Practice Location

9810 FM-1960 BYPASS RD. W.
HUMBLE, TX 77338

Phone: (713) 691-5252

What does EMILE MATHURIN research?

Dr. Mathurin studies the health challenges faced by Hispanic women, particularly how aspects of their relationships—like power balance and communication—affect their overall well-being. He examines serious issues such as substance abuse, intimate partner violence, HIV risk, and depression. By understanding these relationships, he aims to find ways to enhance health and prevent these issues within this community.

Key findings

  • Women with more power in their relationships showed significantly lower levels of combined health problems, with a relationship power score of -0.49.
  • Improving relationship dynamics can potentially reduce issues of substance abuse and depression among Hispanic women.
  • The study suggests that better communication within relationships may lower the risk of HIV among this demographic.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Mathurin study health issues related to Hispanic women?
Yes, Dr. Mathurin specifically focuses on the health challenges faced by Hispanic women.
What treatments has Dr. Mathurin researched for health problems?
While Dr. Mathurin does not focus on specific treatments, his research emphasizes improving relationship dynamics as a way to enhance health outcomes.
Is Dr. Mathurin's work relevant to women experiencing intimate partner violence?
Yes, his research examines the link between relationship power, communication, and the risks of intimate partner violence among Hispanic women.

Publications in plain English

The Influence of Relationship Power and Partner Communication on the Syndemic Factor among Hispanic Women.

2017

Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health

Gonzalez-Guarda RM, McCabe BE, Mathurin E, DeBastiani SD, Peragallo Montano N

Plain English
This study examined how relationship dynamics and communication affect health issues among Hispanic women, specifically looking at substance abuse, intimate partner violence, HIV risk, and depression. The researchers found that women with more power in their relationships had lower levels of these combined health problems, with a significant relationship power score of -0.49, indicating a strong negative correlation. This is important because it highlights that improving relationship power could help reduce serious health challenges within this community. Who this helps: This helps Hispanic women by potentially improving their health outcomes through better relationship dynamics.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Rosa M Gonzalez-Guarda Brian E McCabe Summer D DeBastiani Nilda Peragallo Montano

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.