Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 169651 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb |
| NOMBRES | Cheryl Dennison |
| APELLIDO | Himmelfarb |
| FIRMA | HIMMELFARB C D |
| AFILIACIONES | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1918-4316 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 5 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2013 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
What drives older adults’ acceptance of virtual humans? A conjoint and latent class analysis on virtual exercise coach attributes for a community-based exercise program
As an example of health-enhancing physical activities (HEPA), structured physical exercise is valuable in promoting healthy lifestyles among community-dwelling older adults. Technology-driven virtual coaches have the potential to enhance and improve exercise programs, but the preferences of the aging population were not previously explored. This study examined and analyzed the attributes and levels related to the acceptance of virtual coaches amo…
From Dialogue to Action
INTRODUCTION: Clinical research is a cornerstone to medical innovation, yet Black/African American and Latino populations are underrepresented in clinical research, contributing to poorer health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study examined perspectives on clinical research recruitment and engagement among historically underrepresented populations. METHODS: Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 59 community members and leaders from Baltim…
Leveraging digital tools to enhance diversity and inclusion in clinical trial recruitment
Clinical research is pivotal in assessing the safety and efficacy of new treatments in healthcare. However, the success of such research depends on the inclusion of a diverse and representative participant sample, which is currently lacking. This lack of diversity in biomedical research participants has significant repercussions, limiting the real-world applicability and accessibility of medical interventions, especially for underrepresented grou…
The impact of a mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activity program among community-dwelling older adults
Background Physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle among community-dwelling older adults poses a greater risk for progressive physical and cognitive decline. Mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activities such as the use of virtual coaches provide an emerging and promising solution to support healthy lifestyle, but the impact has not been clearly understood. Methods and analysis An observational explanatory sequential …
Exploring patient-, provider-, and health facility-level determinants of blood pressure among patients with hypertension
Optimal blood pressure (BP) control is essential in averting cardiovascular disease and associated complications, yet multiple factors influence the achievement of BP targets. We explored patient-, provider-, and health facility-level factors of systolic and diastolic BP and controlled BP status among patients with hypertension in Ghana. Using a cross-sectional design, we recruited 15 health facilities, and from each facility, we recruited four h…
Social determinants of health and emergency department visits among older adults with multimorbidity
SDoH factors are associated with ED visits among older adults with multimorbidity. Systematic multidisciplinary team approaches are needed to address social disparities affecting not only multimorbidity prevalence but also health-seeking behaviors and emergent healthcare access
Grassroots and Digital Outreach Strategies Raise Awareness of Covid-19 Information and Research in Baltimore City
We aimed to disseminate reliable COVID-19 information to the Black and Latino communities of Baltimore City, Maryland, between July 2020 and December 2022. With community partners, we disseminated evidence-based COVID-19 information via grassroots and digital strategies, including Hopkins Opportunity for Participant Engagement, and connected volunteers to COVID-19 research. Using a multimodal approach facilitated dissemination of reliable informa…
Health systems interventions for hypertension management and associated outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hypertension is a significant global health problem, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite the effectiveness of medications and lifestyle interventions in reducing blood pressure, shortfalls across health systems continue to impede progress in achieving optimal hypertension control rates. The current review explores the health system interventions on hypertension management and associated outcomes in SSA. The World Health Organization…
Migration-Related Weight Changes among African Immigrants in the United States
(1) Background: people who migrate from low-to high-income countries are at an increased risk of weight gain, and excess weight is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Few studies have quantified the changes in body mass index (BMI) pre- and post-migration among African immigrants. We assessed changes in BMI pre- and post-migration from Africa to the United States (US) and its associated risk factors. (2) Methods: we performed a cross-sectio…
Social Determinants of Emergency Department Visits among Persons Diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke
Being Black, unmarried, unemployed, and having lower income levels were associated with a higher likelihood of having ≥1 ED visits in the prior 12 months among individuals with a CHD or stroke diagnosis. SDOH should be considered when developing systematic interventions to prevent costly ED visits
Social determinants of hypertension and diabetes among African immigrants
Among African immigrants, those who were unemployed had a higher likelihood of a self-reported diagnosis of diabetes than those who were employed. Also, people who had health insurance were more likely to self-report a diagnosis of hypertension. Additional studies are needed to further understand the influence of social determinants of health on hypertension and diabetes to develop health policies and interventions to improve the cardiovascular h…
ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes among immigrants in the United States
Immigrants from Mexico/Central America/Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent bore the highest burden of overweight/obesity and diabetes while those from Southeast Asia and Russia bore the highest burden of hypertension
African Americans, African Immigrants, and Afro-Caribbeans Differ in Social Determinants of Hypertension and Diabetes
The Association Between Acculturation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Ghanaian and Nigerian-born African Immigrants in the United States
Social Determinants of Risk and Outcomes for Cardiovascular Disease
The American Heart
The Afro-Cardiac Study
Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Hypertension is the most common condition seen in primary care and leads to myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. Patients want to be assured that blood pressure (BP) treatment will reduce their disease burden, while clinicians want guidance on hypertension management using the best scientific evidence. This report takes a rigorous, evidence-based approach to recommend treatment t…
A Phased Cluster-randomized Trial of Rural Hospitals Testing a Quality Collaborative to Improve Heart Failure Care
BACKGROUND: Use of evidence-based practices for heart failure (HF) patients has the potential to improve outcomes and reduce variations in care delivery. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of a rural hospital quality collaborative and organizational context (nurse staffing and practice environment) on 4 HF core measures. RESEARCH DESIGN: Phased cluster-randomized trial with delayed intervention control group. The intervention included a HF toolki…
African Americans, African Immigrants, and Afro-Caribbeans Differ in Social Determinants of Hypertension and Diabetes
