Diana S Grigsby‐Toussaint
Biographic Data
| ID | 7709203 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Diana S Grigsby‐Toussaint |
| GIVEN NAMES | Diana S |
| FAMILY NAME | Grigsby‐Toussaint |
| SIGNATURE | TOUSSAINT D S G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Brown University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0796-7284 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Public perceptions and expectations of urban park environments on children’s play
Outdoor activities confer mental, physical, and social health benefits to children. In urban areas, parks are vital for children to engage in outdoor activities. Understanding public perceptions and expectations of how urban park environments influence children’s activity could attenuate social and physical inequities and promote park use. Previous studies have used surveys and observational data to analyze preferences for children’s activity in …
Assessment of Noise Exposure in United States Urban Public Parks
Adverse exposure to noise pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant public health concern. Strong evidence links noise exposure with negative health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, mental disorders, stress, and sleep disturbance. The presence of noise in parks, which are environmental settings associated with health promotion, recreation, and restoration, presents a paradox that warrants further exploration. The United States…
Greenspace, stress, and health
Most expositions of the association between green space and overall health and well-being focus on psychosocial mechanisms. However, discussions of the biological underpinnings of the exposure to green space and health implications are limited. In this paper, we highlight the role epigenetics plays in the manifestation or suppression of stress, in addition to some of the proposed epigenetic mechanisms through which green space mitigates stress. T…
Lessons (Not) Learned
During historical and contemporary crises in the U.S., Blacks and other marginalized groups experience an increased risk for adverse health, social, and economic outcomes. These outcomes are driven by structural factors, such as poverty, racial residential segregation, and racial discrimination. These factors affect communities' exposure to risk and ability to recover from disasters, such as pandemics. This study examines whether areas where desc…
Maternal Experiences with Discussing Complementary Feeding in Primary Care
Complementary feeding practices promote healthy eating habits and food preferences later in life. Little is known about how US pediatricians communicate infant feeding practices to caregivers or how caregivers respond to this information. The purpose of this study is to explore mothers' experiences and perceptions of the complementary feeding recommendations they receive in primary care settings. English- and Spanish-speaking mothers of infants w…
Do Spatial Boundaries Matter for Exploring the Impact of Community Green Spaces on Health
Green space exposure is thought to have a positive influence on physical activity behavior and overall health. However, the literature remains equivocal, and green space measurement methods remain complicated. Using data from the Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, this study examines the influence of green space on health-related factors, such as exercise, physical health, and mental health. Moreover, we explore the methods for …
Maternal and child health in Africa for sustainable development goals beyond 2015
The papers contained in this special issue of the Global Public Health examine the current realities of Africa with reference to ‘Maternal and Child Health’ as the world transitions into an era of
Ecosystem Services Connect Environmental Change to Human Health Outcomes
Residential Segregation and Diabetes Risk among Latinos
The research literature examining the impact of residential segregation on health outcomes remains equivocal for Latinos
Spatial Distribution of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity among Women and Children
While undernutrition and infectious diseases are still persistent in developing countries, overweight, obesity, and associated comorbidities have become more prevalent. Uganda, a developing sub-Saharan African country, is currently experiencing the public health paradox of undernutrition and overnutrition. We utilized the 2011 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) to examine risk factors and hot spots for underweight, overweight, and obesity…
Family mealtimes
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Family mealtimes
Spatial Distribution of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity among Women and Children
While undernutrition and infectious diseases are still persistent in developing countries, overweight, obesity, and associated comorbidities have become more prevalent. Uganda, a developing sub-Saharan African country, is currently experiencing the public health paradox of undernutrition and overnutrition. We utilized the 2011 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) to examine risk factors and hot spots for underweight, overweight, and obesity…
Residential Segregation and Diabetes Risk among Latinos
The research literature examining the impact of residential segregation on health outcomes remains equivocal for Latinos
Ecosystem Services Connect Environmental Change to Human Health Outcomes
Maternal and child health in Africa for sustainable development goals beyond 2015
The papers contained in this special issue of the Global Public Health examine the current realities of Africa with reference to ‘Maternal and Child Health’ as the world transitions into an era of
Do Spatial Boundaries Matter for Exploring the Impact of Community Green Spaces on Health
Green space exposure is thought to have a positive influence on physical activity behavior and overall health. However, the literature remains equivocal, and green space measurement methods remain complicated. Using data from the Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, this study examines the influence of green space on health-related factors, such as exercise, physical health, and mental health. Moreover, we explore the methods for …
Maternal Experiences with Discussing Complementary Feeding in Primary Care
Complementary feeding practices promote healthy eating habits and food preferences later in life. Little is known about how US pediatricians communicate infant feeding practices to caregivers or how caregivers respond to this information. The purpose of this study is to explore mothers' experiences and perceptions of the complementary feeding recommendations they receive in primary care settings. English- and Spanish-speaking mothers of infants w…
Lessons (Not) Learned
During historical and contemporary crises in the U.S., Blacks and other marginalized groups experience an increased risk for adverse health, social, and economic outcomes. These outcomes are driven by structural factors, such as poverty, racial residential segregation, and racial discrimination. These factors affect communities' exposure to risk and ability to recover from disasters, such as pandemics. This study examines whether areas where desc…
Greenspace, stress, and health
Most expositions of the association between green space and overall health and well-being focus on psychosocial mechanisms. However, discussions of the biological underpinnings of the exposure to green space and health implications are limited. In this paper, we highlight the role epigenetics plays in the manifestation or suppression of stress, in addition to some of the proposed epigenetic mechanisms through which green space mitigates stress. T…
Public perceptions and expectations of urban park environments on children’s play
Outdoor activities confer mental, physical, and social health benefits to children. In urban areas, parks are vital for children to engage in outdoor activities. Understanding public perceptions and expectations of how urban park environments influence children’s activity could attenuate social and physical inequities and promote park use. Previous studies have used surveys and observational data to analyze preferences for children’s activity in …
Assessment of Noise Exposure in United States Urban Public Parks
Adverse exposure to noise pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant public health concern. Strong evidence links noise exposure with negative health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, mental disorders, stress, and sleep disturbance. The presence of noise in parks, which are environmental settings associated with health promotion, recreation, and restoration, presents a paradox that warrants further exploration. The United States…
Medicine (9 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Population (4 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works)