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Last published 2025
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Brett Rowland

Researcher

Also affiliated: University of Arkansas System (2022); CT Group Of Institutions (2017)

Faculty Researcher

19 h-index 79 pubs 995 cited

  • Humans
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Male
  • Arkansas
  • Self-Management
  • COVID-19
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Food Assistance
  • Glycated Hemoglobin
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Aged

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Brett Rowland's research program focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities, particularly within diverse populations in Arkansas. His work has investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various communities, including Marshallese Pacific Islanders and Latino populations, utilizing community-based participatory research partnerships to mitigate disparities. Rowland has also explored vaccine hesitancy among vaccinated adults and examined associations between vaccine uptake, race/ethnicity, and political affiliation. His research extends to understanding the needs and preferences of food pantry clients, the utilization of telehealth among individuals with mental health conditions, and the experiences of discrimination among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. He has a notable publication record with 79 total publications and 947 citations, maintaining an h-index of 19. Rowland collaborates extensively with colleagues at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Sheldon Riklon, Jennifer A. Andersen, Holly C. Felix, and James Selig.

Metrics

  • h-index: 19
  • Publications: 79
  • Citations: 995

Selected Publications

  • Comparative effectiveness of telehealth-delivered family and standard models of diabetes self-management education and support for persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (2025)
    Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice DOI OpenAlex
  • Medically Tailored Grocery Delivery for Food Pantry Clients with Diabetes (2025)
    Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior DOI OpenAlex
  • Correction: Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans (2025)
    Journal of General Internal Medicine DOI OpenAlex
  • Diet Quality Among Community Members With Diabetes and Food Insecurity in Northwest Arkansas: Comparison Across 3 Racial/Ethnic Groups (2025)
    Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: A study protocol (2024)
    Contemporary Clinical Trials DOI OpenAlex
  • Healthy food delivery for type 2 diabetes management in rural clinics' patients: A comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial protocol (2024)
    Contemporary Clinical Trials 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Undiagnosed hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus among Marshallese adults in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2024)
    The Journal of Medicine Access 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Assessment of diabetes self-care behaviors and knowledge among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2023)
    Primary care diabetes 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Association Between Physical Activity and Physical Function in a Marshallese Population with Type 2 Diabetes (2023)
    Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health DOI OpenAlex
  • Associations between COVID-19 Death Exposure and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Vaccine Uptake (2023)
    Southern Medical Journal 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Prevalence and associations between food insecurity and overweight/obesity among native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adolescents (2023)
    Public Health Nutrition 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Application Status Among Women Enrolled in a Healthy Start Program in Arkansas for the Special Nutrition Program for Women and Children (2023)
    Journal of Community Health 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Study design and results (2023)
    Frontiers in Public Health 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States (2023)
    Infectious Medicine 39 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Correction to: Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA (2023)
    Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities DOI OpenAlex

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