Alva O. Ferdinand, DrPH, JD

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Use of Publication Procedures to Increase Research Transparency

Gorman, D., Ferdinand, A. High Impact Nutrition and Dietetics Journals’ Use of Publication Procedures to Increase Research Transparency. [Accepted for Publication, Research Integrity and Peer Review].

Emergency Room Visits for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions: A Systematic Literature Review

Akinlotan, M.A., Ferdinand, A. Emergency Room Visits for Non-traumatic Dental conditions: A Systematic Literature Review. [Accepted for Publication, Journal of Public Health Dentistry].

Factors Affecting the Likelihood of a Hospitalization Following a Diabetes-Related Emergency

Ferdinand, A., Akinlotan, M.A., Callaghan, T., Towne, S.D. Jr., Bolin, J.N. Factors Affecting the Likelihood of a Hospitalization Following a Diabetes-Related Emergency Department Visit: A Regional and Urban-Rural Analysis. [Accepted for Publication, Journal of Diabetes].

2019 Regional Variation in Congestive Heart Failure-Related Hospital Deaths Across the Urban-Rural Continuum in the United States

Primm, K., Ferdinand, A., Akinlotan, M.A., Callaghan, T., Towne, S.D. Jr., Bolin, J.N. (2019). Regional variation in congestive heart failure-related hospital deaths across the urban-rural continuum in the United States. Preventive Medicine Reports, published online ahead of print November 6, 2019.

2019 Rural Areas Lag in Achieving Targets for Major Causes of Death

Yaemsiri, S., Alfier, J., Moy, E., Rossen, L., Bastian, B., Bolin, J., Ferdinand, A., Callaghan, T., Heron, M. (2019) Healthy People 2020: Rural Areas Lag In Achieving Targets For Major Causes Of Death. Health Affairs, 38(12): 2027-2031.

2019 The Impact of Texting Bans on Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Emergency Department Visits

Ferdinand, A., Aftab, A., Akinlotan, M.A (2019). The Impact of Texting Bans on Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Emergency Department Visits. American Journal of Public Health, published online ahead of print March 21, 2019.

2019 Diabetes-Related Hospital Mortality in the U.S.: A Pooled Cross-sectional Study of the National Inpatient Sample

Ferdinand, A., Akinlotan, M.A., Callaghan, T., Towne, S.D. Jr., Bolin, J.N. (2019). Diabetes-Related Hospital Mortality in the U.S.: A Pooled Cross-sectional Study of the National Inpatient Sample. Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, published online ahead of print February 23, 2019.

2019 The Changing Landscape of Diabetes Mortality in the United States Across Region and Rurality, 1999–2016

Callaghan, T., Ferdinand, A., Akinlotan, M., Towne, S.D. Jr., Bolin, J. (2019). The Changing Landscape of Diabetes Mortality in the United States Across Region and Rurality, 1999 – 2016. Journal of Rural Health, published online ahead of print February 25, 2019.

2019 Interventions Aimed at Addressing Unplanned Hospital Readmissions in the U.S.: A Systematic Review

Ferdinand, A., Cheon, O., Bako, A.T., Kash, B. (2019) Interventions Aimed at Addressing Unplanned Hospital Readmissions in the U.S.: A Systematic Review. Journal of Hospital Administration, 8(1): 16 – 26.

2019 The Impact of IRS Tax Policy on Hospital Community Benefit Activities

Yeager VA, Ferdinand, A., Menachemi, N. The Impact of IRS Tax Policy on Hospital Community Benefit Activities. Med Care Res Rev. 2019;76(2):167-183.

2018 Market Characteristics Associated with Community Health Assessments by Local Health Departments

Hilts, K.E., Xia, J., Yeager, V.A., Ferdinand, A., Menachemi, N. (2018). Market Characteristics Associated with Community Health Assessments by Local Health Departments. Public Health, 168: 118-125.

2015 Factors Associated with Local Health Department Intention to Apply for Accreditation

Yeager, V., Ferdinand, A., Beitsch, L., Menachemi, N. (2015). Factors Associated with Local Health Department Intention to Apply for Accreditation. American Journal of Public Health, 105(8), 1653-1659.

2015 Rural Healthy People 2020: New Decade, Same Challenges

Bolin, JN, Bellamy, GR, Ferdinand, A, Vuong, AM, Kash, BA, Helduser, JW. (2015). Rural Healthy People 2020: New Decade, Same Challenges. Journal of Rural Health, 31(3), 326-333.

2015 The Impact of Texting Bans on Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Hospitalizations

Ferdinand, A., Menachemi, N., Blackburn, J., Sen, B., Nelson, L., Morrisey, M. (2015). The Impact of Texting Bans on Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Hospitalizations. American Journal of Public Health, 105(5), 859-865.

2014 The Impact of Texting Laws on Motor Vehicular Fatalities in the U.S.

Ferdinand, A., Menachemi, N., Sen, B., Blackburn, J., Morrisey, M., Nelson, L. (2014). The Impact of Texting Laws on Motor Vehicular Fatalities in the U.S. American Journal of Public Health, 104(8), 1370-1377.

2014 Associations Between Driving Performance and Engaging in Secondary Tasks: A Systematic Review

Ferdinand, A., Menachemi, N. (2014). Associations between Driving Performance and Engaging in Secondary Tasks: A Systematic Review. (2014). American Journal of Public Health, 104(3), e39-e48.

