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Holly C. Felix
High Impact
Professor
Also affiliated: Arkansas Children's Hospital (2009); University of Kentucky (2015); University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2019); Umm al-Qura University (2022–2025); University of Michigan (2019); University of Arkansas System (2015); Michigan Medicine (2019); Ministry of Health (2022); Department of Health Services (2022); Arkansas Department of Health (2018)
Health Policy & Management, College of Public Health
24 h-index
150 pubs
2,491 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Holly C. Felix's research centers on public health issues, with a particular focus on health disparities and healthcare access. Her work has investigated factors influencing health outcomes across various populations, including racial and ethnic minority groups, and individuals with chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Felix has examined the impact of public health policies on issues such as childhood obesity and low birth weight, and has explored patient experiences through readmission surveys.
Her research has also addressed emerging public health concerns, such as COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, and the utilization of telehealth services. Felix has a significant publication record, with over 140 publications and a notable h-index of 20. She actively collaborates with colleagues at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, James P. Selig, Jennifer A. Andersen, and Brett Rowland, with whom she has co-authored numerous papers. Felix leads a research group and is recognized as a highly cited researcher.
Metrics
- h-index: 24
- Publications: 150
- Citations: 2,491
Positions
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Professor publications 2003–2026University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health Policy & Management, College of Public Health Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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An Integrative Analysis of Behavioral, Psychological, and Smartphone Use Factors Associated With Sleep Quality: A Cross-Sectional Study of Saudi Undergraduate Students (2026)
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Medically Tailored Grocery Delivery for Food Pantry Clients with Diabetes (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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Sleep duration associated with acute care utilization: Revisiting Andersen’s Behavioral Model of Health Services Use (2025)
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Facilitators for Routine Medical Checkups Use from the Perspective of Primary Care Providers: A qualitative study (2025)
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Health Care Utilization and Expenditure Associated With Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes (2025)
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Physical Activity Amid a Pandemic: How Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors Shaped Behaviors During COVID-19 (2025)
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Longitudinal study links health information technology implementation to improved financial performance in nursing homes (2024)
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Enhancing nursing home quality through electronic health record implementation (2024)
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Patient satisfaction with Saudi community pharmacy services (Wasfaty System) (2024)
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Patient Satisfaction with Private Community Pharmacies versus Pharmacies in Primary Health Care Centers in Saudi Arabia (2024)
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Non-use and inadequate use of cervical cancer screening among a representative sample of women in the United States (2024)
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Type 2 diabetes and health-related quality of life among older Medicare beneficiaries: The mediating role of sleep (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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Identifying the process and agency characteristics associated with poor utilization outcomes in home healthcare (2024)
Grants & Funding
As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.
- Linking Family Planning Clients to Health Care US Department of Health & Human Services via University of Alabama at Birmingham Co-Investigator
- Home Food Delivery for Diabetes Management in Patients of Rural Clinics NIH/Nat. Inst. of Nursing Research Principal Investigator
- PPHF 2014: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) - financed in part by Prevention and Public Health Funding FOA DP14-1419PPHF14 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Co-Investigator
- Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH): 2017 - 2018 Supplement - Resubmission Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Co-Investigator
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of Ajjmuurur Baam?e DSMES in the RMI NIH/Nat. Inst. of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases via NIH/Nat. Inst. of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases Principal Investigator
- ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ARKANSAS PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER (ARPRC) CATEGORY 2 NIH Co-Investigator
- Delta Health Partners (DHP) Initiative RX Foundation via Third Sector New England Co-Investigator
- Lower Mississippi Delta Nutrition Intervention Research Initiative US Department of Agriculture Co-Investigator
- Safety Outcomes of Obese Residents in US Nursing Homes- Resubmission NIH Principal Investigator
- Arkansas Center for Health Disparities (ARCHD): An NIMHD Exploratory COE NIH Co-Investigator
- Effects of COVID-19 Related Medicaid Policy Changes in the Marshallese COFA Migrant Population NIH Co-Investigator
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Pearl A. McElfish
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
50 shared publications
In database
- COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy: Race/ethnicity, trust, and fear
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Race, Nativity, and Sex Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Young Adults in the USA
- Factors associated with telehealth use among adults in the United States: Findings from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey
- Assessment of Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities in U.S. Men and Women Using a Demographically Representative Sample
Showing 5 of 50 shared publications
Marie‐Rachelle Narcisse
Brown University
27 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
- Race, Nativity, and Sex Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Young Adults in the USA
- Factors associated with telehealth use among adults in the United States: Findings from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey
- Assessment of Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities in U.S. Men and Women Using a Demographically Representative Sample
- Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas
Showing 5 of 27 shared publications
Christopher R. Long
26 shared publications
- COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy: Race/ethnicity, trust, and fear
- 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
- Frequency and predictors of health services use by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders: evidence from the U.S. National Health Interview Survey
