Alice Ammerman
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 3926811 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Alice Ammerman |
| NOMBRES | Alice |
| APELLIDO | Ammerman |
| FIRMA | AMMERMAN A |
| AFILIACIONES | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 31 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1998 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Diet quality of Marshallese mothers of young children in Northwest Arkansas
Objective: To characterize the dietary patterns of Marshallese mothers of young children in Northwest Arkansas, informing the cultural adaptation of nutrition education curricula. Design: An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted, in which Marshallese women with children under 12 months completed 3 telephone-administered 24-hour dietary recalls with a trained bilingual Marshallese interviewer. Diet quality was characterized using the Hea…
Associations between early introduction to complementary foods, subsequent cereal-added bottle feeding and daily macronutrient intake among infants
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Research-Tested Mobile Produce Market Model Designed to Improve Diet in Under-Resourced Communities
Mobile produce markets are increasingly popular retail vendors used for providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables (F&V) in under-resourced communities; however, evaluation is limited due to design and implementation challenges. This protocol presents the original design of a randomized control trial aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the evidence-based Veggie Van (VV) mobile market model. Nine US community partner organizations were as…
College student motivations for and perceived impacts of volunteering with a nutrition and cooking education program for children
To assess among college students their motivations for and perceived impacts of volunteering with Cooking Matters for Kids as part of No Kid Hungry NC. Seventeen college student volunteers responded to an online survey questionnaire assessing their motivations for volunteering and how they were impacted by their experiences. Motivational functions for volunteering (values, understanding, social, career, protective, enhancement) were assessed usin…
Association between hourly wages and dietary intake after the first phase of implementation of the Minneapolis minimum wage ordinance
Objective: In 2018, Minneapolis began phased implementation of an ordinance to increase the local minimum wage to $15/h. We sought to determine whether the first phase of implementation was associated with changes in frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V), whole-grain-rich foods, and foods high in added sugars among low-wage workers. Design: Natural experiment. Setting: The Wages Study is a prospective cohort study of 974 low-wag…
Effect of calories-only vs physical activity calorie expenditure labeling on lunch calories purchased in worksite cafeterias
In this workplace cafeteria setting, PACE labeling was no more effective than calorie-only labeling in reducing lunchtime calories purchased
Dynamics of intervention adoption, implementation, and maintenance inside organizations
Rural corner store owners’ perceptions of stocking healthier foods in response to proposed SNAP retailer rule changes
Baseline Assessment of a Healthy Corner Store Initiative
In 2016, the North Carolina (NC) Legislature allocated $250,000 to the NC Department of Agriculture, to identify and equip small food retailers to stock healthier foods and beverages in eastern NC food deserts (the NC Healthy Food Small Retailer Program, HFSRP). The purpose of this study was to examine associations between food store environments, shopping patterns, customer purchases, and dietary consumption among corner store customers. We surv…
Dynamics of Implementation and Maintenance of Organizational Health Interventions
In this study, we present case studies to explore the dynamics of implementation and maintenance of health interventions. We analyze how specific interventions are built and eroded, how the building and erosion mechanisms are interconnected, and why we can see significantly different erosion rates across otherwise similar organizations. We use multiple comparative obesity prevention case studies to provide empirical information on the mechanisms …
Effects of physical activity calorie expenditure (Pace) labeling
Labels that convey information in a more readily understandable manner may be more effective at motivating behavior change. Strengths of this study include its cohort design and its robust data capture methods using food photographs and accelerometry
Predictors and outcomes of excess gestational weight gain among low-income pregnant women
Low-income women were interviewed and their post-natal records were retrieved (n = 160) to assess prevalence of excess gestational weight gain and its socio-demographic predictors. More than half of the women (64%) gained excess weight during pregnancy, with an average of 10 lbs in excess of Institute of Medicine guidelines. Logistic regression indicated that women that started pregnancy at an obese body mass index; who were African American or h…
