1. Pineros-Leano, M., Desrosiers, A., Piñeros-Leaño, N., Moya, A., Canizares-Escobar, C., Tam, L., Betancourt, T. S. (In print). “Cultural adaptation of an evidence-based intervention to address mental health among youth affected by armed conflict in Colombia: An application of the ADAPT-ITT approach and FRAME-IS reporting protocols”. Global Mental Health
2. Pérez-Flores, N.J.*, Costas-Rodriguez, B., Damian, K., Yespica Mendoza, E., Pineros-Leano, M. (In print). Breaking Down Barriers: Insights from Providers on Mental Health Care Access Among Latino/a Immigrants. Journal of Latinx Psychology
3. Pineros-Leano, M., Pérez-Flores, N. J., Francis, J., Costas-Rodriguez, B. (In print). Experiences of recently-arrived Latinx immigrant caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Latinx Psychology
4. García, M.F, Hodges, J.C, Pineros-Leano, M., Baidoo, C., Schwartz, S.J, Maldonado-Molina, M., Bates, M., Calderon, I., and Salas-Wright, C.P (2024). The Experience of Cultural Stress among Puerto Rican Hurricane Maria Migrant Families in the School System. Journal of Latinx Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000269
5. García, M.F., Hodges, J.C., Costas, B.M., Maldonado-Molina, M., Schwartz, S.J., Pineros-Leano, M., Bates, M., Calderon, I., Rodriguez, J., Brown, E., Taylor, M.M., and Salas-Wright, C.P. (2024). Something Lost, Something Gained: The Tradeoffs of Puerto Rican Hurricane Maria Migrants. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
6. García, M.F., Pineros-Leano, M., Vaughn, M.G., Schwartz, S.J., Hodges, J.C., Scaramutti, C., Calderón, I., Rodríguez, J., Abiuso, T., Bates, M., Maldonado-Molina, M.M., & Salas-Wright, C.P. (2024). The last straw: Reasons for leaving among post-Hurricane Maria migrant families. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. https://doi.org/10.1086/729612
7. García, M. F., Montero-Zamora, P., Salas-Wright, C. P., Maldonado-Molina, M. M., Pineros-Leano, M., Hodges, J. C., Bates, M., Brown, E. C., Rodriguez, J., Calderon, I., Schwartz, S. J. (2024). The impact of cultural stress on family functioning among Puerto Rican displaced families and the effect on mental health. Family Process. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12998
8. Pineros-Leano, M., García, M. F., Salas-Wright, C. P., Maldonado-Molina, M. M., Bates, M. M., Costas-Rodríguez, B. Calderón, I., Brown, E. C., Schwartz, S. J. (2024). Experiences of Cultural Stress among US Citizen Migrants: A Mixed Method Approach. Journal of Counseling Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000728
9. Grafft, N., Lo, B., Easton, S., Pineros-Leano, M., Davison, K. (2023). Maternal and Paternal Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Offspring Health and Wellbeing: A Scoping Review. Maternal and Child Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-023-03825-y
10. Pérez-Flores, N.J.*, Costas-Rodriguez, B.*, Pineros-Leano, M. (2023). Navigating Mental Health Services: Perspectives of Latinx Immigrant Caregivers. Clinical Social Work Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-023-00891-1
11. Pérez-Flores, N. J.*, Pineros-Leano, M., Damian, K., Toney, A. M., Aguayo, L. (2023). Perceptions of physical activity among Latina mothers living in the U.S. and Mexico: A Qualitative Study. PLOS One. 10.1371/journal.pone.0290227
12. Hodges, J. C., Maldonado-Molina, M.M., Schwartz, S. J., García, M. F., Pineros-Leano, M., Bates, M.M., Montero-Zamora, P., Calderón, I., Rodríguez, J., Salas-Wright, C.P. (2023). The impact of hurricane trauma and cultural stress on posttraumatic stress among hurricane Maria survivors relocated to the U.S. mainland. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. doi: 10.1037/cdp0000623. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37917483.
