Bonnie D Kerker
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 5507770 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Bonnie D Kerker |
| PRENOMES | Bonnie D |
| SOBRENOME | Kerker |
| ASSINATURA | KERKER B D |
| AFILIAÇÕES | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2962-1666 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 24 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 75 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 24 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1998 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Associations Between Household Chaos and Child Behavior and Vocabulary in an Immigrant, Ethnic-Minority Community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Support, Stress and Postpartum Depression Among Chinese Immigrant Women
Universal Unconditional Cash Transfers for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Enhancing immigrant families’ mental health through the promotion of structural and community-based support
Immigrant communities in the United States are diverse and have many assets. Yet, they often experience stressors that can undermine the mental health of residents. To fully promote mental health and well-being among immigrant communities, it is important to emphasize population-level policies and practices that may serve to mitigate stress and prevent mental health disorders. In this paper, we describe the stressors and stress experienced by imm…
Supporting immigrant caregivers during the Covid‐19 pandemic
Digital messaging programs have the potential to be a powerful, low‐cost, technological tool to support multiple facets of caregivers' knowledge, and implementation of developmentally appropriate caregiver‐child activities among diverse immigrant populations. However, involving caregivers and community stakeholders in the cultural and linguistic tailoring of interventions to optimize utilization and engagement may be critical to ensuring messagin…
Unpacking “support”
Do Subspecialists Ask About and Refer Families with Psychosocial Concerns? A Comparison with General Pediatricians
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health, Chronic Medical Conditions, and Development in Young Children
Sodium Intake in a Cross-Sectional, Representative Sample of New York City Adults
Objectives. We estimated sodium intake, which is associated with elevated blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and assessed its association with related variables among New York City adults. Methods. In 2010 we conducted a cross-sectional, population-based survey of 1656 adults, the Heart Follow-Up Study, that collected self-reported health information, measured blood pressure, and obtained sodium, potassium, and creati…
Socio-economic status, neighbourhood food environments and consumption of fruits and vegetables in New York City
Objective Recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption are largely unmet. Lower socio-economic status (SES), neighbourhood poverty and poor access to retail outlets selling healthy foods are thought to predict lower consumption. The objective of the present study was to assess the interrelationships between these risk factors as predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption. Design Cross-sectional multilevel analyses of data on fruit and v…
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Depression by Partner Status and the Presence of Children in the Household
Food concern and its associations with obesity and diabetes among lower-income New Yorkers
Objective To examine food concern (FC) and its associations with obesity and diabetes in a racially diverse, urban population. Design Cross-sectional population-based survey. Setting Five boroughs of New York City. Subjects Lower-income adults ( n 5981) in the 2004 New York City Community Health Survey. Results The overall prevalence of obesity was 24 % and was higher among FC than non-FC white men and women, black women, US- and foreign-born whi…
Changes in Smoking Prevalence and Number of Cigarettes Smoked Per Day Following the Implementation of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Plan in New York City
Neighborhood Walkability and Active Travel (Walking and Cycling) in New York City
Pushing Produce
A Population-Based Assessment of the Health of Homeless Families in New York City, 2001–2003
Objectives. We compared estimated population-based health outcomes for New York City (NYC) homeless families with NYC residents overall and in low-income neighborhoods. Methods. We matched a NYC family shelter user registry to mortality, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and blood lead test registries maintained by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2001–2003). Results. Overall adult age-adjusted death rates were similar among the 3 populatio…
Contributions of a Local Health Examination Survey to the Surveillance of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in New York City
Objectives. We sought to evaluate the contribution of the New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NYC-HANES) to local public health surveillance. Methods. Examination-diagnosed estimates of key health conditions from the 2004 NYC-HANES were compared with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2004 national estimates. Findings were also compared with self-reported estimates from the Community Health Surve…
Health Care Access and Utilization among Women Who Have Sex with Women
Mental health needs and treatment of foster youth
This article reviews current research on emotional and behavioral disorders among children in foster care and summarizes findings regarding utilization of mental health services in this population. Barriers to needed care are explored, practice and policy implications of lack of care are discussed, and alternative, evidence-based treatment options for foster youth are examined and proposed
Adult Tobacco Use Levels After Intensive Tobacco Control Measures