Sociodemographic Disparities in Proximity of Schools to Tobacco Outlets and Fast-Food Restaurants
Objectives. To examine the association of school sociodemographic characteristics with tobacco outlet and fast-food restaurant availability near schools in a national study. Methods. Business lists and data from the National Center for Education Statistics were used to calculate the numbers of tobacco outlets and fast-food restaurants within 800 meters of public schools in 97 US counties. Results. More than 50% of schools with a majority of Hispa…
Developing an agenda for research about policies to improve access to healthy foods in rural communities
This collaborative, trans-disciplinary, participatory process, created a map to guide and prioritize research about polices to improve healthy, affordable food access in rural communities
Developing a Research Agenda for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in High-Risk Rural Communities
The National Institutes of Health convened a workshop to engage researchers and practitioners in dialogue on research issues viewed as either unique or of particular relevance to rural areas, key content areas needed to inform policy and practice in rural settings, and ways rural contexts may influence study design, implementation, assessment of outcomes, and dissemination. Our purpose was to develop a research agenda to address the disproportion…
Research Ethics Education for Community-Engaged Research
Community engagement is increasingly becoming an integral part of research. “Community-engaged research” (CEnR) introduces new stakeholders as well as unique challenges to the protection of participants and the integrity of the research process. We—a group of representatives of CTSA-funded institutions and others who share expertise in research ethics and CEnR—have identified gaps in the literature regarding (1) ethical issues unique to CEnR; (2)…
Community-Responsive Research Priorities
Tapping into an established community-based network and linking researchers to community-identified priorities ensures that NC TraCS addresses the most pressing health needs of North Carolina's residents
The Data Collection/Data Distribution Center
The development of a sustainable network of churches could lead to successful health disparities initiatives
Community-based Participatory Research: Assessing the Evidence: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment, Number 99
Research Expectations Among African American Church Leaders in the PRAISE! Project
Objectives. This study sought to examine the expectations and satisfaction of pastors and lay leaders regarding a research partnership in a randomized trial guided by community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods. Methods. Telephone and self-administered print surveys were administered to 78 pastors and lay leaders. In-depth interviews were conducted with 4 pastors after study completion. Results. The combined survey response rate was 65%…
The PRAISE! Project
Educating Students for Community-Based Partnerships
Many courses for students in professional schools may expect or require a learning experience “in the community.” Simple placement in a community does not assure, however, that students will develop competencies from a community-based perspective, that is, competencies that enable professionals to: (1) enhance the capacity of community members to serve in partnership endeavors; (2) appreciate the role of participation by under-represented or unde…
Preparing Students for More Effective Community Interventions
The traditional approach to community assessment identifies needs and problems within a community but fails to address the strengths and capacities that can serve as the foundation of community interventions. This article describes and assesses the impact of an effort to integrate the assets mapping model of community assessment into two public health classes that include a service learning component. Students entered the courses heavily biased t…
Educating Students for Community-Based Partnerships
Many courses for students in professional schools may expect or require a learning experience “in the community.” Simple placement in a community does not assure, however, that students will develop competencies from a community-based perspective, that is, competencies that enable professionals to: (1) enhance the capacity of community members to serve in partnership endeavors; (2) appreciate the role of participation by under-represented or unde…
Research Expectations Among African American Church Leaders in the PRAISE! Project
Objectives. This study sought to examine the expectations and satisfaction of pastors and lay leaders regarding a research partnership in a randomized trial guided by community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods. Methods. Telephone and self-administered print surveys were administered to 78 pastors and lay leaders. In-depth interviews were conducted with 4 pastors after study completion. Results. The combined survey response rate was 65%…
Sociodemographic Disparities in Proximity of Schools to Tobacco Outlets and Fast-Food Restaurants
