Lucine Francis
Biographic Data
| ID | 6007533 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lucine Francis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lucine |
| FAMILY NAME | Francis |
| SIGNATURE | FRANCIS L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0063-9934 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Learning from the strengths of health care in schools in Brazil & opportunities for contemporary global school health
Most children and youth around the globe spend some time in school. Therefore, schools are essential for health, learning, and engaging families. School health models and programmes vary worldwide, some with strengths and weaknesses. This perspective highlights the strengths of school health in Brazil and identifies opportunities for global school health in the twenty-first century. We discuss implications for global school health practice, polic…
School Readiness Among Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Improved survival in infants and children with congenital heart disease (CHD) has led to increasing recognition of neurodevelopmental delays and psychological co-morbidities, due to multifactorial causes, common in this growing population.1 The “neurodevelopmental phenotype” of children with CHD generally includes mild cognitive deficits, attention deficit/hyperactivity, impaired executive functioning, and delays in receptive and expressive commu…
A systematic appraisal of the information, engagement, aesthetic and functional quality of nutrition-related smartphone apps for children and adolescents
Objective: Nutrition-related smartphone applications (apps) could improve children’s nutrition knowledge and skills. However, little is known about the quality of nutrition-related apps for children. This study aimed to identify and evaluate the quality of nutrition-related smartphone apps designed for children ages 4–17. Design: This systematic appraisal is guided by the Protocol for App Store Systematic Reviews. Setting: Using Google’s Advanced…
Identifying Meaningful Indicators of Parent Engagement in Early Learning for Low-Income, Urban Families
The purpose of this study was to identify indicators of parent engagement in early learning that would be relevant for children’s academic success; equitable for all families regardless of social, educational, or economic backgrounds; and actionable for urban school districts seeking to promote parent engagement with limited resources. Using a Delphi technique, a panel of parents, school staff, and researchers rated 106 parent engagement indicato…
Food Desert Status of Family Child Care Homes
Family child care homes (FCCHs) are a favored child care choice for parents of young children in the U.S. Most FCCH providers purchase and prepare foods for the children in their care. Although FCCH providers can receive monetary support from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal subsidy program, to purchase nutritious foods, little is known about FCCH providers' access to nutritious foods, especially among FCCH providers servi…
Identifying Meaningful Indicators of Parent Engagement in Early Learning for Low-Income, Urban Families
The purpose of this study was to identify indicators of parent engagement in early learning that would be relevant for children’s academic success; equitable for all families regardless of social, educational, or economic backgrounds; and actionable for urban school districts seeking to promote parent engagement with limited resources. Using a Delphi technique, a panel of parents, school staff, and researchers rated 106 parent engagement indicato…
Food Desert Status of Family Child Care Homes
Family child care homes (FCCHs) are a favored child care choice for parents of young children in the U.S. Most FCCH providers purchase and prepare foods for the children in their care. Although FCCH providers can receive monetary support from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal subsidy program, to purchase nutritious foods, little is known about FCCH providers' access to nutritious foods, especially among FCCH providers servi…
A systematic appraisal of the information, engagement, aesthetic and functional quality of nutrition-related smartphone apps for children and adolescents
Objective: Nutrition-related smartphone applications (apps) could improve children’s nutrition knowledge and skills. However, little is known about the quality of nutrition-related apps for children. This study aimed to identify and evaluate the quality of nutrition-related smartphone apps designed for children ages 4–17. Design: This systematic appraisal is guided by the Protocol for App Store Systematic Reviews. Setting: Using Google’s Advanced…
Identifying Meaningful Indicators of Parent Engagement in Early Learning for Low-Income, Urban Families
The purpose of this study was to identify indicators of parent engagement in early learning that would be relevant for children’s academic success; equitable for all families regardless of social, educational, or economic backgrounds; and actionable for urban school districts seeking to promote parent engagement with limited resources. Using a Delphi technique, a panel of parents, school staff, and researchers rated 106 parent engagement indicato…
School Readiness Among Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Improved survival in infants and children with congenital heart disease (CHD) has led to increasing recognition of neurodevelopmental delays and psychological co-morbidities, due to multifactorial causes, common in this growing population.1 The “neurodevelopmental phenotype” of children with CHD generally includes mild cognitive deficits, attention deficit/hyperactivity, impaired executive functioning, and delays in receptive and expressive commu…
Learning from the strengths of health care in schools in Brazil & opportunities for contemporary global school health
Most children and youth around the globe spend some time in school. Therefore, schools are essential for health, learning, and engaging families. School health models and programmes vary worldwide, some with strengths and weaknesses. This perspective highlights the strengths of school health in Brazil and identifies opportunities for global school health in the twenty-first century. We discuss implications for global school health practice, polic…
Medicine (5 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Alternative medicine (1 work)