Objectives. We sought to determine the impact of comprehensive tobacco control measures in New York City. Methods. In 2002, New York City implemented a tobacco control strategy of (1) increased cigarette excise taxes; (2) legal action that made virtually all work-places, including bars and restaurants, smoke free; (3) increased cessation services, including a large-scale free nicotine-patch program; (4) education; and (5) evaluation. The health d…
Use of Pharmacy Data to Evaluate Smoking Regulations’ Impact on Sales of Nicotine Replacement Therapies in New York City
Objectives. Recently, New York City and New York State increased cigarette excise taxes and New York City implemented a smoke-free workplace law. To assess the impact of these policies on smoking cessation in New York City, we examined over-the-counter sales of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. Methods. Pharmacy sales data were collected in real time as part of nontraditional surveillance activities. We used Poisson generalized estimat…
Differences in Younger, Middle, and Older Children Admitted to Child Psychiatric Inpatient Services
Preschool and School Age Children Under Welfare Reform
Breast-feeding initiation in New York City, 1979 to 1996
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore changes in breast-feeding initiation from 1979 to 1996 among infants born in New York City hospitals. METHODS: All New York City hospitals were surveyed every 2 years. Hospital staff reported feeding method at newborn discharge. RESULTS: New York City breast-feeding initiation rates increased consistently from 1979 to 1996 (from 29% to 58%, P
Health Care Access and Utilization among Women Who Have Sex with Women
Adult Tobacco Use Levels After Intensive Tobacco Control Measures
Objectives. We sought to determine the impact of comprehensive tobacco control measures in New York City. Methods. In 2002, New York City implemented a tobacco control strategy of (1) increased cigarette excise taxes; (2) legal action that made virtually all work-places, including bars and restaurants, smoke free; (3) increased cessation services, including a large-scale free nicotine-patch program; (4) education; and (5) evaluation. The health d…
Neighborhood Walkability and Active Travel (Walking and Cycling) in New York City
Pushing Produce
A Population-Based Assessment of the Health of Homeless Families in New York City, 2001–2003
Objectives. We compared estimated population-based health outcomes for New York City (NYC) homeless families with NYC residents overall and in low-income neighborhoods. Methods. We matched a NYC family shelter user registry to mortality, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and blood lead test registries maintained by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2001–2003). Results. Overall adult age-adjusted death rates were similar among the 3 populatio…
Sodium Intake in a Cross-Sectional, Representative Sample of New York City Adults
Objectives. We estimated sodium intake, which is associated with elevated blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and assessed its association with related variables among New York City adults. Methods. In 2010 we conducted a cross-sectional, population-based survey of 1656 adults, the Heart Follow-Up Study, that collected self-reported health information, measured blood pressure, and obtained sodium, potassium, and creati…
Contributions of a Local Health Examination Survey to the Surveillance of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in New York City
Objectives. We sought to evaluate the contribution of the New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NYC-HANES) to local public health surveillance. Methods. Examination-diagnosed estimates of key health conditions from the 2004 NYC-HANES were compared with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2004 national estimates. Findings were also compared with self-reported estimates from the Community Health Surve…
Unpacking “support”
Changes in Smoking Prevalence and Number of Cigarettes Smoked Per Day Following the Implementation of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Plan in New York City
Breast-feeding initiation in New York City, 1979 to 1996
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore changes in breast-feeding initiation from 1979 to 1996 among infants born in New York City hospitals. METHODS: All New York City hospitals were surveyed every 2 years. Hospital staff reported feeding method at newborn discharge. RESULTS: New York City breast-feeding initiation rates increased consistently from 1979 to 1996 (from 29% to 58%, P
Use of Pharmacy Data to Evaluate Smoking Regulations’ Impact on Sales of Nicotine Replacement Therapies in New York City
Objectives. Recently, New York City and New York State increased cigarette excise taxes and New York City implemented a smoke-free workplace law. To assess the impact of these policies on smoking cessation in New York City, we examined over-the-counter sales of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. Methods. Pharmacy sales data were collected in real time as part of nontraditional surveillance activities. We used Poisson generalized estimat…
Breast-feeding initiation in New York City, 1979 to 1996
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore changes in breast-feeding initiation from 1979 to 1996 among infants born in New York City hospitals. METHODS: All New York City hospitals were surveyed every 2 years. Hospital staff reported feeding method at newborn discharge. RESULTS: New York City breast-feeding initiation rates increased consistently from 1979 to 1996 (from 29% to 58%, P
Preschool and School Age Children Under Welfare Reform
Differences in Younger, Middle, and Older Children Admitted to Child Psychiatric Inpatient Services
Adult Tobacco Use Levels After Intensive Tobacco Control Measures
Objectives. We sought to determine the impact of comprehensive tobacco control measures in New York City. Methods. In 2002, New York City implemented a tobacco control strategy of (1) increased cigarette excise taxes; (2) legal action that made virtually all work-places, including bars and restaurants, smoke free; (3) increased cessation services, including a large-scale free nicotine-patch program; (4) education; and (5) evaluation. The health d…
