Ruopeng An
Biographic Data
| ID | 1235843 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ruopeng An |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ruopeng |
| FAMILY NAME | An |
| SIGNATURE | AN R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9632-0209 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 40 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 40 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Child Maltreatment: A Systematic Review
Children living in poverty face elevated maltreatment risk. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest anti-poverty program in the United States, yet no systematic review has synthesized evidence on its impact on child maltreatment. This review synthesizes evidence on the association between SNAP and child maltreatment outcomes in the United States. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analy…
Behind Closed Doors, in Public View: Attitudes Toward Elder Family Financial Exploitation Based on Social Media
Commentary: Ethics—An Ethical Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Social Work Research
Impact of Hurricane Maria on mental and physical health among Puerto Ricans: A matched difference-in-differences analysis
Effectively communicating with local policymakers: A randomized trial of policy brief dissemination to address obesity
Introduction: Evidence-based policies are a powerful tool for impacting health and addressing obesity. Effectively communicating evidence to policymakers is critical to ensure evidence is incorporated into policies. While all public health is local, limited knowledge exists regarding effective approaches for improving local policymakers' uptake of evidence-based policies. Methods: Local policymakers were randomized to view one of four versions of…
Governance Policy Evaluation in the United States during the Pandemic: Nonpharmaceutical Interventions or Else
Scientific evidence suggests that nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) effectively curb the spread of COVID-19 before a pharmaceutical solution. Implementing these interventions also significantly affects regular socioeconomic activities and practices of social, racial, and political justice. Local governments often face conflicting goals during policymaking. Striking a balance among competing goals during a global pandemic is a fine science of…
Impact of soda tax on beverage price, sale, purchase, and consumption in the US: A systematic review and meta-analysis of natural experiments
Development of a Risk Score to Predict Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the third leading cause of death among infants younger than one year of age. Effective SIDS prediction models have yet to be developed. Hence, we developed a risk score for SIDS, testing contemporary factors including infant exposure to passive smoke, circumcision, and sleep position along with known risk factors based on 291 SIDS and 242 healthy control infants. The data were retrieved from death certificat…
Air pollution, physical activity and health: A mapping review of the evidence
BACKGROUND: Exposure to air pollution and physical inactivity are both significant risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These risk factors are also linked so that the change in exposure in one will impact risks and benefits of the other. These links are well captured in the active transport (walking, cycling) health impact models, in which the increases in active transport leading to increased inhaled dose of air pollution. However,…
Physical Activity and Mental Health among Chinese Adolescents
Objectives: We assessed the relationship between physical activity (PA) and mental health among Chinese adolescents. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 4 Chinese cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Nanchang, and Urumchi. We randomly selected 25 schools from these cities in both urban and suburban areas. A total of 9269 adolescents completed the survey. We conducted multilevel logistic regressions to examine the relationship between PA enga…
Perceived Importance of Factors in Cannabis Purchase Decisions: A Best-worst Scaling Experiment
Impact of neighbourhood food environment on diet and obesity in China: A systematic review
Objective: This study systematically reviewed literature on the neighbourhood food environment in relation to diet and obesity among residents in China. Design: A keyword search of peer-reviewed articles was performed in Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science. Eligibility criteria include study designs: longitudinal/cohort studies or cross-sectional studies; study participants: people of all ages; exposures: neighbourhood food environment (…
The Impact of Late-Life Disability Spectrum on Depressive Symptoms: A Fixed-Effects Analysis of Panel Data
While limitations in a range of daily activities have harmful effects on mental health, using compensatory strategies that do not erode one's perception of autonomy can help older adults cope with the psychological detriments of late-life disability
Mitigation Interventions in the United States: An Exploratory Investigation of Determinants and Impacts
Purpose: To examine the determinants and impacts of implementing the mitigation interventions to combat the COVID-19 disease in the United States during the first 5 weeks of the pandemic. Method: A content analysis identified nine types of mitigation interventions and the timing at which states enacted these strategies. A proportional hazard model, a multiple-event survival model, and a random-effect spatial error panel model in conjunction with …
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Mental Health among US Adults
