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Sheldon Riklon Data-verified
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Federal Grant PI
Professor
faculty
Northwest AR Campus Supply Chain, College of Northwest Arkansas UAMS Campus
17 h-index
73 pubs
766 cited
Research Areas
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Sheldon Riklon's research focuses on addressing health disparities, particularly among Pacific Islander communities in Arkansas. He has investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Marshallese populations, examining disparities in infection rates, vaccine willingness, and hesitancy. Riklon also explores the relationship between physical activity and self-efficacy for exercise among overweight and obese Marshallese adults. His work utilizes community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnerships to engage these communities effectively in health initiatives.
In addition to public health concerns, Riklon's research extends to cytogenetic and epigenetic analyses in peripheral lymphocytes of Marshallese individuals residing in Northwest Arkansas. He has published on the experiences of discrimination faced by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the USA and has developed dissemination protocols for CBPR partnerships. Riklon's federal grant funding from the NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases supports the evaluation of diabetes self-management education programs within the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Riklon leads a research group and collaborates with researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Brett Rowland, Rachel S. Purvis, Jennifer A. Andersen, and Holly C. Felix, with whom he has multiple shared publications. His scholarly output includes a significant number of publications and citations, with an h-index of 16.
Metrics
- h-index: 17
- Publications: 73
- Citations: 766
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/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Contact PI
Feb 2022 - Jan 2027
Evaluation of the effectiveness of Ajjmuurur Baamḷe DSMES in the RMI
Grants & Funding
- Baba Lejonron Program DHHS - Administration for Children & Families Principal Investigator
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of Ajjmuurur Baam?e DSMES in the RMI NIH/Nat. Inst. of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases Principal Investigator
- Community Health Workers Reaching Everyone to Achieve Community Health Benton County Government Co-Investigator
- Baba Lejonron Program DHHS - Administration for Children & Families Principal Investigator
- Baba Lejonron Program DHHS - Administration for Children & Families Principal Investigator
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of Ajjmuurur Baam?e DSMES in the RMI NIH/Nat. Inst. of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases Principal Investigator
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of Ajjmuurur Baam?e DSMES in the RMI NIH/Nat. Inst. of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases Principal Investigator
- Baba Lejonron Program DHHS - Administration for Children & Families Principal Investigator
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Pearl A. McElfish
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
38 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
- Dissemination Protocol for Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships with Marshallese Pacific Islanders in Arkansas
- Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy for Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Marshallese Adults
Showing 5 of 38 shared publications
Brett Rowland
17 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
- 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
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the republic of the Marshall Islands study protocol
Showing 5 of 17 shared publications
Jennifer A. Andersen
14 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
- Assessment of Diabetes-Related Health Disparities among the Marshallese Living 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
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Rachel S. Purvis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 shared publications
In database
- COVID-19 Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Dissemination Protocol for Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships with Marshallese Pacific Islanders in Arkansas
- Family model diabetes self-management education and support in faith-based organizations in the republic of the Marshall Islands study protocol
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Barriers to Clinical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic for Marshallese Adults
- Complicity in sociology and community‐based participatory research with Marshallese
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
- 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.
- Study protocol for family model diabetes self-management education with Marshallese participants in faith-based organizations
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Eldon Alik
Arkansas Department of Agriculture (US)
10 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
- Effectiveness of A Culturally Adapted Family Model of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support among Marshallese Pacific Islanders Delivered in a Group Format in Churches
- Pandemic-Amplified Material Hardship and Community-Led Support among Marshallese Diasporic Communities in the United States
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
- 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.
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Barriers to Clinical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic for Marshallese Adults
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Jonell Hudson
9 shared publications
In database
- Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Effectiveness of A Culturally Adapted Family Model of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support among Marshallese Pacific Islanders Delivered in a Group Format in Churches
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Barriers to Clinical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic for Marshallese Adults
- Study protocol for family model diabetes self-management education with Marshallese participants in faith-based organizations
- Lessons learned from the pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Don E. Willis
Northwest University
8 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 8 shared publications
Williamina Ioanna Bing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- 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
- 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
Ka‘imi Sinclair
Washington State University Vancouver (US)
6 shared publications
- Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy for Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Marshallese Adults
- COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Hesitancy Among Marshallese Pacific Islanders
- Moana: Alternate surveillance for COVID-19 in a Unique Population (MASC-UP)
- Comparing Two Programs for Weight Loss among Marshallese Adults Living in the United States
- Impact of COVID-19 on Marshallese Communities in the United States
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
Ramey Moore
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Barriers to Clinical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic for Marshallese Adults
- 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)
- External relationships as implementation determinants in community-engaged, equity-focused COVID-19 vaccination events
- “It's like not a very Marshallese way of life”
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Philmar Mendoza Kabua
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- Effectiveness of A Culturally Adapted Family Model of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support among Marshallese Pacific Islanders Delivered in a Group Format in Churches
- Assessment of diabetes self-care behaviors and knowledge among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Differential microRNA profiling of the Marshallese population in Arkansas reveals a higher association with chronic diseases
- COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF MARSHALLESE PEOPLE USING QDRS (QUICK DEMENTIA RATING SCALE)
- DIFFERENTIAL MICRORNAS PROFILING OF MARSHALLESE IN ARKANSAS IS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC DISEASES OF AGING
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
5 shared publications
- Unified in Our Diversity to Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
- 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
- A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Diabetes Prevention Program Interventions for Overweight/Obese Marshallese Adults
- Correction to: Experiences of Discrimination Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Living in the USA
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