Ana Joy Mendez

University of Guam — GU

Dentistry · Health Sciences

6h-index153citations20works1.02yr avg
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Research Topics

Oral Health Pathology and Treatment(10), Head and Neck Cancer Studies(7), Cervical Cancer and HPV Research(2), Racial and Ethnic Identity Research(2), Climate Change Communication and Perception(2)

Publications20 total

Arecoline in buccal cells reflects <i>Areca</i> nut dose
Drug Testing and Analysis·2024Open Access
Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, Practices Regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and Barriers to Vaccination Against HPV Infection: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Guam Residents
Hawai‘i Journal of Health &amp Social Welfare·2024· 2 citedOpen Access
The Betel Nut Intervention Trial (BENIT)—A Randomized Clinical Trial for Areca Nut and Betel Quid Cessation: Primary Outcomes
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·2023· 9 citedOpen Access
The Betel Nut Intervention Trial (BENIT). A Randomized Clinical Trial for Areca Nut and Betel Quid Cessation: Primary Outcomes
Preprints.org·2023· 2 citedOpen Access
Environmental Exposure to Cyanobacteria Hepatotoxins in a Pacific Island Community: A Cross-Sectional Assessment
Microorganisms·2022· 6 citedOpen Access
Abstract PO-070: Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices regarding human papillomavirus (HPV), and barriers to vaccination against HPV infection: A cross-sectional survey of Guam residents
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention·2020
Abstract PO-072: Exploring Pacific Islander participation in clinical cancer trials in Guam
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention·2020
Using a Short Message System to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake among Chuukese Women in Guam: Lessons Learned from Linking Distance Technology Between Carriers and Using Telehealth Communication in a Cross-Cultural Context.
PubMed·2020· 2 citedOpen Access
Abstract A088: Perceived barriers for participating in areca (betel) nut cessation
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention·2020
Abstract C081: Introduction of a randomized controlled trial on areca nut/betel quid cessation: The Betel Nut Intervention Trial (BENIT)
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention·2020· 1 cited
Abstract A116: University of Guam/University of Hawaii Cancer Center Partnership leads areca (betel) nut research in the Pacific Islands
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention·2020
Rationale and design of a randomized, controlled, superiority trial on areca nut/betel quid cessation: The Betel Nut Intervention Trial (BENIT)
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications·2020· 20 citedOpen Access
Barriers to Quitting Areca Nut Consumption and Joining a Cessation Program as Perceived by Chewer and Nonchewer Populations in Guam
Substance Use & Misuse·2020· 18 citedOpen Access
Transition Course in Psychiatric Nursing as an Intervention in Facilitating Students’ Perceived Preparedness In Handling Patients with Mental Illness
Nursing & Care Open Access Journal·2017· 1 cited
Cultural Considerations in the Conduct of Clinical Research: The Guam Experience
International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practices·2016Open Access
Predictors of Mental Health Among College Students in Guam: Implications for Counseling
Journal of Counseling & Development·2016· 37 cited
Structural Configurations of Social Representations about Climate Change
Athens Journal of Social Sciences·2015· 6 citedOpen Access
Salivary biomarkers for chewing betel (areca) nut
The FASEB Journal·2015
Composition of betel specific chemicals in saliva during betel chewing for the identification of biomarkers
Food and Chemical Toxicology·2015· 45 citedOpen Access
Social Representations of Climate Change: A Cross-Cultural Investigation
2014· 4 cited

Frequent Co-authors

Adrian A. Franke(8), Yvette C. Paulino(8), Thaddeus A. Herzog(8), Patrick P. Sotto(6), Jade S.N. Chennaux(6), Grazyna Badowski(6), Lynne R. Wilkens(5), Pallav Pokhrel(5), Crissy T. Kawamoto(4), Jennifer F. Lai(3), Xingnan Li(3), Lynnette F. Tenorio(3), Lilnabeth P. Somera(3), Angelina Mummert(3), Celine Arat‐Cabading(2), Laurie J. Custer(2), Casierra Cruz(2), Chandra Legdesog(2), Brenda Y. Hernandez(2), Lucy Joo Castro(2)