Janice F Bell

Datos Biográficos

ID375766
NOMBREJanice F Bell
NOMBRESJanice F
APELLIDOBell
FIRMABELL J F
AFILIACIONESUniversity of Washington
ORCID0000-0002-6528-0686
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS32
TOTAL DE CITAS138
TOTAL COMO AUTOR32
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2003
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H5

  • Sleep duration and sleep problems in non-Hispanic Black adults

    Open AccessEverlyne Ogugu, Everlyne G Ogugu et al.ARTICLEEthnicity and Health2026

    OBJECTIVE: Previous research indicates that non-Hispanic Black adults are more likely to report extremes in sleep duration and worse levels of sleep quality compared to their White counterparts. However, studies examining predictors of sleep among Black adults are limited. This study addressed this gap by examining sociodemographic and health-related factors associated with sleep duration and sleep problems among non-Hispanic Black adults. METHOD…

  • Neighborhood characteristics and psychological distress of long-term immigrants in California

    Open AccessJohn Wagstaff, Jan A Wagstaff et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    Immigrants and their communities face unique challenges that exacerbate their risk for psychological distress. For long-term immigrants, these challenges may intensify over time, leading to feelings of isolation, frustration, and marginalization, contributing to higher levels of stress. Neighborhood programs that support community-building and connection may be an effective solution, however, evidence to inform such interventions is sparse. The a…

  • Time in the United States and walking for physical activity among Black Californians

    Open AccessKougang Anne, Mark Fedyk et al.ARTICLEJournal of Migration and Health2025

    Some foreign-born Black Californians have higher odds of walking for PA related to transportation than their US-born counterparts. Future research is needed to examine the role of mental health status on PA levels of this immigrant group

  • Comparing Social Isolation in Older Adults With and Without Physical Health Challenges During Covid-19

    Open AccessTina R Kilaberia, Yuanyuan Hu et al.ARTICLEINQUIRY The Journal of Health…2024

    Older adults were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to explore experiences of sudden-onset social isolation and factors that influenced it among social isolation in two groups of older adults. A qualitative thematic study with a survey component was conducted comparing 18 older adults in two groups: 12 reporting physical health challenges and 6 reporting no physical health challenges. Three qualitative themes …

  • Diverse demands and resources among racially/ethnically diverse caregivers

    Open AccessRobin L Whitney, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEEthnicity and Health2023Referencias: 7

    Many caregiving demands and tasks are similar by race/ethnicity and represent considerable investment of time, energy and care. Differences in the effects of resources and demands by race/ethnicity should be explored in future research as they may have implications for assessment and planning of culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions

  • Social Needs and Acculturation as Predictors of Emotional Problems and Perceived Stress Among Latinx Mothers with Low Income

    Open AccessVictoria F Keeton, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEJournal of Immigrant and Minority…2022

    Associations between household social needs, acculturation, and emotional health remain understudied, particularly among Latinx mothers. We analyzed baseline survey data from 455 Latinx mothers in a previous study. Using multinomial regression, we examined whether emotional problems and perceived stress were associated with household social needs and acculturation. Almost half the sample reported four or more household social needs. Social needs …

  • Factors associated with habitual sleep duration in US adults with hypertension

    Open AccessEverlyne Ogugu, Everlyne G Ogugu et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    This population-based study identified factors independently associated with habitual sleep duration in adults with hypertension. These included help-seeking for sleeping difficulty, gender, age, chronic kidney disease, depressive symptoms, race/ethnicity, and employment status. These findings can help in the development of tailored approaches for promoting adequate sleep duration in adults with hypertension

  • Social isolation and health among family caregivers of older adults

    Open AccessJ Pohl, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEHealth & Social Care in the…2022Citada por: 1Referencias: 4

    Social isolation is associated with adverse health outcomes in the general older adult population, but little is known about indicators of social isolation in family caregiver populations. This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of social isolation in the 2015 National Survey of Caregiving. Using the Convoy Model of social relations, a life-course social support framework, we also examined associations between social isolation and care…

  • Factors Associated With Cannabis Use During the Reproductive Cycle

    Open AccessDanica Loralyn Taylor, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2021

    Recreational cannabis legalization is associated with the use of cannabis prior to, during, and after pregnancy. Renewed clinical and policy efforts may be warranted to update prenatal substance use prevention programs, educational campaigns, and provider education as cannabis legalization evolves

  • Training and retention in rural and remote Australia

    Open AccessMarshall Makate, Tonia Ledwith et al.ARTICLEJournal of Rural Studies2021Referencias: 3

  • Is Maternal Income in Childhood Associated With Adolescent Health and Behavioral Outcomes

    Open AccessMegan Shepherd-Banigan, Anirban Basu et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Issues2019Citada por: 1Referencias: 32

