Mary Hearst
Biographic Data
| ID | 3075268 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mary Hearst |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mary |
| FAMILY NAME | Hearst |
| SIGNATURE | HEARST M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Minnesota |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9068-827X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 109 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Lethality Risk in Abusive Intimate Relationships Among Urban Black Women in Wisconsin During the Covid-19 Pandemic
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner homicide is one of the leading causes of death for women, disproportionately affecting Black women. PURPOSE: To investigate the severity of lethality risk and its relationship with individual characteristics, experiences of discrimination, and mental health among urban Black women in Wisconsin since the start of COVID-19. METHODS: This analysis was part of a larger mixed-methods study. Women were recruited from commun…
Food insecurity and gender-based violence against women during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study offers support for strengthening crisis‒response systems across socio-ecological levels that incorporate gender-sensitive food security and violence prevention strategies during public health emergencies. New policies are needed to create effective support systems to promote women's health, especially marginalized groups, who experience the greatest vulnerability
I Do Not Want to See a Police Officer”
This study examines the pervasive and multifaceted nature of racism, police violence, and law enforcement mistrust among immigrant and refugee communities in the Twin Cities, with a focus on the Latinx, Somali, and Karen populations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 participants to understand their lived experiences. T…
Gender-Based Violence in the Lives of Somali Women With Refugee Status
Introduction: Gender-based violence (GBV) poses a significant threat to women with refugee status. Methodology: Following our analysis based on a previously published scoping review, we introduce a conceptual framework based on postcolonial feminist theory to inform research, policy, and practice that addresses the unique risk factors faced by Somali women with refugee status experiencing GBV and encountering barriers to care. Result: The framewo…
Reducing the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Using Meaning-Based Coping Strategies
This study explored how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Karen, Latinx, and Somali immigrants/refugees in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and how they searched and made meaning of the situation. In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 adults drawn from community networks. Results show that the pandemic negatively affected various aspects of immigrant/refugee lives. Participants attempted to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by e…
The role of the arts on community mental health and cultural understanding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background: In low-and middle-income countries, there are rising rates of depression and anxiety. In Ethiopia, depression and anxiety rates were rising before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the country faces ethnic discord and armed conflict. Novel community-based strategies are needed to improve mental health and cultural unity. The purpose of this research was to describe the role of a cultural center's art programming in mental health and cultural…
“Aging is beautiful and graceful
Perception of one's own age and the aging process can influence healthy aging and encourage younger adults to be more proactive in taking care of themselves. There is a shortage of literature on college students' self-perceptions of aging and old age. This descriptive qualitative study explored how short-term aging research training and activities influenced college students' perceptions of aging, older adults, and their future older selves. Stud…
Household Dietary Diversity among Households with and without Children with Disabilities in Three Low-Income Communities in Lusaka, Zambia
The purpose of this manuscript is to describe household dietary diversity (HDDS) in Lusaka, Zambia between households with and without a child with a disability living in the same communities. Cross-sectional data were collected in three low-income compounds in September 2021. Participants included households with a child with a disability enrolled in Kusamala+, a community-based program, ( n = 444) and a convenience sample of adults living in th…
Parent meal self-efficacy and practices in households with healthy home food environments in the face of economic hardship
Inquiry in Action
University–community partnerships (UCPs) are increasingly utilized to address issues in education. In this article, we present reflections on best practices for child- and family-focused UCPs. These reflections emerged before, during, and after a convening that brought together representatives from five UCPs in the United States that emphasized early childhood development and received funding from the same philanthropic source. The convening elic…
The Availability of Culturally Preferred Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains in Corner Stores and Non-Traditional Food Stores
Chronic health inequities for communities of color is partially attributed to a lack of healthy preferred food access. This manuscript explores whether corner stores and non-traditional food stores stock fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods that the area cultural communities may prefer as part of complying with a local ordinance. This exploratory analysis identified corner and non-traditional food stores located in immigrant populations of co…
Aligning a training curriculum with local needs
Children with disabilities and their families often experience life circumstances that lead to reduced quality of life in low- and middle-income countries. This article describes the development of a curriculum to train community volunteers to provide support to families of children with disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia, using feedback from an advisory board of local stakeholders. Stakeholders had two opportunities to offer input on the curriculum.…
Description of the home food environment in Black, White, Hmong, Latino, Native American and Somali homes with 5–7-year-old children
