Luis O Rustveld, PhD, RD, LD

Associate Professor

(713) 798-7700

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Positions

Associate Professor: Family & Community Medicine - Research Programs
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Addresses

Baylor Family Medicine – Upper Kirby (Clinic): 3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 100
Houston, TX, 77098
United States
bcm.edu/familymedicine

Education

PhD from University Of Pittsburgh: 01/2004 - Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Baylor College Of Medicine: 01/2008 - Houston, TX, United States

Certifications

Associate Professor: Baylor College of Medicine

Registered Dietitian: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Licensed Dietitian: Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians

Professional Interests

Medical Nutrition Therapy
Cancer Prevention and Education
Epidemiology and Clinical Research
Statistical Analysis
Process and Outcomes Evaluation

Websites

VIICTR Publications List

Baylor College of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine

Preventing Colorectal Cancer

My Colonoscopy App

Selected Publications

Mansyur CL, Rustveld L, Nash S, Jibaja-Weiss M. " Hispanic Acculturation and Gender Differences in Support and Self-Efficacy for Managing Diabetes. " The Diabetes Educator. 2015 ;
Jibaja-Weiss M, Kline K, Montealegre J, Rustveld L, et al. " Interactive entertainment education for diabetes self-management targeted to Hispanics.. " Journal of Health Communication. ;
Rustveld L, Valverde I, Chenier RS, McLaughlin RJ, Waters VS, Sullivan J, Jibaja-Weiss ML.. " A novel colorectal and cervical cancer education program: Findings from the Community Network for Cancer Prevention Forum Theater Program. " Journal of Cancer Education. 2013 Aug ;
Wang H, Chen Y, Li F, Delasalle K, Wang J, Alexanian R, Kwak L, Rustveld L, Du XL, Wang M.. " Temporal and geographic variations of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia incidence: a large population-based study. " Cancer. 2012 ;
Liu L, Wang H, Chen Y, Rustveld L, Liu G, Du XL. " Splenic marginal zone lymphoma: a population-based study on the 2001-2008 incidence and survival in the United States. " Leuk Lymphoma. 2012 Oct ;
Rustveld L, Jibaja-Weiss ML, Johnson T.. " Sugar, Heart, and Life: A bilingual diabetes interactive telenovela. " Proceedings from ED-MEDIA 2009---World Confer. 2009 ;
Rustveld L, Pavlik N, Jibaja-Weiss ML, Kline KN, Gossey JT, Volk RJ. " Adherence to diabetes self-care behaviors in English- and Spanish-speaking Hispanic men. " Patient Preference and Adherence. 2009 ;
Rustveld L, Pavlik V, Doody R. " Hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline. " Texas Public Health Journal. 2008 ;
Rubin R, Rustveld L, Weyant RJ. " Exploring dental students’ cultural competence and social responsibility. " J Dent Educ. 2008 ;
Rustveld L, Kelsey SF, Sharma R. " Associations Between Maternal Infections and Preeclampsia: A Systematic Review of Epidemiologic Studies. " Maternal and Child Health J. 2008 ;
Miles PG, Weyant RJ, Rustveld L. " A clinical trial of Damon 2 vs Conventional Twin Brackets during initial alignment. " Angle Orthodontist. 2006 ;
Weyant RJ, Manz M, Corby P, Rustveld L, Close J. " Factors associated with parents’ and adolescents’ perceptions of oral health need for dental treatment. " Community Den Oral Epidemiol. 2006 ;
1) Arun AK, Rustveld L, Sunny A. " Association between water fluoride levels and low birth weight: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2016. " Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 23; 19 (15) : 8956.
2) Mansyur CL, Rustveld L, Nash SG, Jibaja-Weiss ML. " Psychosocial Contributors to Depressive Symptoms in Hispanic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. " Sci Diabetes Self-Manag Care. 2021 Oct 29; 47 (6) : 415-424.
3) Sunny A, Rustveld L. " A comprehensive electronic health record-based patient navigation module including technology-driven colorectal cancer outreach and education. " J Canc Educ. 2018 Jun 18; 33 (3) : 627-633.
Sunny A, Rustveld L. " The role of patient navigation on colorectal cancer screening completion and education: a review of the literature. " J Canc Educ. 2016 Nov 23; 33 (2) : 251-259.
Kline KN, Montealegre JR, Rustveld L, Glover TL, Chauca G, Reed BC, Jibaja-Weiss ML. J. " Incorporating cultural sensitivity into interactive entertainment education for diabetes self-management for Hispanic audiences. " J Health Commun. 2016 Jun 21; 21 (6) : 658-68.
Mansyur CL, Rustveld L, Nash SG, Jibaja-Weiss ML. " Social factors, and barriers to self-care adherence in Hispanic men and women with diabetes. " Patient Educ Couns. 2015 Jun ; 98 (6) : 805-10.
Montealegre JR, GosseyJT, Anderson ML, Chenier RS, Chauca G, Rustveld L, Jibaja-Weiss ML. " Implementing targeted cervical cancer screening videos at the point of care. " Patient Educ Couns. 2014 ; 97 (3) : 426-9.

Projects

Sugar, Heart and Life: A Bilingual Diabetes Management Program
Improving Colonoscopy Completion Rates for Harris Health Medically Underserved Patients: American Cancer Society/Walgreens
Improving Breast Cancer Screening and Follow-up in Medically Underserved Harris County Residents: Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas
Regional Variation in Preterm Birth and Associated Risk Factors in Texas

Memberships

American Public Health Association

Funding

Project Director/PI: Grant funding from Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas

Expanding Breast Cancer Prevention and Education Through Community-Based Outreach and Information Technology #PP240021: $2,499,998.00 (03/01/2024 - 02/29/2028); Grant funding from Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas

Elevated homocysteine in African American Prostate Cancer: Association with Diet and Dietary practices, evaluating its biomarker potential, and characterizing its tumor promoting function #R01 CA267090-01: $2,312,344.00 (04/01/2022 - 03/31/2027); Grant funding from NIH/NCI

Expanding Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Education Through Community Outreach and Information Technology #PP200068: $1,947,073.00 (08/31/2020 - 02/28/2025); Grant funding from Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas

Reducing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening (CRC): A Comprehensive EMR-Based Patient Navigation Program Including Technology-Driven CRC Outreach and Education.: $1,477,698.00 (08/31/2016 - 02/28/2020); Grant funding from Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas