Carol R Horowitz
Biographic Data
| ID | 319236 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carol R Horowitz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carol R |
| FAMILY NAME | Horowitz |
| SIGNATURE | HOROWITZ C R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1517-4700 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 35 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 72 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 35 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Social determinants of vulnerability to nitrogen oxide- and sulfur dioxide-related bone damage among postmenopausal women in the United States
Background Studying social determinants of health (SDOH) in air pollutant-related bone loss among aging women may help identify bone health disparities, design preventive strategies, and inform policy. Prolonged exposure to air pollution is associated with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk in later life. However, the extent to which socioeconomic status (SES) contributes to pollution-related bone damage remains uncl…
A Roadmap for Development of Community Engagement
The RECOVER initiative's approach promoted greater transparency and trust between researchers and the community, leading to more impactful engagement
Unifying Outpatient Practices to Redress Structural Racism in an Urban Health System
This qualitative study found that outpatient practice unification was perceived to be a financially and equity-driven process with multiple dimensions. However, not all of the unification procedures had been completely implemented. These findings indicate that successful unification of outpatient practices in a large urban health care system requires attention to multiple dimensions, as well as overcoming challenges regarding finances, facility s…
Emotional and Financial Stressors in New York City During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Perceptions of healthcare workers on linkage between depression and hypertension in northern Ghana
Hypertension and depression are increasingly common noncommunicable diseases in Ghana and worldwide, yet both are poorly controlled. We sought to understand how healthcare workers in rural Ghana conceptualize the interaction between hypertension and depression, and how care for these two conditions might best be integrated. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study involving in-depth interviews with 34 healthcare workers in the Kassena-Nankana…
Physician and informal care use explained by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) in children with suspected genetic disorders
A Qualitative Study on Using Telemedicine for Precepting and Teaching in the Academic Setting
Telemedicine Impact on the Patient–Provider Relationship in Primary Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a rapid uptake of telemedicine in primary care requiring both patients and providers to learn how to navigate care remotely. This change can impact the patient-provider relationship that often defines care, especially in primary care.This study aims to provide insight into the experiences of patients and providers with telemedicine during the pandemic, and the impact it had on their relationship.A qualitativ…
Youth Peer Led Lifestyle Modification Interventions
Not Alone Anymore”
BACKGROUND: New York State Medicaid's Health Home program is an example of a natural experiment that could affect individuals with diabetes. While evaluations of interventions such as the Health Home program are generally based solely on clinical and administrative data and rarely examine patients' experience, patients may add to the understanding of the intervention's implementation and mechanisms of impact. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this stud…
Network Engagement in Action
BACKGROUND: Stakeholders (ie, patients, policymakers, clinicians, advocacy groups, health system leaders, payers, and others) offer critical input at various stages in the research continuum, and their contributions are increasingly recognized as an important component of effective translational research. Natural experiments, in particular, may benefit from stakeholder feedback in addressing real-world issues and providing insight into future pol…
A Tale of 2 Constituencies
BACKGROUND: Patient and clinician stakeholders are inadequately engaged in key aspects of research, particularly regarding use of Big Data to study and improve patient-centered outcomes. Little is known about the attitudes, interests, and concerns of stakeholders regarding such data. RESEARCH DESIGN: The New York City Clinical Data Research Network (NYC-CDRN), a collaboration of research, clinical, and community leaders built a deidentified datas…
Life after Stroke in an Urban Minority Population
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States and disproportionately affects minority populations. We sought to explore the quality of life in urban, minority stroke survivors through their own photos and narratives. Using the Photovoice method, seventeen stroke survivors were instructed to take pictures reflecting their experience living with and recovering from stroke. Key photographs were discussed in detail; participants brains…
Accelerators
Development and implementation of effective, sustainable, and scalable interventions that advance equity could be propelled by innovative and inclusive partnerships. Readied catalytic frameworks that foster communication, collaboration, a shared vision, and transformative translational research across scientific and non-scientific divides are needed to foster rapid generation of novel solutions to address and ultimately eliminate disparities. To …
A Culture of Understanding
There has been limited community engagement in the burgeoning field of genomics research. In the wake of a new discovery of genetic variants that increase the risk of kidney failure and are almost unique to people of African ancestry, community and clinical leaders in Harlem, New York, formed a community board to inform the direction of related research. The board advised all aspects of a study to assess the impact of testing for these genetic va…
Are Parental Perceptions of Child Activity Levels and Overall Health More Important than Perceptions of Weight
Barriers and Facilitators to Nurse Management of Hypertension
Nurse management of hypertension is a potentially feasible strategy to address the human resource challenge of hypertension control in low-resource settings. However, successful implementation will be contingent upon addressing barriers such as access to medications, quality of care, training of nurses, health education, and stigma
Vision Voice
The Vision Voice photovoice project was an effective tool to assess community needs, educate and raise awareness
Physical Activity, Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Chinese, Hispanics, and Blacks in New York City
Objectives. We explored the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and adequate physical activity (PA) and fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake among racial/ethnic minority groups aged 60 years or older living in New York City (NYC). Methods. Survey data from 2009 to 2012 targeted minority groups in NYC ethnic enclaves; we analyzed 3594 individuals (Blacks, Hispanics, and Chinese) aged 60 years or older. Descriptive statistics we…
Disparities in Diabetes Management in Asian Americans in New York City Compared With Other Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups
We examined diabetes management practices among Hispanics, Blacks, and 3 Asian American subgroups in New York City. Compared with Blacks and Hispanics, all 3 Asian American subgroups had lower average rates of diabetes management practices. Compared with Blacks, Chinese and Koreans were significantly less likely to participate in all diabetes management behaviors and practices, whereas Asian Indians were significantly less likely to perform feet …
Amplifying the Community Voice in Community–Academic Partnerships
collaboration of academics and community-based partners who strived to publish papers that amplify community perspectives in clinical and translational research, including those involving participatory approaches with a wide range of communities, participants, settings, and geographic locations
Willingness to participate in genomics research and desire for personal results among underrepresented minority patients
Views of Women and Clinicians on Postpartum Preparation and Recovery
Community Capacity Building
Background: Successful community–academic research partnerships require building the capacity of both community-based organizations (CBOs) and academics to conduct collaborative research of mutual interest and benefit. Yet, information about the needs and goals of research-interested CBOs is lacking. Our partnership aimed to conduct a community research needs assessment and to use results to develop future capacity-building programs for CBOs. Met…
Reasons for participating and genetic information needs among racially and ethnically diverse biobank participants
Barriers to Buying Healthy Foods for People With Diabetes
Objectives. A community coalition compared the availability and cost of diabetes-healthy foods in a racial/ethnic minority neighborhood in East Harlem, with those in the adjacent, largely White and affluent Upper East Side in New York City. Methods. We documented which of 173 East Harlem and 152 Upper East Side grocery stores stocked 5 recommended foods. Results. Overall, 18% of East Harlem stores stocked recommended foods, compared with 58% of s…
Guidelines for Writing Manuscripts About Community-Based Participatory Research for Peer-Reviewed Journals
Despite the importance of disseminating the results of community-based participatory research (CBPR), community health partnerships face many challenges in getting their work published. The purpose of this article is to present practical guides for writing about CBPR for those who have little experience in writing for publication or those who want to help their partners write strong manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. The article includes tip…
Community Capacity Building
Background: Successful community–academic research partnerships require building the capacity of both community-based organizations (CBOs) and academics to conduct collaborative research of mutual interest and benefit. Yet, information about the needs and goals of research-interested CBOs is lacking. Our partnership aimed to conduct a community research needs assessment and to use results to develop future capacity-building programs for CBOs. Met…
A story of maladies, misconceptions and mishaps
Telemedicine Impact on the Patient–Provider Relationship in Primary Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a rapid uptake of telemedicine in primary care requiring both patients and providers to learn how to navigate care remotely. This change can impact the patient-provider relationship that often defines care, especially in primary care.This study aims to provide insight into the experiences of patients and providers with telemedicine during the pandemic, and the impact it had on their relationship.A qualitativ…