Objectives. To examine the association of school sociodemographic characteristics with tobacco outlet and fast-food restaurant availability near schools in a national study. Methods. Business lists and data from the National Center for Education Statistics were used to calculate the numbers of tobacco outlets and fast-food restaurants within 800 meters of public schools in 97 US counties. Results. More than 50% of schools with a majority of Hispa…
Dynamics of intervention adoption, implementation, and maintenance inside organizations
The Data Collection/Data Distribution Center
The development of a sustainable network of churches could lead to successful health disparities initiatives
Developing a Research Agenda for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in High-Risk Rural Communities
The National Institutes of Health convened a workshop to engage researchers and practitioners in dialogue on research issues viewed as either unique or of particular relevance to rural areas, key content areas needed to inform policy and practice in rural settings, and ways rural contexts may influence study design, implementation, assessment of outcomes, and dissemination. Our purpose was to develop a research agenda to address the disproportion…
Community-Responsive Research Priorities
Tapping into an established community-based network and linking researchers to community-identified priorities ensures that NC TraCS addresses the most pressing health needs of North Carolina's residents
Preparing Students for More Effective Community Interventions
The traditional approach to community assessment identifies needs and problems within a community but fails to address the strengths and capacities that can serve as the foundation of community interventions. This article describes and assesses the impact of an effort to integrate the assets mapping model of community assessment into two public health classes that include a service learning component. Students entered the courses heavily biased t…
Educating Students for Community-Based Partnerships
Many courses for students in professional schools may expect or require a learning experience “in the community.” Simple placement in a community does not assure, however, that students will develop competencies from a community-based perspective, that is, competencies that enable professionals to: (1) enhance the capacity of community members to serve in partnership endeavors; (2) appreciate the role of participation by under-represented or unde…
The PRAISE! Project
Research Expectations Among African American Church Leaders in the PRAISE! Project
Objectives. This study sought to examine the expectations and satisfaction of pastors and lay leaders regarding a research partnership in a randomized trial guided by community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods. Methods. Telephone and self-administered print surveys were administered to 78 pastors and lay leaders. In-depth interviews were conducted with 4 pastors after study completion. Results. The combined survey response rate was 65%…
Community-based Participatory Research: Assessing the Evidence: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment, Number 99
The Data Collection/Data Distribution Center
The development of a sustainable network of churches could lead to successful health disparities initiatives
Research Ethics Education for Community-Engaged Research
Community engagement is increasingly becoming an integral part of research. “Community-engaged research” (CEnR) introduces new stakeholders as well as unique challenges to the protection of participants and the integrity of the research process. We—a group of representatives of CTSA-funded institutions and others who share expertise in research ethics and CEnR—have identified gaps in the literature regarding (1) ethical issues unique to CEnR; (2)…
Community-Responsive Research Priorities
Tapping into an established community-based network and linking researchers to community-identified priorities ensures that NC TraCS addresses the most pressing health needs of North Carolina's residents
Developing a Research Agenda for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in High-Risk Rural Communities
The National Institutes of Health convened a workshop to engage researchers and practitioners in dialogue on research issues viewed as either unique or of particular relevance to rural areas, key content areas needed to inform policy and practice in rural settings, and ways rural contexts may influence study design, implementation, assessment of outcomes, and dissemination. Our purpose was to develop a research agenda to address the disproportion…
Developing an agenda for research about policies to improve access to healthy foods in rural communities
This collaborative, trans-disciplinary, participatory process, created a map to guide and prioritize research about polices to improve healthy, affordable food access in rural communities
Sociodemographic Disparities in Proximity of Schools to Tobacco Outlets and Fast-Food Restaurants
Objectives. To examine the association of school sociodemographic characteristics with tobacco outlet and fast-food restaurant availability near schools in a national study. Methods. Business lists and data from the National Center for Education Statistics were used to calculate the numbers of tobacco outlets and fast-food restaurants within 800 meters of public schools in 97 US counties. Results. More than 50% of schools with a majority of Hispa…
