Joan M Dorn

Biographic Data

ID6062785
NAMEJoan M Dorn
GIVEN NAMESJoan M
FAMILY NAMEDorn
SIGNATUREDORN J M
AFFILIATIONSCity University of New York
ORCID0000-0003-0830-655X
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS2
AUTHOR COUNT7
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1998
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
H-INDEX1

  • The association of park use and park perception with quality of life using structural equation modeling

    Open AccessHanish Kodali, Hanish P Kodali et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Introduction The literature is limited on the impact of neighborhood parks on quality of life (QoL) and the mechanism linking them. Methods In this paper, we applied the structural equation model to data from a cross-sectional sample of 650 participants in low-income communities of New York City, we examined the associations of neighborhood park use vs. park perception and QoL, and whether these associations were mediated through self-reported pe…

  • The Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Observed and Self-Reported Park Use in Low-Income Neighborhoods in New York City

    Open AccessJavier E Otero Peña, Javier Otero Peña et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    Physical and social environments of parks and neighborhoods influence park use, but the extent of their relative influence remains unclear. This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between the physical and social environment of parks and both observed and self-reported park use in low-income neighborhoods in New York City. We conducted community- ( n = 54 parks) and individual-level ( n = 904 residents) analyses. At the community leve…

  • Implementation of Physical Activity Programs for Rural Cancer Survivors

    Open AccessKelly A Hirko, Joan M Dorn et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2021

    Physical activity after cancer diagnosis has been consistently associated with improvements in quality of life and prognosis. However, few cancer survivors meet physical activity recommendations, and adherence is even lower among those living in rural settings. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the implementation of a clinic-based physical activity program for cancer survivors at a rural community oncology setting. We a…

  • Increasing Walking in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    Janet E Fulton, Ginny M Frederick et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2017References: 13

    Objectives. To test the effectiveness of a point-of-decision intervention to prompt walking, versus motorized transport, in a large metropolitan airport. Methods. We installed point-of-decision prompt signage at 4 locations in the airport transportation mall at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta, GA) at the connecting corridor between airport concourses. Six ceiling-mounted infrared sensors counted travelers entering and ex…

  • The Physical Activity and Redesigned Community Spaces (PARCS) Study

    Open AccessTerry T-K Huang, Terry T K Huang et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2016

    This study represents a rare opportunity to provide robust evidence to further our understanding of the complex relationship between parks and health. Findings will inform future investments in health-oriented urban design policies and offer evidence for addressing health disparities through built environment strategies

  • Opportunities for Public Health to Increase Physical Activity Among Youths

    Katrina L Piercy, Mihaela Cocea et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2015References: 9

    Despite the well-known benefits of youths engaging in 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, physical inactivity remains a significant public health concern. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG) provides recommendations on the amount of physical activity needed for overall health; the PAG Midcourse Report (2013) describes effective strategies to help youths meet these recommendations. Public health professionals can b…

  • Dietary cardiovascular risk factors and serum cholesterol in an Old Order Mennonite community

    M Glick, A C Michel et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health1998Cited by: 2References: 17

    OBJECTIVES: Dietary and coronary heart disease risk factors in Old Order Mennonite men and women were examined. METHODS: A food frequency questionnaire was mailed to 250 Mennonites who had participated in a previous study of coronary heart disease risk factors. RESULTS: Mennonites consumed a diet high in total fat, saturated fats, and cholesterol. Men had lower average serum cholesterol levels (174 mg/dL) than women (191 mg/dL). CONCLUSIONS: The …