Objective To categorize the home food environment and dietary intake of young children (5–7 years old) from racially/ethnically diverse households using objectively collected data. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting In-home observations in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. Subjects Families with 5–7-year-old children who identified as Black, White, Hmong, Latino, Native American or Somali. Results There were many significant differences …
How we eat what we eat
Objective (i) To examine associations between young adults’ meal routines and practices (e.g. food preparation, meal skipping, eating on the run) and key dietary indicators (fruit/vegetable, fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage intakes) and (ii) to develop indices of protective and risky meal practices most strongly associated with diet. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, Minnesota (USA). Subjects A d…
Predictors of Developmental Status in Young Children Living in Institutional Care in Kazakhstan
Growth, Nutritional, and Developmental Status of Young Children Living in Orphanages in Kazakhstan
This article describes the nutritional and developmental status of young children living in Baby Houses (orphanages for children ages 0–3 years) in Kazakhstan. In 2009/2010, 308 children under age 3 years living in 10 Baby Houses were measured for height/length and weight. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development (N. Bayley, 2006) were used to assess mental and motor development. Blood was collected on a subsample to assess key nutritional factors…
Is overweight at 12 months associated with differences in eating behaviour or dietary intake among children selected for inappropriate bottle use
Bottle feeding beyond the recommended weaning age of 12 months is a risk factor for childhood obesity. This paper describes a sample of toddlers at high risk for obesity: prolonged bottle users from a low-income multi-ethnic community. We report here baseline mealtime and feeding behaviour, 24 h dietary recall and bottle intake data for Feeding Young Children Study (FYCS) participants, by overweight (≥85% weight-for-length) status. FYCS enrolled …
Validation of a home food inventory among low-income Spanish- and Somali-speaking families
Objective To refine and validate an existing home food inventory (HFI) for low-income Somali- and Spanish-speaking families. Design Formative assessment was conducted using two focus groups, followed by revisions of the HFI, translation of written materials and instrument validation in participants’ homes. Setting Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota, USA. Subjects Thirty low-income families with children of pre-school age (fifteen Spanish-sp…
Urban v . suburban perceptions of the neighbourhood food environment as correlates of adolescent food purchasing
Objective To assess the relationship between adolescent perception of time to walk to neighbourhood food retail outlets and purchasing of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), fast and convenience food items, and to test for differences by urban v . suburban environment. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota, USA. Subjects Adolescents from two studies completed survey-based measures on perceptions…
Parental employment and work-family stress
The co‐occurrence of obesity, elevated blood pressure, and acanthosis nigricans among American Indian school children
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence and explore the social and cultural etiologic roots of weight status, blood pressure, and acanthosis nigricans among American Indian children on a reservation in South Dakota. METHODS: This observational study was conducted in 26 schools from 1998 to 2002 and included 5,422 observations representing 3,841 children, ages 3 to 19. Trained staff measured height, weight, blood pressure, and assessed the presence …
Parental Perceptions of Their Adolescent's Weight Status
Parental perception may play a role in supporting adolescent's healthy weight-related behaviors
Adolescent physical activity and the built environment
Dual Conversations
In this article, we explore an area little researched within the literature on body dissatisfaction: the content and functions of body talk. We interviewed 60 diverse, college-educated women aged 18 to 30 in the urban United States about how social contacts talked about their bodies. Half the women, and by their reports, half their contacts ( N = 295) endorsed some ideal body, most often the thin model. The other half favored a "healthy," "averag…
Neighbourhood food environments
Objective To examine neighbourhood food environments, adolescent nutrition and weight status. Design Cross-sectional, observational study. Setting Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan region, Minnesota, USA. Subjects A total of 349 adolescents were recruited to the study. Participants completed 24 h dietary recalls and had their weight and height measured. They also reported demographic information and other diet-related behaviours. Geographic Infor…
Parental employment and work-family stress
Does Residential Density Increase Walking and Other Physical Activity
Many agree that increasing physical activity will improve public health. This paper reports on empirical findings on the relationship between the density of the residential environment, walking and total physical activity. Using multiple objective and self-reported measures for 715 participants in the US, and improved techniques for sampling and analysis, it finds that density is associated with the purpose of walking (travel, leisure) but not th…
Design and Destinations
Do people walk more, or less, depending on the physical character of their residential areas rather than merely their individual characteristics? This paper reports findings for the Twin Cities, Minnesota, about how walking and total physical activity are affected by street pattern, `pedestrian-oriented' infrastructure and amenities, and mixed use or destinations—in shorthand, design and destinations. The effects of density are dealt with in less…
Meaningful Differences
The authors analyzed experiences, characteristics, and risks of adult women who trade sex in Minneapolis, MN (n = 117), and found significant differences between women who first traded sex as a juvenile compared with those who first traded sex as an adult. Adult starters were 3.44 times more likely to use drugs prior to their first sex trade. They were also more likely to hav e children. Juvenile starters were more likely to trade sex prior to th…
