Mia A Papas
Biographic Data
| ID | 3580754 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mia A Papas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mia A |
| FAMILY NAME | Papas |
| SIGNATURE | PAPAS M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8636-411X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Diabetes and acculturation in African immigrants to the United States: Analysis of the 2010–2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
Objective: This study sought to assess the association between unidimensional acculturation and diabetes, and analyze mediating pathways of the association in African immigrants to the United States (U.S.). Hypothesis : Acculturation would be positively associated with diabetes and that BMI (Body mass index), physical activity, and psychological distress would mediate this association. Methods: An analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2010-20…
Factors Associated with Continued Food Insecurity among Households Recovering from Hurricane Katrina
In 2010, 14.5% of US households experienced food insecurity, which adversely impacts health. Some groups are at increased risk for food insecurity, such as female-headed households, and those same groups are often also at increased risk for disaster exposure and the negative consequences that come with exposure. Little research has been done on food insecurity post-disaster. The present study investigates long-term food insecurity among household…
Food Insecurity Increases the Odds of Obesity Among Young Hispanic Children
Maternal Symptoms of Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Are Related to Nonresponsive Feeding Styles in a Statewide Sample of WIC Participants
The Built Environment and Obesity
Obesity results from a complex interaction between diet, physical activity, and the environment. The built environment encompasses a range of physical and social elements that make up the structure of a community and may influence obesity. This review summarizes existing empirical research relating the built environment to obesity. The Medline, PsychInfo, and Web of Science databases were searched using the keywords "obesity" or "overweight" and …
Diabetes and acculturation in African immigrants to the United States: Analysis of the 2010–2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
Objective: This study sought to assess the association between unidimensional acculturation and diabetes, and analyze mediating pathways of the association in African immigrants to the United States (U.S.). Hypothesis : Acculturation would be positively associated with diabetes and that BMI (Body mass index), physical activity, and psychological distress would mediate this association. Methods: An analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2010-20…
The Built Environment and Obesity
Obesity results from a complex interaction between diet, physical activity, and the environment. The built environment encompasses a range of physical and social elements that make up the structure of a community and may influence obesity. This review summarizes existing empirical research relating the built environment to obesity. The Medline, PsychInfo, and Web of Science databases were searched using the keywords "obesity" or "overweight" and …
Maternal Symptoms of Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Are Related to Nonresponsive Feeding Styles in a Statewide Sample of WIC Participants
Food Insecurity Increases the Odds of Obesity Among Young Hispanic Children
Factors Associated with Continued Food Insecurity among Households Recovering from Hurricane Katrina
In 2010, 14.5% of US households experienced food insecurity, which adversely impacts health. Some groups are at increased risk for food insecurity, such as female-headed households, and those same groups are often also at increased risk for disaster exposure and the negative consequences that come with exposure. Little research has been done on food insecurity post-disaster. The present study investigates long-term food insecurity among household…
Diabetes and acculturation in African immigrants to the United States: Analysis of the 2010–2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
Objective: This study sought to assess the association between unidimensional acculturation and diabetes, and analyze mediating pathways of the association in African immigrants to the United States (U.S.). Hypothesis : Acculturation would be positively associated with diabetes and that BMI (Body mass index), physical activity, and psychological distress would mediate this association. Methods: An analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2010-20…
Medicine (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Overweight (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Logistic regression (3 works) · Obesity (3 works) · Odds (3 works) · Odds ratio (3 works)