Social determinants of hypertension and diabetes among African immigrants
Among African immigrants, those who were unemployed had a higher likelihood of a self-reported diagnosis of diabetes than those who were employed. Also, people who had health insurance were more likely to self-report a diagnosis of hypertension. Additional studies are needed to further understand the influence of social determinants of health on hypertension and diabetes to develop health policies and interventions to improve the cardiovascular h…
A Phased Cluster-randomized Trial of Rural Hospitals Testing a Quality Collaborative to Improve Heart Failure Care
BACKGROUND: Use of evidence-based practices for heart failure (HF) patients has the potential to improve outcomes and reduce variations in care delivery. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of a rural hospital quality collaborative and organizational context (nurse staffing and practice environment) on 4 HF core measures. RESEARCH DESIGN: Phased cluster-randomized trial with delayed intervention control group. The intervention included a HF toolki…
Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Hypertension is the most common condition seen in primary care and leads to myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. Patients want to be assured that blood pressure (BP) treatment will reduce their disease burden, while clinicians want guidance on hypertension management using the best scientific evidence. This report takes a rigorous, evidence-based approach to recommend treatment t…
Social Determinants of Risk and Outcomes for Cardiovascular Disease
The American Heart
The Afro-Cardiac Study
The Association Between Acculturation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Ghanaian and Nigerian-born African Immigrants in the United States
ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes among immigrants in the United States
Immigrants from Mexico/Central America/Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent bore the highest burden of overweight/obesity and diabetes while those from Southeast Asia and Russia bore the highest burden of hypertension
African Americans, African Immigrants, and Afro-Caribbeans Differ in Social Determinants of Hypertension and Diabetes
Social Determinants of Emergency Department Visits among Persons Diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke
Being Black, unmarried, unemployed, and having lower income levels were associated with a higher likelihood of having ≥1 ED visits in the prior 12 months among individuals with a CHD or stroke diagnosis. SDOH should be considered when developing systematic interventions to prevent costly ED visits
Social determinants of hypertension and diabetes among African immigrants
Among African immigrants, those who were unemployed had a higher likelihood of a self-reported diagnosis of diabetes than those who were employed. Also, people who had health insurance were more likely to self-report a diagnosis of hypertension. Additional studies are needed to further understand the influence of social determinants of health on hypertension and diabetes to develop health policies and interventions to improve the cardiovascular h…
Migration-Related Weight Changes among African Immigrants in the United States
(1) Background: people who migrate from low-to high-income countries are at an increased risk of weight gain, and excess weight is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Few studies have quantified the changes in body mass index (BMI) pre- and post-migration among African immigrants. We assessed changes in BMI pre- and post-migration from Africa to the United States (US) and its associated risk factors. (2) Methods: we performed a cross-sectio…
Health systems interventions for hypertension management and associated outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hypertension is a significant global health problem, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite the effectiveness of medications and lifestyle interventions in reducing blood pressure, shortfalls across health systems continue to impede progress in achieving optimal hypertension control rates. The current review explores the health system interventions on hypertension management and associated outcomes in SSA. The World Health Organization…
Leveraging digital tools to enhance diversity and inclusion in clinical trial recruitment
Clinical research is pivotal in assessing the safety and efficacy of new treatments in healthcare. However, the success of such research depends on the inclusion of a diverse and representative participant sample, which is currently lacking. This lack of diversity in biomedical research participants has significant repercussions, limiting the real-world applicability and accessibility of medical interventions, especially for underrepresented grou…
The impact of a mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activity program among community-dwelling older adults
Background Physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle among community-dwelling older adults poses a greater risk for progressive physical and cognitive decline. Mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activities such as the use of virtual coaches provide an emerging and promising solution to support healthy lifestyle, but the impact has not been clearly understood. Methods and analysis An observational explanatory sequential …
Exploring patient-, provider-, and health facility-level determinants of blood pressure among patients with hypertension
Optimal blood pressure (BP) control is essential in averting cardiovascular disease and associated complications, yet multiple factors influence the achievement of BP targets. We explored patient-, provider-, and health facility-level factors of systolic and diastolic BP and controlled BP status among patients with hypertension in Ghana. Using a cross-sectional design, we recruited 15 health facilities, and from each facility, we recruited four h…
Social determinants of health and emergency department visits among older adults with multimorbidity
SDoH factors are associated with ED visits among older adults with multimorbidity. Systematic multidisciplinary team approaches are needed to address social disparities affecting not only multimorbidity prevalence but also health-seeking behaviors and emergent healthcare access
Grassroots and Digital Outreach Strategies Raise Awareness of Covid-19 Information and Research in Baltimore City
We aimed to disseminate reliable COVID-19 information to the Black and Latino communities of Baltimore City, Maryland, between July 2020 and December 2022. With community partners, we disseminated evidence-based COVID-19 information via grassroots and digital strategies, including Hopkins Opportunity for Participant Engagement, and connected volunteers to COVID-19 research. Using a multimodal approach facilitated dissemination of reliable informa…
What drives older adults’ acceptance of virtual humans? A conjoint and latent class analysis on virtual exercise coach attributes for a community-based exercise program
As an example of health-enhancing physical activities (HEPA), structured physical exercise is valuable in promoting healthy lifestyles among community-dwelling older adults. Technology-driven virtual coaches have the potential to enhance and improve exercise programs, but the preferences of the aging population were not previously explored. This study examined and analyzed the attributes and levels related to the acceptance of virtual coaches amo…
From Dialogue to Action
INTRODUCTION: Clinical research is a cornerstone to medical innovation, yet Black/African American and Latino populations are underrepresented in clinical research, contributing to poorer health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study examined perspectives on clinical research recruitment and engagement among historically underrepresented populations. METHODS: Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 59 community members and leaders from Baltim…
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