Biography and Research Information
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Dong Zhang's research investigates associations between lifestyle factors, environmental exposures, and health outcomes. He has published work examining the relationship between artificial light at night and thyroid cancer risk, as well as the impact of cigarette smoking on blood pressure through the CARDIA study. Zhang has also studied the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on dietary patterns, activity levels, and weight status among youths in China, as well as its influence on social capital. His work includes research on obesity prevention practices in early care and education settings. Zhang collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Taren Swindle, James P. Selig, and Leanne Whiteside-Mansell, with whom he has multiple shared publications. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 14 and 87 total publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 14
- Publications: 87
- Citations: 950
Selected Publications
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The association of externalized HIV stigma and the engagement in risky sexual behaviors among young African Americans in the South (2026)
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Telehealth Utilization for Opioid Use Disorder: A Nationwide Analysis Before and After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration (2024)
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Remembered childhood mealtime experiences influence on early childcare and education staff (2023)
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Risks of adverse childhood experiences on healthcare utilization and outcomes in early childhood (2023)
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Classification of Early Childhood Educators’ Behaviors to Improve WISE Implementation (2023)
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Abstract MP05: Prospective Associations of Midlife Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior With Brain Structure: The Cardia Study (2023)
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Predictors of sustainment of two distinct nutrition and physical activity programs in early care and education (2022)
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De-Implementation of Detrimental Feeding Practices in Childcare: Mixed Methods Evaluation of Community Partner Selected Strategies (2022)
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Exploring Interrelatedness of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Infancy and Toddlerhood: Using Latent Class Approaches to Examine Developmental Outcomes (2022)
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Obesity prevention practices in early care and education settings: an adaptive implementation trial (2022)
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Correction: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on activity patterns and weight status among youths in China: the COVID-19 Impact on Lifestyle Change Survey (COINLICS) (2021)
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Cross‐sectional and prospective associations between self‐reported sleep characteristics and cognitive function in men and women: The Midlife in the United States study (2021)
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Longitudinal bidirectional associations of physical activity and depressive symptoms: The CARDIA study (2021)
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P70 Association Between Teacher Fidelity to the WISE Intervention and Early Childhood Health Outcomes (2021)
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Impacts of lockdown on dietary patterns among youths in China: the COVID-19 Impact on Lifestyle Change Survey (2021)
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