Emily Mosites
Biographic Data
| ID | 6074295 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emily Mosites |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emily |
| FAMILY NAME | Mosites |
| SIGNATURE | MOSITES E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2968-9564 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Improving data on homelessness and health
Through increased collaboration at all levels and coordinated action, improved data to better support the health of people experiencing homelessness is an achievable goal
Homelessness and Birth Outcomes in the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2016–2020
A qualitative analysis of Covid-19 vaccination intent, decision-making, and recommendations to increase uptake among residents and staff in six homeless shelters in Seattle, WA, USA
COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe disease, yet uptake remains low among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) despite the risk of transmission in congregate settings like homeless shelters. This study evaluated retrospective COVID-19 vaccination intent and decision-making between March 2020-October 2021 to identify modifiable factors to improve vaccine acceptance among PEH. We conducted 31 semi-structured interviews and eight focus group discuss…
Involuntary displacement and self-reported health in a cross-sectional survey of people experiencing homelessness in Denver, Colorado, 2018–2019
This research quantifies the association between involuntary displacement and multiple infectious and non-infectious health outcomes. While city officials attempt to grapple with increasing unsheltered homelessness, it is important to understand what harms are occurring that are associated with current policies. Our research adds to the growing body of literature that involuntary displacement is a harmful response to unsheltered homelessness. Alt…
A qualitative assessment of cleaning and hand hygiene practices at shelters serving people experiencing homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic, Atlanta, GA – May-June, 2020
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters serving PEH in the Atlanta-metro area needed resources and support to ensure sufficient staffing and supplies for cleaning activities. As part of future pandemic planning and outbreak prevention efforts, shelters serving PEH could benefit from specific guidance and training materials on cleaning and hand hygiene practices
Impact of Social Isolation during the Covid-19 Pandemic on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Homelessness
The United States is experiencing a syndemic of homelessness, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions, which has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it is expected that mitigation strategies will curb community transmission of COVID-19, the unintended consequences of social isolation on mental health and substance use are a growing public health concern. Awareness of changing mental health and substance use tr…
Hand hygiene during the Covid‐19 pandemic among people experiencing homelessness—Atlanta, Georgia, 2020
People experiencing homelessness are at risk for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) and may experience barriers to hand hygiene, a primary recommendation for COVID‐19 prevention. We conducted in‐depth interviews with 51 people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in Atlanta, Georgia during May 2020 to August 2020 to (1) describe challenges and opportunities related to hand hygiene and (2) assess hand hygiene communication preferen…
Self et al. Respond
Self et al. Respond Julie L. SelfPhD, MPH, Martha P. MontgomeryMD, MHS, and Emily MositesPhD Affiliation The authors are with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Julie L. Self, PhD, MPH, 1600 Clifton Rd, MS12-4, Atlanta, GA 30329 (e-mail: [email protected]). Reprints can be ordered at http://www.ajph.org by clicking the "Reprints" link. CONTRIBUTORS All of the authors contributed to drafti…
Shelter Characteristics, Infection Prevention Practices, and Universal Testing for Sars-CoV-2 at Homeless Shelters in 7 US Urban Areas
Objectives. To examine shelter characteristics and infection prevention practices in relation to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection point prevalence during universal testing at homeless shelters in the United States. Methods. SARS-CoV-2 testing was offered to clients and staff at homeless shelters, irrespective of symptoms. Site assessments were conducted from March 30 to June 1, 2020, to collect information on…
Lack of in-home piped water and reported consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among adults in rural Alaska
Objective: To assess whether a community water service is associated with the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption, obesity, or perceived health status in rural Alaska. Design: We examined the cross-sectional associations between community water access and frequency of SSB consumption, body mass index categories, and perceived health status using data from the 2013 and 2015 Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BR…
Child height gain is associated with consumption of animal-source foods in livestock-owning households in Western Kenya
Objective To clarify the pathways between household livestock and child growth by assessing the relationships between consumption of animal-source foods (ASF) and child growth and evaluating the household livestock correlates of child consumption of ASF. Design We conducted a longitudinal cohort study of anthropometry and 3 d feeding recalls among children Setting An 1800-household surveillance catchment area in Western Kenya within the structure…
Care-seeking and appropriate treatment for childhood acute respiratory illness
Untreated ALRI remains a substantial problem in high mortality countries. In Asia, the large population numbers lead to a high burden of children with untreated ALRI. In Africa, care-seeking behaviors and access to care issues may lead to missed opportunities to treat children with antibiotics
Scaling up access to oral rehydration solution for diarrhea
We identified a number of characteristics of successful ORS scale-up programs, including involvement of a broad range of key players, addressing supply and demand generation together, and working with both public and private sectors. Dedicated efforts are needed to launch and sustain success, including monitoring and evaluation plans to track program costs and impacts. These case studies were designed to inform programmatic decision-making; thus,…
Shelter Characteristics, Infection Prevention Practices, and Universal Testing for Sars-CoV-2 at Homeless Shelters in 7 US Urban Areas