13. Schwartz, S.J., Maldonado-Molina, M.M., Bates, M.M., Calderón, I. A., Garcia, M. F., Montero-Zamora, P., Duque, M., Pineros-Leano, M., Scaramutti, C., Rodríguez, J. Salas-Wright, C.P. (2023). Validating the Negative Context of Reception Scale for Mainland Puerto Ricans. The Counseling Psychologist. https://doi.org/10.1177/00110000231205037
14. Parchment, T., Saran, I., Pineros-Leano, M. (2023). A three-generation examination of retrospective and current depression patterns among Black families. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.06.005
15. Harker Roa, A., Córdoba Flechas, N., Moya Rodríguez, A., Pineros Leano, M. (2023). Implementing psychosocial support models in contexts of extreme adversity: Lessons from a process evaluation in Colombia. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1134094
16. Toney, A. M., Pineros-Leano, M., Pérez-Flores, N. J., Gomez, D., Aguayo, L. (2023). “It is in our hands – why wait until you are sick?”: Perceptions about diabetes prevention of Latina mothers in Mexico and the United States. Diabetic Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.15060
17. Reyes-Martínez, J.* Martínez-Martínez, O. A., Lombe, M., Pineros Leano, M. (2023). Exploring the Influence of Cultural Participation on the Subjective Well-Being of Victims in Mexico. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1082216
18. Schwartz, S.J., Montero-Zamora, P., Salas-Wright, C.P., Brown, E.C., Garcia, M. F., Scaramutti, C., Rodríguez, J., Pineros-Leano, M., Bates, M.M., Maldonado-Molina, M.M. (2023). After Hurricane Maria: Effects of disaster trauma on Puerto Rican survivors on the U.S. mainland. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001371
19. Simonovich, S. D., Bush, N. M., Mueller Wiesemann, M., Pineros-Leano, M. (2022). Qualitative Study of the Experience of Caring for Women During Labor and Birth During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2022.12.006
20. Pineros-Leano, M., Salas-Wright, C.P., Maldonado-Molina, M.M., Hodges, J.C., Brown, E.C., Bates, M.M., Mendez-Campos, B., Rodríguez, J., & Schwartz, S.J. (2022). Technology-based Communication among Hurricane Maria Survivors in the United States: A Trans-Territorial Lens. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-022-02404-w
21. Pineros-Leano, M., Parchment, T. M., Calvo., R. (2022). Family interventions to improve mental and behavioral health outcomes among Latine children: A systematic review. Children and Youth Services Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106756
22. Pineros-Leano, M., Pérez-Flores, N. J.*, Damian, K., Rodrigues, K., Ortiz, G, Simonovich, S. D. (2022). Mental health disparities in Latinx immigrant communities during COVID-19: Implications for Policy and Practice. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1000233
23. Pineros-Leano, M., Pérez-Flores, N. J.*, Damian, K., Piñeros-Leaño, N., Yao, L., Rodrigues, K. (2022). Context matters: A qualitative study about the perinatal experiences of Latina immigrant women. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-022-01372-2
24. Grafft, N.*, Rodrigues, K., Costas-Rodriguez, B., Pineros-Leano, M. (2022). Latinx immigrants and complex layers of trauma: Providers’ perspectives. Journal of Latinx Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000210
25. Pineros-Leano, M., Grafft, N.*, Aguayo, L. (2022). Childhood obesity risk factors by race and ethnicity. Obesity. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.23500
26. Grafft, N.*, Dwyer, A. A., Pineros-Leano, M. (2022). Latinx individuals’ knowledge of, preferences for, and experiences with prenatal genetic testing: A scoping review. BMC Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01438-2
27. Tabb, K. M., Bentley, B., Pineros-Leano, M., Simonnovich, S. D., Nidey, N., Ross, K., Huang, W. D., Huang, H. (2022). Home Visiting as an equitable intervention for perinatal depression: A scoping Review. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.826673
28. Mehmet, B., McDonald, I. R., Saldarriaga, S., Pineros-Leano, M., Dwyer, A. A. (2022). What’s missing in sex chromosome aneuploidies? Representation and inclusion. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2021.11.030
29. Pineros-Leano, M., Saran, I., Parchment, T., Grafft, N. (2021). Prevalence and predictors of parental depression: Results from a 15-year longitudinal study. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.030