    Maternal income increases immediate investment in children for food, child care, and health care, but whether maternal income influences longer term health and behavioral outcomes is unknown. Using data from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development, we examine the association between maternal income in early and later childhood on body mass index percentile, problem behaviors, and self-reported health status at age 15 among a sam…

  • Associations of Provider‐to‐Population Ratios and Population Health by County‐Level Rurality

    Open AccessBronwyn E Fields, Jeri L Bigbee et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2016

    PURPOSE: To explore the relationship between provider-to-population ratios, rurality and population health in the United States using counties as the unit of analysis. METHOD: Population ratios for registered nurses (RNs), primary care physicians, and dentists were included in multivariable regression analyses. Population health indices assessed were premature death rate, self-rated health, teen birth rate, and mammography screening rate. FINDING…

  • The Impact of Insurance Instability on Health Service Utilization

    Open AccessBronwyn E Fields, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2015

    PURPOSE: Discontinuous and no health insurance are major barriers to health care utilization. This paper examines if nonmetropolitan versus metropolitan residence is associated with differences in health care utilization in the face of insurance instability. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis of adults aged 18-64 years was conducted using the 2006-2010 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data set (N = 61,039). Negative binomial regression was used …

  • Weapon Carrying, Physical Fighting and Gang Membership Among Youth in Washington State Military Families

    Open AccessSarah C Reed, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2014

  • Paid Leave Benefits Among a National Sample of Working Mothers with Infants in the United States

    Open AccessMegan Shepherd-Banigan, Janice F BellARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2013

  • Bullying and Quality of Life in Youths Perceived as Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual in Washington State, 2010

    Donald L Patrick, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2013Citada por: 5Referencias: 17

    Objectives. We examined the association between perceived sexual orientation (PSO), bullying, and quality of life (QOL) among US adolescents. Methods. We analyzed data from the 2010 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey collected in public school grades 8, 10, and 12 (n = 27 752). Bullying status was characterized as never bullied, bullied because of PSO, or bullied for other reasons. Survey-weighted regression examined differences in QOL, depres…

  • Receipt of Preventive Oral Health Care by U.S. Children

    Open AccessColleen E Huebner, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2012

  • Oral Health Need and Access to Dental Services

    Open AccessJanice F Bell, Colleen E Huebner et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2012

  • Weight status, quality of life, and cigarette smoking among adolescents in Washington State

    Open AccessHong-mei Wang, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEQuality of Life Research2012

  • Health Care Use and Expenditures Associated With Access to the Medical Home for Children and Youth

    Melissa A Romaire, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEMedical Care2012Referencias: 28

    BACKGROUND: The pediatric medical home is an approach to the delivery of family-centered health care. Policy-makers and payers are interested in potential changes to health care utilization and expenditures under this model. OBJECTIVE: To test associations between having a medical home and health service use and expenditures among US children and youth. RESEARCH DESIGN: Observational cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS: A total of 26,221 children age…

  • Adolescent Well-Being in Washington State Military Families

    Sarah C Reed, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2011Referencias: 40

    Objectives. We examined associations between parental military service and adolescent well-being. Methods. We used cross-sectional data from the 2008 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey collected in public school grades 8, 10, and 12 (n = 10 606). We conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses to test associations between parental military service and adolescent well-being (quality of life, depressed mood, thoughts of suicide). Results…

  • Adolescent Well-Being in Washington State Military Families

    Sarah C Reed, Janice F Bell et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2011Citada por: 6Referencias: 45

    Objectives. We examined associations between parental military service and adolescent well-being. Methods. We used cross-sectional data from the 2008 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey collected in public school grades 8, 10, and 12 (n = 10 606). We conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses to test associations between parental military service and adolescent well-being (quality of life, depressed mood, thoughts of suicide). Results…

  • Associations of Television Content Type and Obesity in Children

    Open AccessFrederick J Zimmerman, Janice F BellARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2010Citada por: 17Referencias: 48

    Objectives. We tested the associations of content types of children's television viewing with subsequent body mass index (BMI) to assess the plausibility of different causal pathways. Methods. We used time-use diary data from the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics to measure television viewing categorized by format and educational and commercial content. Analyses were stratified by age because children younger than 7 years are less able to understan…

  • Neighborhood Greenness and 2-Year Changes in Body Mass Index of Children and Youth

    Open AccessJanice F Bell, Jeffrey S Wilson et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Preventive…2008

  • The Causal Effect of Health Insurance on Utilization and Outcomes in Adults

    Joseph D Freeman, Srikanth Kadiyala et al.ARTICLEMedical Care2008Referencias: 28

    BACKGROUND: No current consensus exists on the causal effect of gaining or losing health insurance on health care utilization and health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To systemically search and review available evidence of estimated causal effects of health insurance on health care utilization and/or health outcomes among nonelderly adults in the United States. RESEARCH DESIGN: A systematic search of 3 electronic databases (PubMed, JSTOR, EconLit) was per…