Adolescent physical activity and the built environment
Alcohol outlets and youth alcohol use
Does outdoor alcohol advertising around elementary schools vary by the ethnicity of students in the school
Alcohol advertising is more prevalent around schools with 20% or more Hispanic students. Policies should be considered to reduce the amount of alcohol advertising around schools
Dual Conversations
In this article, we explore an area little researched within the literature on body dissatisfaction: the content and functions of body talk. We interviewed 60 diverse, college-educated women aged 18 to 30 in the urban United States about how social contacts talked about their bodies. Half the women, and by their reports, half their contacts ( N = 295) endorsed some ideal body, most often the thin model. The other half favored a "healthy," "averag…
Does the built environment relate to the metabolic syndrome in adolescents
Reducing the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Using Meaning-Based Coping Strategies
This study explored how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Karen, Latinx, and Somali immigrants/refugees in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and how they searched and made meaning of the situation. In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 adults drawn from community networks. Results show that the pandemic negatively affected various aspects of immigrant/refugee lives. Participants attempted to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by e…
Parent meal self-efficacy and practices in households with healthy home food environments in the face of economic hardship
Growth, Nutritional, and Developmental Status of Young Children Living in Orphanages in Kazakhstan
This article describes the nutritional and developmental status of young children living in Baby Houses (orphanages for children ages 0–3 years) in Kazakhstan. In 2009/2010, 308 children under age 3 years living in 10 Baby Houses were measured for height/length and weight. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development (N. Bayley, 2006) were used to assess mental and motor development. Blood was collected on a subsample to assess key nutritional factors…
Does Residential Density Increase Walking and Other Physical Activity
Many agree that increasing physical activity will improve public health. This paper reports on empirical findings on the relationship between the density of the residential environment, walking and total physical activity. Using multiple objective and self-reported measures for 715 participants in the US, and improved techniques for sampling and analysis, it finds that density is associated with the purpose of walking (travel, leisure) but not th…
Does outdoor alcohol advertising around elementary schools vary by the ethnicity of students in the school
Alcohol advertising is more prevalent around schools with 20% or more Hispanic students. Policies should be considered to reduce the amount of alcohol advertising around schools
Alcohol outlets and youth alcohol use
Design and Destinations
Do people walk more, or less, depending on the physical character of their residential areas rather than merely their individual characteristics? This paper reports findings for the Twin Cities, Minnesota, about how walking and total physical activity are affected by street pattern, `pedestrian-oriented' infrastructure and amenities, and mixed use or destinations—in shorthand, design and destinations. The effects of density are dealt with in less…
Does the built environment relate to the metabolic syndrome in adolescents
Neighbourhood food environments
Objective To examine neighbourhood food environments, adolescent nutrition and weight status. Design Cross-sectional, observational study. Setting Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan region, Minnesota, USA. Subjects A total of 349 adolescents were recruited to the study. Participants completed 24 h dietary recalls and had their weight and height measured. They also reported demographic information and other diet-related behaviours. Geographic Infor…
Meaningful Differences
The authors analyzed experiences, characteristics, and risks of adult women who trade sex in Minneapolis, MN (n = 117), and found significant differences between women who first traded sex as a juvenile compared with those who first traded sex as an adult. Adult starters were 3.44 times more likely to use drugs prior to their first sex trade. They were also more likely to hav e children. Juvenile starters were more likely to trade sex prior to th…
Healthcare Disparities for American Indian Veterans in the United States
OBJECTIVE: To examine healthcare coverage and access disparities for American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) veterans compared with non-Hispanic white veterans. METHODS: We examined national survey data for honorably discharged veterans in the United States using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data between 1997 and 2006. NHIS data were obtained from the Integrated Health Interview Series, a web-based data resource containing harmonized NHIS…
The co‐occurrence of obesity, elevated blood pressure, and acanthosis nigricans among American Indian school children
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence and explore the social and cultural etiologic roots of weight status, blood pressure, and acanthosis nigricans among American Indian children on a reservation in South Dakota. METHODS: This observational study was conducted in 26 schools from 1998 to 2002 and included 5,422 observations representing 3,841 children, ages 3 to 19. Trained staff measured height, weight, blood pressure, and assessed the presence …
Parental Perceptions of Their Adolescent's Weight Status
Parental perception may play a role in supporting adolescent's healthy weight-related behaviors
Adolescent physical activity and the built environment
Dual Conversations
In this article, we explore an area little researched within the literature on body dissatisfaction: the content and functions of body talk. We interviewed 60 diverse, college-educated women aged 18 to 30 in the urban United States about how social contacts talked about their bodies. Half the women, and by their reports, half their contacts ( N = 295) endorsed some ideal body, most often the thin model. The other half favored a "healthy," "averag…