30. Simonnovich, S.D., Nidey., N. L., Gavin, A. R., Pineros-Leano, M., Hsieh, W., Sbrilli, M., Ables-Torres, L.A., Huang, H., Ryckman, K., Tabb, K. M. (2021). Meta-analysis of antenatal depression and adverse birth outcomes in US populations 2010-20. Health Affairs. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.00801
31. Salas-Wright, C.P., Cano, M., Hang, A.H., Cano, M.A., Oh, S., Pineros-Leano, M., & Vaughn, M.G. (2021). Alcohol abstinence and binge drinking: The intersections of language and gender among Hispanic adults in a national sample, 2002-2018. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-021-02154-1
32. Aguayo, L., Pineros-Leano, M., Alam, R., Aguirre-Pereyra, R., Schwingel, A., Cunningham, S. A. (2021). The association of family nutrition and physical activity (FNPA) screening tool with children’s working memory: A cross-sectional study among Mexican young children. Children. https://doi.org/10.3390/children8060506
33. Pineros-Leano, M., Grafft, N.* (2021). Racial and ethnic disparities in childhood growth trajectories. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01071-y
34. Pineros-Leano, M., Yao, L., Simonovich, S. D., Piñeros-Leaño, N., Huang, H. (2021). “I don't have time to be sad": Experiences and perceptions of sadness among Latina mothers. Social Work. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.574100
35. Simonovich, S. D., Pineros-Leano, M., Hench, K., Meline, B., Tabb, K. M. (2021). Formula and Milk Food Insecurity amongst infants and children in WIC families. Journal of Nursing Practice Applications & Reviews of Research. https://doi.org/10.13178/jnparr. 2020.10.02.1006
36. Pineros-Leano, M., Saltzman, J. A., Aguayo, L., Liechty, J. M., Musaad, S. (2021). Maternal depressive symptoms and their association with breastfeeding and child weight outcomes. Children. https://doi.org/10.3390/children8030233
37. Pineros-Leano M., Yao, L., Yousuf, A., Oliveira, G. (2021). Depressive Symptoms and Emotional Distress of Transnational Mothers: A Scoping Review. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.574100
38. Aguayo, L., Ogolsky, B., Teran-Garcia, M., Pineros-Leano, M., Wiley, A., Lin, J., Aguirre, Pereyra, R., Schwingel, A. (2021). From culture to chromosomes: A mother-child dyadic study of acculturation, telomere lengths, and body fat. Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpnec.2021.100029
39. Hong, J. S., Hsieh, Y.P., Burlaka, V., Ortega, R. M., Espelage, D. L., Pineros-Leano, M. (2021). Do Caregivers’ Health Conditions Impact Children’s Externalizing Behavior? The Roles of Caregivers’ Parenting Frustration and Family Cohesion. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-020-00736-7
40. Hai, A. H., Lee, C., Oh, S., Vaughn, M.G., Pineros-Leano, M., Delva, J., & Salas-Wright, C. (2020). Trends and correlates of Internet support group participation for mental health problems in the United States, 2004-2018. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 132, 136-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.10.012
41. Simonovich, S.D., Pineros-Leano, M., Bass, M.E., Stromer, S.M., Kim, K.C., Meline, B., Tabb, K.M. (2020). WIC professionals’ adaptations in clinical practice to better assess and address household food insecurity in diverse nonmetropolitan families. Beyond Borders: Advances in Global Welfare, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.6017/bbagw.v1i1.11839
42. Simonovich, S.D., Pineros-Leano, M., Herman, A., Clark, M.H., Loiacono, B., Cory, M., Estrada, M., Soto, D., Ali, A., Awosika, O., Buscemi, J. (2020). A systematic review examining the relationship between food insecurity and early childhood health outcomes. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 10(5), 1086-109. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibaa021
43. Lee, J., Hong, J. S., Tan, K., Pineros-Leano, M., Baek, S. A. (2020). Bullying Victimization Profiles of School-Aged Adolescents and Associations with Weight Statuses: A Latent Class Analysis. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0886260520905087
44. Pineros-Leano, M. (2020). Association Between Early Maternal Depression and Child Growth: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Analysis. Childhood Obesity, 16(1), 26-33. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2019.0121
45. Tabb, K. M., Pérez-Flores, N. J.*, Pineros-Leano, M., Piedra, L. M., Meline, B., & Huang, H. (2019). Depressive Symptoms among Pregnant Low-Income Adolescents and Implications for Social Workers. Journal of Sociology, 7(2), 1-7.
