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Brett Rowland
Research Program Manager
Also affiliated: University of Arkansas System (2022)
19 h-index
78 pubs
996 cited
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Brett Rowland's research focuses on addressing health disparities, particularly among the Marshallese population in Arkansas. His work has investigated the prevalence of conditions like diabetes and hypertension within this community, often utilizing faith-based health screenings. Rowland has led randomized controlled trials to compare the effectiveness of different diabetes self-management education interventions for Marshallese patients with Type 2 diabetes.
His research also extends to understanding the needs and preferences of food pantry clients and evaluating interventions aimed at improving access to fresh produce. This work has involved qualitative studies and reviews of disease prevention and management strategies in food assistance settings. Furthermore, Rowland has explored vaccine hesitancy among diverse adult populations in the United States, including a study on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
He collaborates with researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Rowland has published 80 papers with 1,008 citations and an h-index of 19.
Metrics
- h-index: 19
- Publications: 78
- Citations: 996
Positions
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Research Program Manager publications 2016–2026University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institution web page
Selected Publications
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Comparative effectiveness of telehealth-delivered family and standard models of diabetes self-management education and support for persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (2025)
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Medically Tailored Grocery Delivery for Food Pantry Clients with Diabetes (2025)
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Correction: Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans (2025)
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Diet Quality Among Community Members With Diabetes and Food Insecurity in Northwest Arkansas: Comparison Across 3 Racial/Ethnic Groups (2025)
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Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: A study protocol (2024)
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Healthy food delivery for type 2 diabetes management in rural clinics' patients: A comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial protocol (2024)
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Undiagnosed hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus among Marshallese adults in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2024)
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Assessment of diabetes self-care behaviors and knowledge among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2023)
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Association Between Physical Activity and Physical Function in a Marshallese Population with Type 2 Diabetes (2023)
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Associations between COVID-19 Death Exposure and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Vaccine Uptake (2023)
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Prevalence and associations between food insecurity and overweight/obesity among native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adolescents (2023)
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Application Status Among Women Enrolled in a Healthy Start Program in Arkansas for the Special Nutrition Program for Women and Children (2023)
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Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Study design and results (2023)
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Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States (2023)
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Correction to: Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA (2023)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Pearl A. McElfish
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
67 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Integrating Interprofessional Education and Cultural Competency Training to Address Health Disparities
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Outcomes of disease prevention and management interventions in food pantries and food banks: a scoping review
- Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States
Showing 5 of 67 shared publications
Christopher R. Long
38 shared publications
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Integrating Interprofessional Education and Cultural Competency Training to Address Health Disparities
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Outcomes of disease prevention and management interventions in food pantries and food banks: a scoping review
- Food Pantry Clients’ Needs, Preferences, and Recommendations for Food Pantries: A Qualitative Study
Showing 5 of 38 shared publications
Holly C. Felix
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
22 shared publications
In database
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas
- Use of Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships to Reduce COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islander and Latino Communities – Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, April–December 2020
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors Among Marshallese Adults Living in the United States
- The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality and Quantity in the Link Between Food Insecurity and Obesity Across Race and Ethnicity
Showing 5 of 22 shared publications
Sheldon Riklon
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
19 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Use of Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships to Reduce COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islander and Latino Communities – Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, April–December 2020
- Design of a comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial testing a faith-based Diabetes Prevention Program (WORD DPP) vs. a Pacific culturally adapted Diabetes Prevention Program (PILI DPP) for Marshallese in the United States
- Development and Evaluation of a Blood Glucose Monitoring YouTube Video for Marshallese Patients Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
Showing 5 of 19 shared publications
James P. Selig
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
19 shared publications
In database
- Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas
- Use of Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships to Reduce COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islander and Latino Communities – Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, April–December 2020
- Design of a comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial testing a faith-based Diabetes Prevention Program (WORD DPP) vs. a Pacific culturally adapted Diabetes Prevention Program (PILI DPP) for Marshallese in the United States
- Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans
- Undiagnosed Hypertension and Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes among Overweight and Obese Marshallese Participants in a Diabetes Prevention Program.