2014 Community Benefits Provided by Religious, Other Nonprofits, and For-Profit Hospitals: A Longitudinal Analysis 2000–2009

Ferdinand, A., Epané, J., Menachemi, N. (2014). Community Benefits Provided by Religious, Other Nonprofits, and For-Profit Hospitals: A Longitudinal Analysis 2000-2009. Health Care Management Review, 39(2), 145-153.

2013 Overstatement of Results in the Nutrition and Obesity Peer-Reviewed Literature

Menachemi, N., Tajeu, G., Sen, B., Ferdinand, A., Singleton, C., Utley, J., Affuso, O., Allison, D. (2013). Overstatement of Results in the Nutrition and Obesity Peer-Reviewed Literature. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 45(5), 615-621.

2012 The Relationship Between Built Environments and Physical Activity: A Systematic Review

Ferdinand, A., Sen, B., Rahurkar, S., Engler, S., Menachemi, N. (2012). The Relationship between Built Environments and Physical Activity: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Public Health, 102(10), e7 – e13.

The Impact of IRS Policy on the Provision of Hospital Community Benefits

Yeager, V., Ferdinand, A., Menachemi, N. The Impact of IRS Policy on the Provision of Hospital Community Benefits. (In preparation for submission).

2020 Healthy People 2020 Progress for Leading Causes of Death in Rural and Urban America: A Chartbook

Callaghan, T., Ferdinand, A., *Akinlotan, M., Primm, K., Lee, J.S., Macareno, B., Bolin, J. (2020). Healthy People 2020 Progress for Leading Causes of Death in Rural and Urban America: A Chartbook. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2019 The Development of Telehealth Regulations from 2008 to 2015: Implications for Rural America

Schmit, C., Ferdinand, A., Callaghan, T., *Kageyama, M., *Khodakarami, N., Morrisey, M. (2019). The Development of Telehealth Regulations from 2008 to 2015: Implications for Rural America. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2019 Prevalence and Mortality of Heart Disease and Related Conditions: Disparities Affecting the South, Rural Areas, and American Indian and Alaska Natives

Towne, S.D. Jr., Callaghan, T., Ferdinand, A., *Akinlotan, M., *Primm, K., Bolin, J. (2019). Prevalence and Mortality of Heart Disease and Related Conditions: Disparities Affecting the South, Rural Areas, and American Indian and Alaska Natives. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2018 Cancer Mortality in Rural America 1999–2016

Callaghan, T., Ferdinand, A., Towne, S.D. Jr, *Akinlotan, M.A., *Primm, K., Bolin, J. (2018). Cancer Mortality in Rural America 1999–2016. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2018 Diabetes-Related Hospital Mortality in Rural America: A Significant Cause for Concern

Ferdinand, A., *Akinlotan, M.A., Callaghan, T., Towne, S.D. Jr., Bolin, J.N. (2018). Diabetes-Related Hospital Mortality in Rural America: A Significant Cause for Concern. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2017 Diabetes and Foregone Medical Care Due to Cost in the U.S. (2011–2015): Individual-Level & Place-Based Disparities

Towne, S.D., Bolin, J., Ferdinand, A., Nicklett, E.J., Smith M.L., Callaghan, T., Ory, M.G. (2017). Diabetes and Foregone Medical Care Due to Cost in the U.S. (2011–2015): Individual-Level & Place-Based Disparities. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2017 Diabetes Mortality in Rural America: 1999–2015

Callaghan, T., Towne, S.D. Jr., Bolin, J., Ferdinand, A. (2017). Diabetes Mortality in Rural America: 1999–2015. Policy Brief. Southwest Rural Health Research Center.

2015 Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Rural America

Ferdinand, A. Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Rural America. In: Bolin J.N., Bellamy G., Ferdinand A.O., et al. eds. Rural Healthy People 2020, Vol. 2. College Station, TX: The Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Southwest Rural Health Research Center; 2015: 95–107.

2015 Immunization and Infectious Diseases

Ferdinand, A., Hutchison, L. Immunization and Infectious Diseases. In: Bolin J.N., Bellamy G., Ferdinand A.O., et al. eds. Rural Healthy People 2020, Vol. 2. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Southwest Rural Health Research Center; 2015: 53–65.

2015 Access to Quality Health Services in Rural Areas – Primary Care: A Literature Review

Ferdinand, A., Johnson, L., Brown Speights, J.S., et al. Access to Quality Health Services in Rural Areas – Primary Care: A Literature Review. In: Bolin J.N., Bellamy G., Ferdinand A.O., et al. eds. Rural Healthy People 2020, Vol. 1. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Southwest Rural Health Research Center; 2015: 13–24.

2015 Mental Health and Mental Disorders: A Rural Challenge

Ferdinand, A., Madkins, J., McMaughan, D., *Schulze, A. Mental Health and Mental Disorders: A Rural Challenge. In: Bolin J.N., Bellamy G., Ferdinand A.O., et al. eds. Rural Healthy People 2020, Vol. 1. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Southwest Rural Health Research Center; 2015: 55–72.

Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Rural America

Ferdinand, A.O. Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Rural America. In: Bolin J.N., Bellamy G., Ferdinand A.O., et al. eds. Rural Healthy People 2020, Vol. 2. College Station, TX: The Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Southwest Rural Health Research Center. (Forthcoming)