Brett Rowland

Researcher

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

19 h-index 79 pubs 938 cited

Research Areas

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Health Disparities and Outcomes Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Mental Health Research Topics Behavioral and Psychological Studies Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

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Brett Rowland's research focuses on public health issues, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. His work has investigated vaccine hesitancy among diverse adult populations in the United States, exploring associations between vaccine uptake, race/ethnicity, and political party affiliation. Rowland has also examined the impact of the pandemic on daily stressors for women and the utilization of telehealth services by individuals with diagnosed mental health conditions.

Further research interests include understanding the needs and preferences of food pantry clients and the associated sociodemographic and health factors influencing food pantry usage. Rowland has also studied experiences of discrimination among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders living in the USA and utilized community-based participatory research to address COVID-19 disparities in specific Arkansas communities. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 19 and 79 total publications, with 938 total citations. He has collaborated extensively with Sheldon Riklon, Jennifer A. Andersen, Holly C. Felix, and James Selig, all affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Metrics

h-index: 19
Publications: 79
Citations: 938

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) DOI
Correction: Associations Between General Vaccine Hesitancy and Healthcare Access Among Arkansans (2025) DOI
Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: A study protocol (2024) DOI
Undiagnosed hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus among Marshallese adults in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2024) DOI
Assessment of diabetes self-care behaviors and knowledge among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2023) DOI
Association Between Physical Activity and Physical Function in a Marshallese Population with Type 2 Diabetes (2023) DOI
Prevalence and associations between food insecurity and overweight/obesity among native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adolescents (2023) DOI
Application Status Among Women Enrolled in a Healthy Start Program in Arkansas for the Special Nutrition Program for Women and Children (2023) DOI
Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Study design and results (2023) DOI
Hesitant adopters: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among diverse vaccinated adults in the United States (2023) DOI
Correction to: Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA (2023) DOI
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Diabetes Prevention Program Interventions for Overweight/Obese Marshallese Adults (2023) DOI
Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA (2023) DOI
Comparing community-driven COVID-19 vaccine distribution methods: Faith-based organizations vs. outpatient clinics (2022) DOI
Associations between COVID-19 vaccine uptake, race/ethnicity, and political party affiliation (2022) DOI