Objectives: Hurricane Katrina was an intense tropical cyclone that made landfall in the United States (US) in August 2005, causing catastrophic damage in several states. This study examined the impact of Hurricane Katrina on mental health status among US adults. Methods: Multilevel regressions based on the difference-in-differences study design were performed on individual-level data (N = 70,267) retrieved from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveill…
Fresh and Fresh Lean Beef Intake in Relation to Functional Limitations among US Older Adults, 2005-2016
Objectives: In this study, we assessed fresh and fresh lean beef intake in relation to functional limitations among US adults 65 years and older. Methods: We conducted logistic regressions on individual-level 24-hour dietary recall and health indicator data (N = 6135) retrieved from 2005-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Results: Approximately 51%, 14%, and 9% of older adults consumed beef, fresh beef, and fresh lean beef, re…
The Impact of Natural Disasters on Dietary Intake
Objectives: In this study, we explored the potential impact of disasters on individuals' fruit and vegetable consumption. Methods: Individual-level data (N = 351,229) from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2011 survey were merged with county-level disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) based on disaster duration, interview month and residential county. Multilevel mixed-effects generalize…
A systematic review of food pantry-based interventions in the USA
Objective Food pantries play a critical role in combating food insecurity. The objective of the present work was to systematically review and synthesize scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of food pantry-based interventions in the USA. Design Keyword/reference search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library and CINAHL for peer-reviewed articles published until May 2018 that met the following criteria. Setting:…
Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Among US Adults: Use of 1999–2014 NHANES Data
Trends in Life Expectancy and Its Association with Economic Factors in the Belt and Road Countries—Evidence from 2000–2014
In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative in an effort to promote trade and economic collaboration. This study examined the change in life expectancy (LE) among countries along B&R and studied the impact of economic development on LE. Data from 65 B&R countries from 2000 to 2014 were compiled and analyzed. Trend of LE was examined by sex and country. Linear quantile mixed model was used to study the associations between LE and ec…
Impact of Air Pollution on Sedentary Behavior: A Cohort Study of Freshmen at a University in Beijing, China
Human populations worldwide have experienced substantial environmental issues in part due to air pollution, notably in China. Gaps in the scientific literature remain regarding the relationship between air pollution and sedentary behavior among young adults in China. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of air pollution on sedentary behavior among college students living in Beijing, China. We conducted follow-up health surveys on 12…
State Laws Governing Competitive Foods and Beverages Sold in Schools and Childhood Obesity among Children with Special Healthcare Needs, 2007‐2016
Objective In this study, we assessed the impact of state laws governing competitive foods/beverages sold in schools on childhood overweight/obesity among children aged 10-17 years with and without special healthcare needs (SHCN). Methods Individual-level data from 2007-2008, 2011-2012, and 2016 National Survey of Children's Health (N = 108,009) were merged to data on state codified laws regulating competitive foods/beverages sold in schools based…
Obesity Prevalence and Voting Behaviors in the 2016 US Presidential Election
Objective We assessed the relationship between county-level prevalence of adult obesity and voting behaviors in the 2016 US presidential election. Methods Spatial autoregressive regression was performed to examine county-level obesity rate in relation to the vote margin for the Republican Party presidential candidate, defined as the percentage difference in votes received by the Republican presidential candidate and those received by the Democrat…
Regression Models to Predict Corrected Height, Weight, and Obesity Indicators among University Students in Beijing, China
ObjectiveWhereas data collection on subjective anthropometric measures is inexpensive and sometimes may be the only feasible option for large-scale population-based surveys, self-reported height and weight can be susceptible to measurement error and social desirability bias. In this study, we aimed to assess the level of discrepancy between self-reported and device-measured height, weight, and obesity indicators, and to construct regression model…
Influence of Ambient Air Pollution on Television Use among Residents in Shanghai, China
Modest but not more severe air pollution was associated with reduced television use. People might mitigate the detrimental impact of air pollution by engaging in other indoor activities and/or sleeping
Mitigation Interventions in the United States: An Exploratory Investigation of Determinants and Impacts
Purpose: To examine the determinants and impacts of implementing the mitigation interventions to combat the COVID-19 disease in the United States during the first 5 weeks of the pandemic. Method: A content analysis identified nine types of mitigation interventions and the timing at which states enacted these strategies. A proportional hazard model, a multiple-event survival model, and a random-effect spatial error panel model in conjunction with …
