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Sheldon Riklon
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Federal Grant PI
Professor
Also affiliated: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (2002–2016); University of Hawaii System (2002–2015)
Northwest AR Campus Supply Chain, College of Northwest Arkansas UAMS Campus
17 h-index
72 pubs
774 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Sheldon Riklon's research focuses on health disparities and community-based participatory research, particularly among Pacific Islander communities in Arkansas. He has investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Marshallese Pacific Islanders, examining disparities in infection rates, vaccine willingness, and hesitancy. His work also addresses broader health disparities among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, exploring experiences of discrimination and the relationship between physical activity and self-efficacy among overweight and obese Marshallese adults.
Riklon is a Principal Investigator on a NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases grant totaling $641,647 to evaluate the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management education and support program for Marshallese individuals in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. His research group has published on dissemination protocols for community-based participatory research partnerships with Marshallese communities and has investigated cytogenetic and epigenetic aberrations in peripheral lymphocytes of Marshallese individuals in Northwest Arkansas.
His scholarly contributions include 73 publications and an h-index of 17. Riklon collaborates with researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Brett Rowland, Rachel S. Purvis, Jennifer A. Andersen, and Holly C. Felix.
Metrics
- h-index: 17
- Publications: 72
- Citations: 774
Positions
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Professor publications 2016–2025University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest AR Campus Supply Chain, College of Northwest Arkansas UAMS Campus Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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Opinions towards Aging in the Marshallese Community residing in Northwest Arkansas (2025)
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Differential microRNA profiling of the Marshallese population in Arkansas reveals a higher association with chronic diseases (2025)
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Correction: External relationships as implementation determinants in community-engaged, equity-focused COVID-19 vaccination events (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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External relationships as implementation determinants in community-engaged, equity-focused COVID-19 vaccination events (2024)
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RETRACTED: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Marshallese in Northwest Arkansas (USA) (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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Moana: Alternate surveillance for COVID-19 in a Unique Population (MASC-UP) (2023)
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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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Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Study design and results (2023)
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Correction to: Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA (2023)
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Marshallese Mothers’ and Marshallese Maternal Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Contraceptive Use and Reproductive Life Planning Practices and Influences (2023)
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A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Diabetes Prevention Program Interventions for Overweight/Obese Marshallese Adults (2023)
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Lessons learned from the pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (2023)
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Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA (2023)
Federal Grants 1 $641,647 total
NIH
Contact PI
Feb 2022 - Jan 2027
Evaluation of the effectiveness of Ajjmuurur Baamḷe DSMES in the RMI
Grants & Funding
As listed on this researcher's institutional profile. Federal awards with verified records are shown above.
- Baba Lejonron Program DHHS - Administration for Children & Families Principal Investigator
- Community Health Workers Reaching Everyone to Achieve Community Health Benton County Government Co-Investigator
- Connecting our Neighborhoods Need for Enhanced and Coordinated Testing to Achieve Equity: CoNNECT to Achieve Equality COVID NIH/National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities Principal Investigator
- Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH): 2017 - 2018 Supplement - Resubmission Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Co-Investigator
- Arkansas Center for Health Disparities (ARCHD): An NIMHD COE NIH Co-Investigator
- McElfish - Reach Out and Connect (ROaC) Program - Supplement - TRACKSFP54731 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Principal Investigator
- FAITH Network Research Advocates - COVID-19-Related Enhancement Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Co-Investigator
- Ajjmuurur Baamle Family Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program DHHS - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Principal Investigator
- Comparative evaluation of Telehealth Multi-Component Optimal Model (MOM) of postpartum care among rural, low-income, and diverse women Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Principal Investigator
- FOOD AS MEDICINE: ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (FOOD INSECURITY) TO EFFECT CLINICAL OUTCOMES (CEAL) Westat via Westat Principal Investigator
- Effects of COVID-19 Related Medicaid Policy Changes in the Marshallese COFA Migrant Population NIH Co-Investigator
- Marshallese: Alternate Surveillance for COVID-19 in a Unique Population NIH/Nat. Inst. of General Medical Sciences via Washington State University Principal Investigator
- The Vaccine REACH (Reaching Everyone to Achieve Community Health) project Health Resources & Services Administration Principal Investigator
- Benton County REACH Covid Health Literacy DHHS - Office of Minority Health via Benton County Government Principal Investigator
- COVID-19 PREVENT (Partnership for Rapid Engagement to enhance Vaccine uptake for Everyone: Neighbors working Together) Project NIH/Nat. Heart, Lung & Blood Institute via Westat Principal Investigator
- Healthy Start for Northwest Arkansas - Continuation US Department of Health & Human Services Co-Investigator
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Pearl A. McElfish
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
41 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Cultural Adaptation of Diabetes Self-Management Education for Marshallese Residing in the United States: Lessons Learned in Curriculum Development
- Leveraging community-based participatory research capacity to recruit Pacific Islanders into a genetics study
- Compact of Free Association Migrants and Health Insurance Policies: Barriers and Solutions to Improve Health Equity
Showing 5 of 41 shared publications
Brett Rowland