Objectives. To examine shelter characteristics and infection prevention practices in relation to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection point prevalence during universal testing at homeless shelters in the United States. Methods. SARS-CoV-2 testing was offered to clients and staff at homeless shelters, irrespective of symptoms. Site assessments were conducted from March 30 to June 1, 2020, to collect information on…
Scaling up access to oral rehydration solution for diarrhea
We identified a number of characteristics of successful ORS scale-up programs, including involvement of a broad range of key players, addressing supply and demand generation together, and working with both public and private sectors. Dedicated efforts are needed to launch and sustain success, including monitoring and evaluation plans to track program costs and impacts. These case studies were designed to inform programmatic decision-making; thus,…
Care-seeking and appropriate treatment for childhood acute respiratory illness
Untreated ALRI remains a substantial problem in high mortality countries. In Asia, the large population numbers lead to a high burden of children with untreated ALRI. In Africa, care-seeking behaviors and access to care issues may lead to missed opportunities to treat children with antibiotics
Child height gain is associated with consumption of animal-source foods in livestock-owning households in Western Kenya
Objective To clarify the pathways between household livestock and child growth by assessing the relationships between consumption of animal-source foods (ASF) and child growth and evaluating the household livestock correlates of child consumption of ASF. Design We conducted a longitudinal cohort study of anthropometry and 3 d feeding recalls among children Setting An 1800-household surveillance catchment area in Western Kenya within the structure…
Lack of in-home piped water and reported consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among adults in rural Alaska
Objective: To assess whether a community water service is associated with the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption, obesity, or perceived health status in rural Alaska. Design: We examined the cross-sectional associations between community water access and frequency of SSB consumption, body mass index categories, and perceived health status using data from the 2013 and 2015 Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BR…
Hand hygiene during the Covid‐19 pandemic among people experiencing homelessness—Atlanta, Georgia, 2020
People experiencing homelessness are at risk for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) and may experience barriers to hand hygiene, a primary recommendation for COVID‐19 prevention. We conducted in‐depth interviews with 51 people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in Atlanta, Georgia during May 2020 to August 2020 to (1) describe challenges and opportunities related to hand hygiene and (2) assess hand hygiene communication preferen…
Self et al. Respond
Self et al. Respond Julie L. SelfPhD, MPH, Martha P. MontgomeryMD, MHS, and Emily MositesPhD Affiliation The authors are with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Julie L. Self, PhD, MPH, 1600 Clifton Rd, MS12-4, Atlanta, GA 30329 (e-mail: [email protected]). Reprints can be ordered at http://www.ajph.org by clicking the "Reprints" link. CONTRIBUTORS All of the authors contributed to drafti…
Shelter Characteristics, Infection Prevention Practices, and Universal Testing for Sars-CoV-2 at Homeless Shelters in 7 US Urban Areas
Objectives. To examine shelter characteristics and infection prevention practices in relation to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection point prevalence during universal testing at homeless shelters in the United States. Methods. SARS-CoV-2 testing was offered to clients and staff at homeless shelters, irrespective of symptoms. Site assessments were conducted from March 30 to June 1, 2020, to collect information on…
Impact of Social Isolation during the Covid-19 Pandemic on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Homelessness
The United States is experiencing a syndemic of homelessness, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions, which has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it is expected that mitigation strategies will curb community transmission of COVID-19, the unintended consequences of social isolation on mental health and substance use are a growing public health concern. Awareness of changing mental health and substance use tr…
A qualitative analysis of Covid-19 vaccination intent, decision-making, and recommendations to increase uptake among residents and staff in six homeless shelters in Seattle, WA, USA
COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe disease, yet uptake remains low among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) despite the risk of transmission in congregate settings like homeless shelters. This study evaluated retrospective COVID-19 vaccination intent and decision-making between March 2020-October 2021 to identify modifiable factors to improve vaccine acceptance among PEH. We conducted 31 semi-structured interviews and eight focus group discuss…
Involuntary displacement and self-reported health in a cross-sectional survey of people experiencing homelessness in Denver, Colorado, 2018–2019
This research quantifies the association between involuntary displacement and multiple infectious and non-infectious health outcomes. While city officials attempt to grapple with increasing unsheltered homelessness, it is important to understand what harms are occurring that are associated with current policies. Our research adds to the growing body of literature that involuntary displacement is a harmful response to unsheltered homelessness. Alt…
A qualitative assessment of cleaning and hand hygiene practices at shelters serving people experiencing homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic, Atlanta, GA – May-June, 2020
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters serving PEH in the Atlanta-metro area needed resources and support to ensure sufficient staffing and supplies for cleaning activities. As part of future pandemic planning and outbreak prevention efforts, shelters serving PEH could benefit from specific guidance and training materials on cleaning and hand hygiene practices
Improving data on homelessness and health
Through increased collaboration at all levels and coordinated action, improved data to better support the health of people experiencing homelessness is an achievable goal
Homelessness and Birth Outcomes in the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2016–2020
Medicine (12 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (9 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works) · Demography (4 works)