A Community-Engaged Approach to Select Geographic Areas for Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities
A participatory approach can be effective in defining a geographic area for targeting interventions to reduce health disparities
Physical Activity, Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Chinese, Hispanics, and Blacks in New York City
Objectives. We explored the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and adequate physical activity (PA) and fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake among racial/ethnic minority groups aged 60 years or older living in New York City (NYC). Methods. Survey data from 2009 to 2012 targeted minority groups in NYC ethnic enclaves; we analyzed 3594 individuals (Blacks, Hispanics, and Chinese) aged 60 years or older. Descriptive statistics we…
Results of a Pilot Diabetes Prevention Intervention in East Harlem, New York City
Objectives. Our community–academic partnership employed community-based participatory research to develop and pilot a simple, peer-led intervention to promote weight loss, which can prevent diabetes and eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in incident diabetes among overweight adults with prediabetes. Methods. We recruited overweight adults at community sites, performed oral glucose tolerance testing to identify persons with blood glucose levels i…
Vision Voice
The Vision Voice photovoice project was an effective tool to assess community needs, educate and raise awareness
Barriers to Buying Healthy Foods for People With Diabetes
Objectives. A community coalition compared the availability and cost of diabetes-healthy foods in a racial/ethnic minority neighborhood in East Harlem, with those in the adjacent, largely White and affluent Upper East Side in New York City. Methods. We documented which of 173 East Harlem and 152 Upper East Side grocery stores stocked 5 recommended foods. Results. Overall, 18% of East Harlem stores stocked recommended foods, compared with 58% of s…
A story of maladies, misconceptions and mishaps
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Factors Associated With Early Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
OBJECTIVE: To explore racial differences in reporting of early postpartum depressive symptoms. To explore whether racial differences in early postpartum experience (such as mother's health status and social context) might account for racial differences in reported postpartum depressive symptoms. METHODS: This was a telephone survey of 655 white, African-American, and Hispanic mothers between 2 and 6 weeks postpartum. Mothers reported on demograph…
Guidelines for Writing Manuscripts About Community-Based Participatory Research for Peer-Reviewed Journals
Despite the importance of disseminating the results of community-based participatory research (CBPR), community health partnerships face many challenges in getting their work published. The purpose of this article is to present practical guides for writing about CBPR for those who have little experience in writing for publication or those who want to help their partners write strong manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. The article includes tip…
Community-Based Participatory Research From the Margin to the Mainstream
Despite an increasing arsenal of effective treatments, there are mounting challenges in developing strategies that prevent and control cardiovascular diseases, and that can be sustained and scaled to meet the needs of those most vulnerable to their impact. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an approach to conducting research by equitably partnering researchers and those directly affected by and knowledgeable of the local circumstanc…
Food for Life / Comida para la Vida
African and Latino Americans have higher rates of diabetes and its complications than White Americans. Identifying people with undiagnosed diabetes and helping them obtain care can help to prevent complications and mortality. To kick off a screening initiative, our community-academic partnership created the "Food for Life Festival," or "Festival Comida para la Vida." This article will describe the community's perspective on the Festival, which wa…
Results of a Pilot Diabetes Prevention Intervention in East Harlem, New York City
Objectives. Our community–academic partnership employed community-based participatory research to develop and pilot a simple, peer-led intervention to promote weight loss, which can prevent diabetes and eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in incident diabetes among overweight adults with prediabetes. Methods. We recruited overweight adults at community sites, performed oral glucose tolerance testing to identify persons with blood glucose levels i…
Reasons for participating and genetic information needs among racially and ethnically diverse biobank participants
A Partnered Approach for Structured Observation to Assess the Environment of a Neighborhood With High Diabetes Rates
The partnered data collection was both successful and formative, building additional relationships and further capacity for ongoing partnership. Community partners saw their community in a new way, seeing, "little things that are important but people don't pay attention to." Structured observations added to our understanding of how an environment may contribute to diabetes
Community Action Boards