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
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
- Development and Evaluation of a Blood Glucose Monitoring YouTube Video for Marshallese Patients Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach
Showing 5 of 19 shared publications
Rachel S. Purvis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
14 shared publications
In database
- COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Compact of Free Association Migrants and Health Insurance Policies: Barriers and Solutions to Improve Health Equity
- Identifying and Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Marshallese Adults in Arkansas
- “The results are encouragements to make positive changes to be healthier:” qualitative evaluation of Marshallese participants' perceptions when receiving study results in a randomized control trial
- “You Want to Give the Best Care Possible, and You Know When They Leave Your Pharmacy, You Didn’t Give the Best Care Possible Most of the Time”: Pharmacist- and Community Health Worker-Identified Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence in Marshallese Patients
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Christopher R. Long
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
11 shared publications
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Leveraging community-based participatory research capacity to recruit Pacific Islanders into a genetics study
- 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
- How stakeholder engagement influenced a randomized comparative effectiveness trial testing two Diabetes Prevention Program interventions in a Marshallese Pacific Islander Community
- Development and Evaluation of a Blood Glucose Monitoring YouTube Video for Marshallese Patients Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Jonell Hudson
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Cultural Adaptation of Diabetes Self-Management Education for Marshallese Residing in the United States: Lessons Learned in Curriculum Development
- 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
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Jennifer A. Andersen
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11 shared publications
In database
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
- COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Hesitancy Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Study design and results
- Assessment of Diabetes-Related Health Disparities among the Marshallese Living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Williamina Ioanna Bing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults: Results from Faith-Based Health Screenings
- Cultural Adaptation of Diabetes Self-Management Education for Marshallese Residing in the United States: Lessons Learned in Curriculum Development
- 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
- How stakeholder engagement influenced a randomized comparative effectiveness trial testing two Diabetes Prevention Program interventions in a Marshallese Pacific Islander Community
- Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the republic of the Marshall Islands study protocol
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
James P. Selig
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 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
- 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
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Comparing community-driven COVID-19 vaccine distribution methods: Faith-based organizations vs. outpatient clinics
- Assessment of Diabetes-Related Health Disparities among the Marshallese Living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Holly C. Felix
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
Britni L. Ayers
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
8 shared publications
In database
- Leveraging community-based participatory research capacity to recruit Pacific Islanders into a genetics study
- 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
- How stakeholder engagement influenced a randomized comparative effectiveness trial testing two Diabetes Prevention Program interventions in a Marshallese Pacific Islander Community
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Barriers to Clinical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic for Marshallese Adults
- Study protocol for a multilevel diabetes prevention program for Marshallese Pacific Islanders in faith-based organizations
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
7 shared publications
- Unified in Our Diversity to Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
- 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
- How stakeholder engagement influenced a randomized comparative effectiveness trial testing two Diabetes Prevention Program interventions in a Marshallese Pacific Islander Community
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
- Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy for Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Marshallese Adults
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Eldon Alik
Arkansas Department of Agriculture (US)
7 shared publications
- 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
- COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Hesitancy Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Comparing community-driven COVID-19 vaccine distribution methods: Faith-based organizations vs. outpatient clinics
- Pandemic-Amplified Material Hardship and Community-Led Support among Marshallese Diasporic Communities in the United States
- RETRACTED: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Marshallese in Northwest Arkansas (USA)
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Don E. Willis
Northwest University
6 shared publications
In database
- COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- 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
- Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
- COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Hesitancy Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Complicity in sociology and community‐based participatory research with Marshallese
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Jack Niedenthal
Ministry of Defence (GB)
6 shared publications
- 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.
- Lessons learned from the pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Assessment of diabetes self-care behaviors and knowledge among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Undiagnosed hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus among Marshallese adults in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Karen Hye‐cheon Kim Yeary
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (US)
5 shared publications
- Cultural Adaptation of Diabetes Self-Management Education for Marshallese Residing in the United States: Lessons Learned in Curriculum Development
- 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
- How stakeholder engagement influenced a randomized comparative effectiveness trial testing two Diabetes Prevention Program interventions in a Marshallese Pacific Islander Community
- Study protocol for a multilevel diabetes prevention program for Marshallese Pacific Islanders in faith-based organizations
- A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Diabetes Prevention Program Interventions for Overweight/Obese Marshallese Adults
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