Showing 5 of 19 shared publications
Jennifer A. Andersen
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
19 shared publications
In database
- Telehealth Utilization During COVID-19 Among People with Diagnosed Mental Health Conditions
- Associations between COVID-19 vaccine uptake, race/ethnicity, and political party affiliation
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
- Hesitant adopters: An examination of hesitancy among adults in Arkansas who have taken the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 vaccine
- Associations among Self-Reported Mental Health, Physical Activity, and Diet during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Showing 5 of 19 shared publications
Don E. Willis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
15 shared publications
In database
- Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States
- Use of Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships to Reduce COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islander and Latino Communities – Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, April–December 2020
- Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans
- Associations between COVID-19 vaccine uptake, race/ethnicity, and political party affiliation
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Jonell Hudson
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
12 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Integrating Interprofessional Education and Cultural Competency Training to Address Health Disparities
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Development and Evaluation of a Blood Glucose Monitoring YouTube Video for Marshallese Patients Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach
- Identifying and Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Marshallese Adults in Arkansas
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Aaron J. Scott
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
12 shared publications
In database
- Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States
- Diabetes self‐management education exposure and glycated haemoglobin levels among Marshallese participants in a randomized controlled study
- Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans
- Hesitant adopters: An examination of hesitancy among adults in Arkansas who have taken the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 vaccine
- Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy for Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Marshallese Adults
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Marie‐Rachelle Narcisse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 shared publications
In database
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas
- Food Security Status of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the US: Analysis of a National Survey
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors Among Marshallese Adults Living in the United States
- The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality and Quantity in the Link Between Food Insecurity and Obesity Across Race and Ethnicity
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Rachel S. Purvis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 shared publications
In database
- Integrating Interprofessional Education and Cultural Competency Training to Address Health Disparities
- Food Pantry Clients’ Needs, Preferences, and Recommendations for Food Pantries: A Qualitative Study
- Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas
- “Life is hard”: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected daily stressors of women
- Identifying and Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Marshallese Adults in Arkansas
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Britni L. Ayers
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
8 shared publications
In database
- Improving Culturally Appropriate Care Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach: Evaluation of a Multicomponent Cultural Competency Training Program, Arkansas, 2015–2016
- “Life is hard”: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected daily stressors of women
- Food Security Status of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the US: Analysis of a National Survey
- Design of a comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial testing a faith-based Diabetes Prevention Program (WORD DPP) vs. a Pacific culturally adapted Diabetes Prevention Program (PILI DPP) for Marshallese in the United States
- Social and economic influences on infant and child feeding practices in a Marshallese community
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Williamina Ioanna Bing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
7 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Design of a comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial testing a faith-based Diabetes Prevention Program (WORD DPP) vs. a Pacific culturally adapted Diabetes Prevention Program (PILI DPP) for Marshallese in the United States
- Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the republic of the Marshall Islands study protocol
- Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Study design and results
- Assessment of diabetes self-care behaviors and knowledge among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Bonnie Faitak
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
7 shared publications
In database
- Food Pantry Clients’ Needs, Preferences, and Recommendations for Food Pantries: A Qualitative Study
- Improving Health while Alleviating Hunger: Best Practices of a Successful Hunger Relief Organization
- Food Pantry Usage Patterns are Associated with Client Sociodemographics and Health
- Reducing the Intake of Sodium in Community Settings: Evaluation of Year One Activities in the Sodium Reduction in Communities Program, Arkansas, 2016–2017
- Reducing Sodium Intake in Community Meals Programs: Evaluation of the Sodium Reduction in Communities Program, Arkansas, 2016–2019
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Sharon Reece
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
7 shared publications
In database
- Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States
- Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans
- Hesitant adopters: An examination of hesitancy among adults in Arkansas who have taken the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 vaccine
- Associations between 5-year influenza vaccination and sociodemographic factors and healthcare access among Arkansans
- Comparing community-driven COVID-19 vaccine distribution methods: Faith-based organizations vs. outpatient clinics
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
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