Use of Pharmacy Data to Evaluate Smoking Regulations’ Impact on Sales of Nicotine Replacement Therapies in New York City
Objectives. Recently, New York City and New York State increased cigarette excise taxes and New York City implemented a smoke-free workplace law. To assess the impact of these policies on smoking cessation in New York City, we examined over-the-counter sales of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. Methods. Pharmacy sales data were collected in real time as part of nontraditional surveillance activities. We used Poisson generalized estimat…
Health Care Access and Utilization among Women Who Have Sex with Women
Mental health needs and treatment of foster youth
This article reviews current research on emotional and behavioral disorders among children in foster care and summarizes findings regarding utilization of mental health services in this population. Barriers to needed care are explored, practice and policy implications of lack of care are discussed, and alternative, evidence-based treatment options for foster youth are examined and proposed
Contributions of a Local Health Examination Survey to the Surveillance of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in New York City
Objectives. We sought to evaluate the contribution of the New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NYC-HANES) to local public health surveillance. Methods. Examination-diagnosed estimates of key health conditions from the 2004 NYC-HANES were compared with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2004 national estimates. Findings were also compared with self-reported estimates from the Community Health Surve…
A Population-Based Assessment of the Health of Homeless Families in New York City, 2001–2003
Objectives. We compared estimated population-based health outcomes for New York City (NYC) homeless families with NYC residents overall and in low-income neighborhoods. Methods. We matched a NYC family shelter user registry to mortality, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and blood lead test registries maintained by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2001–2003). Results. Overall adult age-adjusted death rates were similar among the 3 populatio…
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Depression by Partner Status and the Presence of Children in the Household
Food concern and its associations with obesity and diabetes among lower-income New Yorkers
Objective To examine food concern (FC) and its associations with obesity and diabetes in a racially diverse, urban population. Design Cross-sectional population-based survey. Setting Five boroughs of New York City. Subjects Lower-income adults ( n 5981) in the 2004 New York City Community Health Survey. Results The overall prevalence of obesity was 24 % and was higher among FC than non-FC white men and women, black women, US- and foreign-born whi…
Changes in Smoking Prevalence and Number of Cigarettes Smoked Per Day Following the Implementation of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Plan in New York City
Neighborhood Walkability and Active Travel (Walking and Cycling) in New York City
Pushing Produce
Socio-economic status, neighbourhood food environments and consumption of fruits and vegetables in New York City
Objective Recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption are largely unmet. Lower socio-economic status (SES), neighbourhood poverty and poor access to retail outlets selling healthy foods are thought to predict lower consumption. The objective of the present study was to assess the interrelationships between these risk factors as predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption. Design Cross-sectional multilevel analyses of data on fruit and v…
Sodium Intake in a Cross-Sectional, Representative Sample of New York City Adults
Objectives. We estimated sodium intake, which is associated with elevated blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and assessed its association with related variables among New York City adults. Methods. In 2010 we conducted a cross-sectional, population-based survey of 1656 adults, the Heart Follow-Up Study, that collected self-reported health information, measured blood pressure, and obtained sodium, potassium, and creati…
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health, Chronic Medical Conditions, and Development in Young Children
Do Subspecialists Ask About and Refer Families with Psychosocial Concerns? A Comparison with General Pediatricians
Unpacking “support”
Supporting immigrant caregivers during the Covid‐19 pandemic
Digital messaging programs have the potential to be a powerful, low‐cost, technological tool to support multiple facets of caregivers' knowledge, and implementation of developmentally appropriate caregiver‐child activities among diverse immigrant populations. However, involving caregivers and community stakeholders in the cultural and linguistic tailoring of interventions to optimize utilization and engagement may be critical to ensuring messagin…
Enhancing immigrant families’ mental health through the promotion of structural and community-based support
Immigrant communities in the United States are diverse and have many assets. Yet, they often experience stressors that can undermine the mental health of residents. To fully promote mental health and well-being among immigrant communities, it is important to emphasize population-level policies and practices that may serve to mitigate stress and prevent mental health disorders. In this paper, we describe the stressors and stress experienced by imm…
Associations Between Household Chaos and Child Behavior and Vocabulary in an Immigrant, Ethnic-Minority Community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Support, Stress and Postpartum Depression Among Chinese Immigrant Women
Universal Unconditional Cash Transfers for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
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