Background: Community-based participatory research (CBPR) requires equitable partnerships between community stakeholders and academics. Traditionally, researchers relied on community advisory boards, but these boards often play a reactive role limited to a project-by-project basis. The East and Central Harlem Health Outcomes (ECHHO) Community Action Board (CAB), however, is an effective, proactive group
A Community-Engaged Approach to Select Geographic Areas for Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities
A participatory approach can be effective in defining a geographic area for targeting interventions to reduce health disparities
Amplifying the Community Voice in Community–Academic Partnerships
collaboration of academics and community-based partners who strived to publish papers that amplify community perspectives in clinical and translational research, including those involving participatory approaches with a wide range of communities, participants, settings, and geographic locations
Willingness to participate in genomics research and desire for personal results among underrepresented minority patients
Views of Women and Clinicians on Postpartum Preparation and Recovery
Community Capacity Building
Background: Successful community–academic research partnerships require building the capacity of both community-based organizations (CBOs) and academics to conduct collaborative research of mutual interest and benefit. Yet, information about the needs and goals of research-interested CBOs is lacking. Our partnership aimed to conduct a community research needs assessment and to use results to develop future capacity-building programs for CBOs. Met…
Vision Voice
The Vision Voice photovoice project was an effective tool to assess community needs, educate and raise awareness
Physical Activity, Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Chinese, Hispanics, and Blacks in New York City
Objectives. We explored the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and adequate physical activity (PA) and fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake among racial/ethnic minority groups aged 60 years or older living in New York City (NYC). Methods. Survey data from 2009 to 2012 targeted minority groups in NYC ethnic enclaves; we analyzed 3594 individuals (Blacks, Hispanics, and Chinese) aged 60 years or older. Descriptive statistics we…
Disparities in Diabetes Management in Asian Americans in New York City Compared With Other Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups
We examined diabetes management practices among Hispanics, Blacks, and 3 Asian American subgroups in New York City. Compared with Blacks and Hispanics, all 3 Asian American subgroups had lower average rates of diabetes management practices. Compared with Blacks, Chinese and Koreans were significantly less likely to participate in all diabetes management behaviors and practices, whereas Asian Indians were significantly less likely to perform feet …
Are Parental Perceptions of Child Activity Levels and Overall Health More Important than Perceptions of Weight
Barriers and Facilitators to Nurse Management of Hypertension
Nurse management of hypertension is a potentially feasible strategy to address the human resource challenge of hypertension control in low-resource settings. However, successful implementation will be contingent upon addressing barriers such as access to medications, quality of care, training of nurses, health education, and stigma
Life after Stroke in an Urban Minority Population
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States and disproportionately affects minority populations. We sought to explore the quality of life in urban, minority stroke survivors through their own photos and narratives. Using the Photovoice method, seventeen stroke survivors were instructed to take pictures reflecting their experience living with and recovering from stroke. Key photographs were discussed in detail; participants brains…
Accelerators
Development and implementation of effective, sustainable, and scalable interventions that advance equity could be propelled by innovative and inclusive partnerships. Readied catalytic frameworks that foster communication, collaboration, a shared vision, and transformative translational research across scientific and non-scientific divides are needed to foster rapid generation of novel solutions to address and ultimately eliminate disparities. To …
A Culture of Understanding
There has been limited community engagement in the burgeoning field of genomics research. In the wake of a new discovery of genetic variants that increase the risk of kidney failure and are almost unique to people of African ancestry, community and clinical leaders in Harlem, New York, formed a community board to inform the direction of related research. The board advised all aspects of a study to assess the impact of testing for these genetic va…
A Tale of 2 Constituencies
BACKGROUND: Patient and clinician stakeholders are inadequately engaged in key aspects of research, particularly regarding use of Big Data to study and improve patient-centered outcomes. Little is known about the attitudes, interests, and concerns of stakeholders regarding such data. RESEARCH DESIGN: The New York City Clinical Data Research Network (NYC-CDRN), a collaboration of research, clinical, and community leaders built a deidentified datas…
Youth Peer Led Lifestyle Modification Interventions
Medicine (28 works) · Political science (16 works) · Nursing (15 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Gerontology (14 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (12 works) · Sociology (12 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Public relations (9 works) · Community-based participatory research (8 works)