The Bidirectional Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Homebound Status Among Older Adults
Homebound status and depressive symptoms form a feedback loop to influence each other. Improving the outdoor mobility of older adults may have immediate benefits for reducing depressive symptoms
Nationwide expansion of a financial incentive program on fruit and vegetable purchases among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants: A cost-effectiveness analysis
School and Residential Neighborhood Food Environment and Diet Among California Youth
Eating Better for Less: A National Discount Program for Healthy Food Purchases in South Africa
A substantial price intervention might be effective in improving diets
Effectiveness of subsidies in promoting healthy food purchases and consumption: A review of field experiments
Objective To systematically review evidence from field interventions on the effectiveness of monetary subsidies in promoting healthier food purchases and consumption. Design Keyword and reference searches were conducted in five electronic databases: Cochrane Library, EconLit, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Web of Science. Studies were included based on the following criteria: (i) intervention: field experiments; (ii) population: adolescents 12–17 years ol…
Social Vulnerability and Leisure-time Physical Inactivity among US Adults
Neighborhood social vulnerability may profoundly impact individuals' engagement in physical activity. SVI could be a useful tool to guide community-based health promotion initiatives in addition to its intended use for emergency preparedness
Change in daily energy intake associated with pairwise compositional change in carbohydrate, fat and protein intake among US adults, 1999–2010
Objective To assess the change in daily energy intake associated with pairwise compositional change in carbohydrate, fat and protein intake among US adults stratified by sex, race/ethnicity and weight status. Design Linear mixture model was performed to estimate the relationship between daily energy intake and macronutrient composition, adjusted for age and alcohol consumption, and accounting for survey design. Setting Study sample from the Natio…
Nationwide expansion of a financial incentive program on fruit and vegetable purchases among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Residential Neighborhood Amenities and Physical Activity Among U.S. Children with Special Health Care Needs
Diabetes diagnosis and nutrition facts label use among US adults, 2005–2010
Objective To assess the role of diabetes diagnosis as a potential teachable moment in nutrition facts label use among US adults. Design Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between diabetes diagnosis status (diagnosed diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes, diagnosed prediabetes, undiagnosed prediabetes, no diabetes or prediabetes) and self-reported nutrition facts label use, adjusted by individual characteristics and s…
Correlates of nutrition label use among college students and young adults: A review
Objective Nutrition labels are an essential source for consumers to obtain nutrition-related information on food products and serve as a population-level intervention with unparalleled reach. The present study systematically reviewed existing evidence on the correlates of nutrition label use among college students and young adults. Design Keyword and reference searches were conducted in PubMed, EBSCO, PsycInfo, Cochrane Library and Web of Science…
Dietary Habits and Cognitive Impairment Risk Among Oldest-Old Chinese
Dietary habits might profoundly impact cognitive functioning among the oldest-old Chinese. This work has limitations pertaining to study design and measure. Future work adopting experimental design and refined dietary measures is warranted to confirm these findings and inform public nutrition practices aiming at preventing cognitive decline among the oldest-old Chinese population
Geographical Variations in the Environmental Determinants of Physical Inactivity among U.S. Adults
Physical inactivity is a major modifiable risk factor for morbidity, disability and premature mortality worldwide. This study assessed the geographical variations in the impact of environmental quality on physical inactivity among U.S. adults. Data on county-level prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity came from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. County environment was measured by the Environmental Quality Index (EQI), a comp…
Assessing the Network of Agencies in Local Communities that Promote Healthy Eating and Lifestyles among Populations with Limited Resources
Promoting healthy eating and lifestyles among populations with limited resources warrants strong partnership across agencies in communities. Network analysis serves as a useful tool to evaluate community partnerships and facilitate coalition building
A Cash-back Rebate Program for Healthy Food Purchases in South Africa: Selection and Program Effects in Self-reported Diet Patterns
Large population interventions are an essential complement to laboratory experiments, but selection biases require explicit attention in evaluation studies conducted in naturalistic settings
Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Air Pollution and Physical Activity: A Longitudinal Study of University Retirees in Beijing, China
Air pollution significantly discouraged Chinese older adults from engaging in daily physical activities. Policy interventions are needed to reduce air pollution in China's urban areas
The Bidirectional Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Homebound Status Among Older Adults
