Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health Her research interests are diverse, and are generally concentrated on breast and cervical cancer issues that Latina women face in the United States. The approach that she takes to her work is developmental, and she uses the research tools that are most appropriate to answer the research questions (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodologies). Prof. Buki is currently examining: (a) barriers to early detection of breast cancer in Latina immigrant women, (b) factors that are likely to enhance early detection behaviors in this group of women, and (c) mental health needs of Latina women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Prof. Buki has earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University, an M.A. in Psychology from California State University, and a B.S. in Cum Laude, Accounting from Golden Gate University.
Selected Publications
- Banks, M. E., Buki, L. P., Gallardo, M. E., & Yee, B. W. K. (in press). Integrative healthcare and marginalized populations. In I. Serlin (Series Ed)., Humanizing healthcare: A handbook for healthcare integration: Vol I. Mind-Body Medicine. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.
- Schiffner, T. A., & Buki, L. P. (2006). Latina college students’ sexual health beliefs about the human papillomavirus infection. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 12, 687-696.
- Buki, L. P., Kogan, L. Keen, B., & Uman, P. (2005). In the midst of a hurricane: A case study of a couple living with AIDS. Journal of Counseling and Development, 83, 470-479.
- Borrayo, E. A., Buki, L. P., & Feigal, B. M. (2005). Breast cancer detection among older Latinas: Is it worth the risk? Qualitative Health Research, 15, 1244-1263.
- Buki, L. P., Borrayo, E. A., & Feigal, B. (2004). Are all Latinas the same? Perceived breast cancer screening barriers and facilitative conditions. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 28, 400-412.
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