Allison Bovell-Ammon
Biographic Data
| ID | 1735295 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Allison Bovell-Ammon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Allison |
| FAMILY NAME | Bovell-Ammon |
| SIGNATURE | BOVELL-AMMON A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Boston Medical Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0378-3392 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
But who takes care of the mom
Association Between Material Hardship in Families With Young Children and Federal Relief Program Participation by Race and Ethnicity and Maternal Nativity
The results of this cohort study suggest that the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated preexisting inequities in food insecurity and difficulty paying rent according to race and ethnicity and maternal nativity and that equity-focused policy changes are needed to ensure that all children and their families in the US can afford basic needs for optimal health
Changes in Economic Hardships Arising During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Hardships in early childhood impact health. Few longitudinal studies have examined pandemic-related hardships among families with young children by race/ethnicity or nativity. We used prospective longitudinal data from 1,165 caregivers of children < 4 years surveyed in English and Spanish face-to-face in 5 urban hospitals 1/2018 to 3/2020 (pre-pandemic) and again by telephone 9/2020 to 3/2021 (during pandemic). Caregivers reported hardships (hous…
Immigrant-Inclusive Policies Promote Child and Family Health
Trends in Food Insecurity and SNAP Participation among Immigrant Families of U.S.-Born Young Children
Immigrant families are known to be at higher risk of food insecurity compared to non-immigrant families. Documented immigrants in the U.S. <5 years are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Immigration enforcement, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and policies negatively targeting immigrants have increased in recent years. Anecdotal reports suggest immigrant families forgo assistance, even if eligible, related to fear of de…
Implementing an EHR-based Screening and Referral System to Address Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care
BACKGROUND: Social determinants affect health, yet there are few systematic clinical strategies in primary care that leverage electronic health record (EHR) automation to facilitate screening for social needs and resource referrals. An EHR-based social determinants of health (SDOH) screening and referral model, adapted from the WE CARE model for pediatrics, was implemented in urban adult primary care. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to: (1) understa…
Trends in Food Insecurity and SNAP Participation among Immigrant Families of U.S.-Born Young Children
Immigrant families are known to be at higher risk of food insecurity compared to non-immigrant families. Documented immigrants in the U.S. <5 years are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Immigration enforcement, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and policies negatively targeting immigrants have increased in recent years. Anecdotal reports suggest immigrant families forgo assistance, even if eligible, related to fear of de…
Implementing an EHR-based Screening and Referral System to Address Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care
BACKGROUND: Social determinants affect health, yet there are few systematic clinical strategies in primary care that leverage electronic health record (EHR) automation to facilitate screening for social needs and resource referrals. An EHR-based social determinants of health (SDOH) screening and referral model, adapted from the WE CARE model for pediatrics, was implemented in urban adult primary care. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to: (1) understa…
Changes in Economic Hardships Arising During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Hardships in early childhood impact health. Few longitudinal studies have examined pandemic-related hardships among families with young children by race/ethnicity or nativity. We used prospective longitudinal data from 1,165 caregivers of children < 4 years surveyed in English and Spanish face-to-face in 5 urban hospitals 1/2018 to 3/2020 (pre-pandemic) and again by telephone 9/2020 to 3/2021 (during pandemic). Caregivers reported hardships (hous…
Immigrant-Inclusive Policies Promote Child and Family Health
Association Between Material Hardship in Families With Young Children and Federal Relief Program Participation by Race and Ethnicity and Maternal Nativity
The results of this cohort study suggest that the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated preexisting inequities in food insecurity and difficulty paying rent according to race and ethnicity and maternal nativity and that equity-focused policy changes are needed to ensure that all children and their families in the US can afford basic needs for optimal health
But who takes care of the mom
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (2 works)