Homebound status and depressive symptoms form a feedback loop to influence each other. Improving the outdoor mobility of older adults may have immediate benefits for reducing depressive symptoms
Trends in Life Expectancy and Its Association with Economic Factors in the Belt and Road Countries—Evidence from 2000–2014
In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative in an effort to promote trade and economic collaboration. This study examined the change in life expectancy (LE) among countries along B&R and studied the impact of economic development on LE. Data from 65 B&R countries from 2000 to 2014 were compiled and analyzed. Trend of LE was examined by sex and country. Linear quantile mixed model was used to study the associations between LE and ec…
Impact of Air Pollution on Sedentary Behavior: A Cohort Study of Freshmen at a University in Beijing, China
Human populations worldwide have experienced substantial environmental issues in part due to air pollution, notably in China. Gaps in the scientific literature remain regarding the relationship between air pollution and sedentary behavior among young adults in China. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of air pollution on sedentary behavior among college students living in Beijing, China. We conducted follow-up health surveys on 12…
State Laws Governing Competitive Foods and Beverages Sold in Schools and Childhood Obesity among Children with Special Healthcare Needs, 2007‐2016
Objective In this study, we assessed the impact of state laws governing competitive foods/beverages sold in schools on childhood overweight/obesity among children aged 10-17 years with and without special healthcare needs (SHCN). Methods Individual-level data from 2007-2008, 2011-2012, and 2016 National Survey of Children's Health (N = 108,009) were merged to data on state codified laws regulating competitive foods/beverages sold in schools based…
Obesity Prevalence and Voting Behaviors in the 2016 US Presidential Election
Objective We assessed the relationship between county-level prevalence of adult obesity and voting behaviors in the 2016 US presidential election. Methods Spatial autoregressive regression was performed to examine county-level obesity rate in relation to the vote margin for the Republican Party presidential candidate, defined as the percentage difference in votes received by the Republican presidential candidate and those received by the Democrat…
Regression Models to Predict Corrected Height, Weight, and Obesity Indicators among University Students in Beijing, China
ObjectiveWhereas data collection on subjective anthropometric measures is inexpensive and sometimes may be the only feasible option for large-scale population-based surveys, self-reported height and weight can be susceptible to measurement error and social desirability bias. In this study, we aimed to assess the level of discrepancy between self-reported and device-measured height, weight, and obesity indicators, and to construct regression model…
Influence of Ambient Air Pollution on Television Use among Residents in Shanghai, China
Modest but not more severe air pollution was associated with reduced television use. People might mitigate the detrimental impact of air pollution by engaging in other indoor activities and/or sleeping
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Mental Health among US Adults
Objectives: Hurricane Katrina was an intense tropical cyclone that made landfall in the United States (US) in August 2005, causing catastrophic damage in several states. This study examined the impact of Hurricane Katrina on mental health status among US adults. Methods: Multilevel regressions based on the difference-in-differences study design were performed on individual-level data (N = 70,267) retrieved from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveill…
Fresh and Fresh Lean Beef Intake in Relation to Functional Limitations among US Older Adults, 2005-2016
Objectives: In this study, we assessed fresh and fresh lean beef intake in relation to functional limitations among US adults 65 years and older. Methods: We conducted logistic regressions on individual-level 24-hour dietary recall and health indicator data (N = 6135) retrieved from 2005-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Results: Approximately 51%, 14%, and 9% of older adults consumed beef, fresh beef, and fresh lean beef, re…
The Impact of Natural Disasters on Dietary Intake
Objectives: In this study, we explored the potential impact of disasters on individuals' fruit and vegetable consumption. Methods: Individual-level data (N = 351,229) from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2011 survey were merged with county-level disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) based on disaster duration, interview month and residential county. Multilevel mixed-effects generalize…
A systematic review of food pantry-based interventions in the USA
Objective Food pantries play a critical role in combating food insecurity. The objective of the present work was to systematically review and synthesize scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of food pantry-based interventions in the USA. Design Keyword/reference search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library and CINAHL for peer-reviewed articles published until May 2018 that met the following criteria. Setting:…
Medicine (29 works) · Environmental health (21 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Gerontology (13 works) · Economics (11 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (11 works) · Demography (10 works) · Demography (10 works) · Geography (10 works) · Population (10 works)