University of Arizona · PsychologyRuiz Survival Lab
John M Ruiz · Tucson, Arizona
Research Focus
Dr. John M Ruiz's lab at the University of Arizona focuses on understanding the factors that influence lung cancer survival, particularly among Hispanic populations. The research is designed to investigate how social integration and cultural values contribute to better health outcomes despite socioeconomic and healthcare disparities. By using advanced methodologies, the lab aims to develop targeted interventions to help improve lung cancer survival rates.
lung cancerHispanic health paradoxsocial integrationcultural valuescancer survivorshiphealth resilienceecological momentary assessmentpsychosocial interventionethnic disparities
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate whether social integration mediates the Hispanic survival advantage in lung cancer patients.
AIM 02Examine the day-to-day social integration processes that may affect cancer outcomes.
AIM 03Explore family and neighborhood influences on lung cancer survival in Hispanic populations.
Skills the Lab Values
longitudinal study designqualitative interviewsstatistical analysisdata management with electronic medical recordsmobile health (mHealth) technologiesecological momentary assessmentsmixed-methods researchculturally-informed survey measuressocial network analysis
Output against the department
Publications364top 10% of dept.30th of 296
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Citations8.3ktop 37% of dept.109th of 296
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