- Cost-related Nonadherence to Medication Treatment Plans
Showing 5 of 26 shared publications
Brett Rowland
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
23 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
- Cost-related Nonadherence to Medication Treatment Plans
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors Among Marshallese Adults Living in the United States
- Diabetes self‐management education exposure and glycated haemoglobin levels among Marshallese participants in a randomized controlled study
Showing 5 of 23 shared publications
M. Kathryn Stewart
22 shared publications
- Association of State Medicaid Expansion Status With Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth
- Medicaid Savings Resulted When Community Health Workers Matched Those With Needs To Home And Community Care
- Why Do Patients Keep Coming Back? Results of a Readmitted Patient Survey
- Impact of a Smoke-Free Hospital Campus Policy on Employee and Consumer Behavior
- Recruitment of Rural Health Care Providers: A Regional Recruiter Strategy
Showing 5 of 22 shared publications
James P. Selig
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
20 shared publications
In database
- COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy: Race/ethnicity, trust, and fear
- Health Research Participation, Opportunity, and Willingness Among Minority and Rural Communities of Arkansas
- Control of type 2 diabetes mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 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
- Utilization of Routine Medical Checkup and Factors Influencing Use of Routine Medical Checkup among Saudi Students Studying in the USA in 2019
Showing 5 of 20 shared publications
Zoran Bursac
Florida International University (US)
16 shared publications
- Why Do Patients Keep Coming Back? Results of a Readmitted Patient Survey
- Comparative Effectiveness and Maintenance of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for Marshallese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Impact of a Smoke-Free Hospital Campus Policy on Employee and Consumer Behavior
- Providing General and Preconception Health Care to Low Income Women in Family Planning Settings: Perception of Providers and Clients
- Frequency and predictors of health services use by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders: evidence from the U.S. National Health Interview Survey
Showing 5 of 16 shared publications
Jennifer A. Andersen
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
16 shared publications
In database
- COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy: Race/ethnicity, trust, and fear
- Factors associated with telehealth use among adults in the United States: Findings from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey
- Control of type 2 diabetes mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Factors Associated with Arkansans’ First Use of Telehealth during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Associations among Self-Reported Mental Health, Physical Activity, and Diet during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Showing 5 of 16 shared publications
Clare C. Brown
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 shared publications
In database
- Association of State Medicaid Expansion Status With Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth
- County-level Variation in Low Birthweight and Preterm Birth
- Association of State Medicaid Expansion Status With Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth
- Geographic Hotspots for Low Birthweight: An Analysis of Counties With Persistently High Rates
- Nursing home directors of nursing experiences regarding safety among residents with obesity
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Christine Bradway
University of Pennsylvania (US)
9 shared publications
- Nursing Home Perspectives on the Admission of Morbidly Obese Patients From Hospitals to Nursing Homes
- Barriers in Transitioning Patients With Severe Obesity From Hospitals to Nursing Homes
- OBESE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: A CALL TO RESEARCH ACTION
- Organizational Characteristics and the Adoption of Electronic Health Records Among Nursing Homes in One Southern State
- Additional Research on the Cost of Caring for Obese Nursing Home Residents is Critical to Maintaining Adequate Resources in the Long-Term Care Industry
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Sheldon Riklon
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
9 shared publications
In database
- 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
- How stakeholder engagement influenced a randomized comparative effectiveness trial testing two Diabetes Prevention Program interventions in a Marshallese Pacific Islander Community
- Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy for Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Marshallese Adults
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Assessment of Diabetes-Related Health Disparities among the Marshallese Living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Jonell Hudson
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
8 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
- Cost-related Nonadherence to Medication Treatment Plans
- Effectiveness-implementation trial comparing a family model of diabetes self-management education and support with a standard model
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Barriers to Clinical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic for Marshallese Adults
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Rohit Pradhan
Texas State University (US)
7 shared publications
- Organizational Characteristics and the Adoption of Electronic Health Records Among Nursing Homes in One Southern State
- Safety of Obese Persons in Nursing Homes
- Enhancing nursing home quality through electronic health record implementation
- Longitudinal study links health information technology implementation to improved financial performance in nursing homes
- Role of Organizational and Market Factors in Nursing Home Hospitalizations: A Longitudinal Analysis
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Don E. Willis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
7 shared publications
In database
- COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy: Race/ethnicity, trust, and fear
- Control of type 2 diabetes mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 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 among Self-Reported Mental Health, Physical Activity, and Diet during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Factors Associated with First-Time Telehealth Utilization for Marshallese Living in the United States
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Naomi Cottoms
Health Net (US)
6 shared publications
- Medicaid Savings Resulted When Community Health Workers Matched Those With Needs To Home And Community Care
- Community Engagement in Health-Related Research: A Case Study of a Community-Linked Research Infrastructure, Jefferson County, Arkansas, 2011–2013
- Capacity building for long-term community-academic health partnership outcomes.
- Are community health workers more effective in identifying persons in need of home and community-based long-term services than standard-passive approaches
- Linking Residents to Long-Term Care Services: First-Year Findings from the Community Connector Program Evaluation
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
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