Urban v . suburban perceptions of the neighbourhood food environment as correlates of adolescent food purchasing
Objective To assess the relationship between adolescent perception of time to walk to neighbourhood food retail outlets and purchasing of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), fast and convenience food items, and to test for differences by urban v . suburban environment. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota, USA. Subjects Adolescents from two studies completed survey-based measures on perceptions…
Parental employment and work-family stress
Is overweight at 12 months associated with differences in eating behaviour or dietary intake among children selected for inappropriate bottle use
Bottle feeding beyond the recommended weaning age of 12 months is a risk factor for childhood obesity. This paper describes a sample of toddlers at high risk for obesity: prolonged bottle users from a low-income multi-ethnic community. We report here baseline mealtime and feeding behaviour, 24 h dietary recall and bottle intake data for Feeding Young Children Study (FYCS) participants, by overweight (≥85% weight-for-length) status. FYCS enrolled …
Validation of a home food inventory among low-income Spanish- and Somali-speaking families
Objective To refine and validate an existing home food inventory (HFI) for low-income Somali- and Spanish-speaking families. Design Formative assessment was conducted using two focus groups, followed by revisions of the HFI, translation of written materials and instrument validation in participants’ homes. Setting Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota, USA. Subjects Thirty low-income families with children of pre-school age (fifteen Spanish-sp…
Predictors of Developmental Status in Young Children Living in Institutional Care in Kazakhstan
Growth, Nutritional, and Developmental Status of Young Children Living in Orphanages in Kazakhstan
This article describes the nutritional and developmental status of young children living in Baby Houses (orphanages for children ages 0–3 years) in Kazakhstan. In 2009/2010, 308 children under age 3 years living in 10 Baby Houses were measured for height/length and weight. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development (N. Bayley, 2006) were used to assess mental and motor development. Blood was collected on a subsample to assess key nutritional factors…
How we eat what we eat
Objective (i) To examine associations between young adults’ meal routines and practices (e.g. food preparation, meal skipping, eating on the run) and key dietary indicators (fruit/vegetable, fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage intakes) and (ii) to develop indices of protective and risky meal practices most strongly associated with diet. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, Minnesota (USA). Subjects A d…
Description of the home food environment in Black, White, Hmong, Latino, Native American and Somali homes with 5–7-year-old children
Objective To categorize the home food environment and dietary intake of young children (5–7 years old) from racially/ethnically diverse households using objectively collected data. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting In-home observations in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. Subjects Families with 5–7-year-old children who identified as Black, White, Hmong, Latino, Native American or Somali. Results There were many significant differences …
Aligning a training curriculum with local needs
Children with disabilities and their families often experience life circumstances that lead to reduced quality of life in low- and middle-income countries. This article describes the development of a curriculum to train community volunteers to provide support to families of children with disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia, using feedback from an advisory board of local stakeholders. Stakeholders had two opportunities to offer input on the curriculum.…
Inquiry in Action
University–community partnerships (UCPs) are increasingly utilized to address issues in education. In this article, we present reflections on best practices for child- and family-focused UCPs. These reflections emerged before, during, and after a convening that brought together representatives from five UCPs in the United States that emphasized early childhood development and received funding from the same philanthropic source. The convening elic…
The Availability of Culturally Preferred Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains in Corner Stores and Non-Traditional Food Stores
Chronic health inequities for communities of color is partially attributed to a lack of healthy preferred food access. This manuscript explores whether corner stores and non-traditional food stores stock fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods that the area cultural communities may prefer as part of complying with a local ordinance. This exploratory analysis identified corner and non-traditional food stores located in immigrant populations of co…
The role of the arts on community mental health and cultural understanding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background: In low-and middle-income countries, there are rising rates of depression and anxiety. In Ethiopia, depression and anxiety rates were rising before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the country faces ethnic discord and armed conflict. Novel community-based strategies are needed to improve mental health and cultural unity. The purpose of this research was to describe the role of a cultural center's art programming in mental health and cultural…
“Aging is beautiful and graceful
Perception of one's own age and the aging process can influence healthy aging and encourage younger adults to be more proactive in taking care of themselves. There is a shortage of literature on college students' self-perceptions of aging and old age. This descriptive qualitative study explored how short-term aging research training and activities influenced college students' perceptions of aging, older adults, and their future older selves. Stud…
Medicine (26 works) · Psychology (19 works) · Environmental health (16 works) · Sociology (13 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (12 works) · Demography (11 works) · Gerontology (10 works) · Demography (9 works) · Geography (8 works) · Business (7 works)