46. Pineros-Leano, M., Tabb, K., Liechty, J., Castañeda, Y., & Williams, M. (2019). Feeding decision-making among first generation Latinas living in non-metropolitan and small metro areas. PloS One, 14(3), e0213442, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213442
47. Pineros-Leano, M., Tabb, K., Simonovich, S. D., Wang, Y., Meline, B., Huang, H. (2018). Racial differences in breastfeeding initiation among WIC participants in a Midwestern public health district. Health Equity, 2:1, 296-303. https://doi.org/10.1089/heq.2018.0016
48. Cintron, V., Piedra, L. M., Pineros-Leano, M. (2018). Vida Alegre: Teaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Spanish. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 38(3), 292-310. http://10.1080/08841233.2018.146287
49. Tabb, K., Malinga, T., Pineros-Leano, M., Andrade, F. (2017). Impact of pre-pregnancy weight and gestational weight gain on birth outcomes by nativity: A systematic review. Healthcare, 5, 67. http://10.3390/healthcare5040067
50. Pineros-Leano, M., Liechty, J. M., & Piedra, L. (2017). Latino immigrants, depressive symptoms, and cognitive behavioral therapy: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 208, 567–576. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.10.025
51. Saltzman, J. A., Pineros-Leano, M., Liechty, J. M., Bost, K. K., & Fiese, B. H. (2016). Eating, feeding, and feeling: emotional responsiveness mediates longitudinal associations between maternal binge eating, feeding practices, and child weight. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13(1),1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0415-5
52. Tabb, K. M., Choi, S., Pineros-Leano, M., Meline, B., McDonald, H. G., Kester, R., & Huang, H. (2015). Perinatal depression screening in a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program: Perception of feasibility and acceptability among a multidisciplinary staff. General Hospital Psychiatry, 37(4), 305-309. http://10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2015.03.008
53. Pineros-Leano, M., Tabb, K. M., Sears, H., Meline, B., & Huang, H. (2015). Clinic staff attitudes towards the use of mHealth technology to conduct perinatal depression screenings: A qualitative study. Family Practice, 32(2), 211-215. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmu083
54. Albino, S., Tabb, K. M., Requena, D., Egoavil, M., Pineros-Leano, M., Zunt, J. R., & García, P. J. (2014). Perceptions and acceptability of short message services technology to improve treatment adherence amongst tuberculosis patients in Peru: A Focus Group Study. PloS One, 9(5), e95770. https://10.1371/journal.pone.0095770
1. Pineros-Leano, M., Costas-Rodriguez, B., Taylor, M., Pérez-Flores, N., Gomez, D. (under review). “Going hungry, walking, working and being cold is hard”: Quality of life for Venezuelan migrants traveling to and living in Colombia. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies.
2. Fleckman, J. Pineros-Leano, M., Brown, K. C., Bai, R., Taylor, C. A. (under review). Brief interventions to support parents’ use of positive discipline and lessen use of harsh discipline strategies: Qualitative findings from a randomized controlled trial. Children and Youth Services Review
3. Pineros-Leano, M., Montero-Zamora, P., Maldonado-Molina, M. M., Garcia, M. F., Hodges, J. C., Bates, M., Rodríguez, J., Brown, E. C., Calderón, I. A., Schwartz, S. J., and Salas-Wright, C. P. (under review). Pre- and post-migration religiosity and mental health among Puerto Rican “Maria Migrants” on the United States Mainland. Journal of Affective Disorders
4. Sandoval, J., Aquino, E., Pineros-Leano, M., Domínguez, J., Simonovich, S. D. (under review). Examining the qualitative experiences of Latinx nurses during the first wave of COVID-19. Journal of Nursing Scholarship
5. Grafft, N.*, Pérez-Flores, N. J., Rodrigues, K., Costas-Rodriguez, B., Pineros-Leano, M. (under review). Factors that influence Latinx immigrants’ family functioning: Providers’ perspectives. Journal of Family Social Work