Baseline Assessment of a Healthy Corner Store Initiative
In 2016, the North Carolina (NC) Legislature allocated $250,000 to the NC Department of Agriculture, to identify and equip small food retailers to stock healthier foods and beverages in eastern NC food deserts (the NC Healthy Food Small Retailer Program, HFSRP). The purpose of this study was to examine associations between food store environments, shopping patterns, customer purchases, and dietary consumption among corner store customers. We surv…
Dynamics of Implementation and Maintenance of Organizational Health Interventions
In this study, we present case studies to explore the dynamics of implementation and maintenance of health interventions. We analyze how specific interventions are built and eroded, how the building and erosion mechanisms are interconnected, and why we can see significantly different erosion rates across otherwise similar organizations. We use multiple comparative obesity prevention case studies to provide empirical information on the mechanisms …
Effects of physical activity calorie expenditure (Pace) labeling
Labels that convey information in a more readily understandable manner may be more effective at motivating behavior change. Strengths of this study include its cohort design and its robust data capture methods using food photographs and accelerometry
Predictors and outcomes of excess gestational weight gain among low-income pregnant women
Low-income women were interviewed and their post-natal records were retrieved (n = 160) to assess prevalence of excess gestational weight gain and its socio-demographic predictors. More than half of the women (64%) gained excess weight during pregnancy, with an average of 10 lbs in excess of Institute of Medicine guidelines. Logistic regression indicated that women that started pregnancy at an obese body mass index; who were African American or h…
Rural corner store owners’ perceptions of stocking healthier foods in response to proposed SNAP retailer rule changes
Effect of calories-only vs physical activity calorie expenditure labeling on lunch calories purchased in worksite cafeterias
In this workplace cafeteria setting, PACE labeling was no more effective than calorie-only labeling in reducing lunchtime calories purchased
Dynamics of intervention adoption, implementation, and maintenance inside organizations
Association between hourly wages and dietary intake after the first phase of implementation of the Minneapolis minimum wage ordinance
Objective: In 2018, Minneapolis began phased implementation of an ordinance to increase the local minimum wage to $15/h. We sought to determine whether the first phase of implementation was associated with changes in frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V), whole-grain-rich foods, and foods high in added sugars among low-wage workers. Design: Natural experiment. Setting: The Wages Study is a prospective cohort study of 974 low-wag…
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Research-Tested Mobile Produce Market Model Designed to Improve Diet in Under-Resourced Communities
Mobile produce markets are increasingly popular retail vendors used for providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables (F&V) in under-resourced communities; however, evaluation is limited due to design and implementation challenges. This protocol presents the original design of a randomized control trial aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the evidence-based Veggie Van (VV) mobile market model. Nine US community partner organizations were as…
College student motivations for and perceived impacts of volunteering with a nutrition and cooking education program for children
To assess among college students their motivations for and perceived impacts of volunteering with Cooking Matters for Kids as part of No Kid Hungry NC. Seventeen college student volunteers responded to an online survey questionnaire assessing their motivations for volunteering and how they were impacted by their experiences. Motivational functions for volunteering (values, understanding, social, career, protective, enhancement) were assessed usin…
Associations between early introduction to complementary foods, subsequent cereal-added bottle feeding and daily macronutrient intake among infants
Diet quality of Marshallese mothers of young children in Northwest Arkansas
Objective: To characterize the dietary patterns of Marshallese mothers of young children in Northwest Arkansas, informing the cultural adaptation of nutrition education curricula. Design: An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted, in which Marshallese women with children under 12 months completed 3 telephone-administered 24-hour dietary recalls with a trained bilingual Marshallese interviewer. Diet quality was characterized using the Hea…
Medicine (19 obras) · Environmental health (11 obras) · Political science (11 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (10 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Public relations (8 obras) · Business (7 obras) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (7 obras) · Nursing (7 obras) · Computer Science (6 obras)