A5007803995- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Noise Effects and Management
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Physical Activity and Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Community Health and Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
The University of Texas at Austin
2015-2024
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
2019-2023
The University of Texas at Tyler
2023
The University of Texas System
2021-2023
Health Affairs
2019-2023
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2023
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2013-2016
Inadequate access to healthful foods has been identified as a significant barrier dietary behaviors among individuals who live in low-income communities. The purpose of this study was gather community members' opinions about their food purchasing choices and perceptions the most effective ways increase Spanish English focus groups were conducted low-income, ethnically-diverse Participants asked knowledge, factors influencing decisions, regarding solutions foods. A total 148 people...
Evidence regarding bias, precision, and accuracy in adolescent self-reported height weight across demographic subpopulations is lacking. The of were examined using a large, diverse representative sample adolescents. A second objective was to develop correction equations for provide more accurate estimates body mass index (BMI) status. total 24,221 students from 8th 11th grade Texas participated the School Physical Activity Nutrition (SPAN) surveillance system years 2000–2002 2004–2005. To...
Empirical evidence of the relationship between safety concerns and walking to school (WTS) is growing. However, current research offers limited understanding multiple domains parental specific mechanisms through which parents articulate about WTS. A more detailed needed inform environmental policy interventions. This study examined relationships both traffic personal WTS in U.S. cross-sectional analysis data from Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation (T-COPPE) project, an...
Purpose. To assess environmental correlates of neighborhood recreational walking. Design. The study used a cross-sectional survey. Setting. was conducted in the local community. Subjects. Participants were adults who recently relocated and walk for recreation their current neighborhood. Measures. outcome measure participant-reported walking participants' prior Exposure measures (1) social characteristics (2) geographic information system–derived assessed within buffer around participant's...
Transportation bicycling is a behavior with demonstrated health benefits. Population-representative studies of transportation in United States are lacking. This study examined associations between sociodemographic factors, population density, and described bicyclists by trip purposes, using US-representative sample.This cross-sectional used 2009 National Household Travel Survey datasets. Associations among variables were assessed weighted multivariable logistic regression.On typical day...
Background: The role of parents’ perceptions the neighborhood environment in determining children’s active commuting to and from school (ACS) is understudied. This study examined association between social cohesion, perceived safety, their ACS. Methods: cross-sectional analysis (n = 857 81 elementary schools Texas) baseline data Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation project. Participants had a mean age 9.6 (0.6) years, 50% were girls. Mixed effects logistic regression models...
Abstract Background Disparities in birth outcomes continue to exist the United States, particularly for low‐income, publicly insured women. Doula support has been shown be a cost‐effective intervention predominantly middle‐to‐upper income White populations, and across all women at state level. This analysis extends previous studies by providing an estimate of benefits that incorporates variations averted race ethnicity context one region Texas. The objectives this study were determine (1)...
Abstract Background Partnerships between charitable food systems and healthcare have been forming across the country to support individuals families experiencing insecurity, yet little research has focused on these partnerships, particularly from a bank perspective. The objective of this exploratory pilot study was identify implementation challenges facilitators system partnerships Method Texas banks with existing bank/healthcare were through website review Feeding Texas. Interview questions...
Introduction Clinical settings are being encouraged to identify and address patients’ social needs within the clinic or through partner organizations. The purpose of this qualitative study was describe current practice needs-targeted care in 3 Texas safety net clinics, facilitators barriers adopting new tools practices. Methods Interviews were conducted with staff at clinics serving small mid-sized communities. Analysis focused on perspectives decisions around practices related care,...
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention to promote influenza vaccination among members Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plan. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Messages were delivered by a community-based, nonprofit health provider its in Central Texas. Participants: Adult subscribers for whom either phone number or e-mail address was available (n = 25 649). Intervention: Participants randomly assigned be sent (1) no messages, (2) messages encouraging via...
Background: This quasi-experimental study assessed the effects of new workplace showers on physical activity behaviors in a sample downtown employees Austin, TX. Methods: The design was with 2 comparison groups. Data were collected via internet-based surveys before and 4 months after shower installation at 1 worksite. Differences across groups ranks change past-week minutes from baseline to follow-up assessed. Adjusted odds ratios 95% confidence intervals for reporting an increase ≥10 min...
Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between county-level socioeconomic environment and propensity to be overweight or obese by race/ethnic group in a sample of fourth grade children Texas public school system.
Abstract Background Partnerships between charitable food systems and healthcare have been forming across the country to support individuals families experiencing insecurity, yet little research has focused on these partnerships, particularly from a bank perspective. The objective of this exploratory pilot study was identify implementation challenges facilitators system partnerships Method Texas banks with existing bank/healthcare were through website review Feeding Texas. Interview questions...
A qualitative picture of the health care experiences prior to pregnancy can inform patient-centered strategies optimize preconception health. This study describes utilization and how costs were covered in year a population primarily Hispanic women with low income.Pregnant participants recruited from 5 Federally Qualified Health Center clinics. Semistructured interviews included questions about pregnancy. Transcripts analyzed using thematic approach that integrated deductive inductive...
Research Objective The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the current practice social needs‐targeted care in three Texas safety net clinics, and facilitators barriers adopting new tools practices. Study Design This qualitative, case‐comparison used data from with staff at clinics serving small mid‐sized communities. Analysis focused on perspectives decisions around or practices related care, including standardized screening community resource referral platforms. Population...