Publications by authors named "Ann F Dunlap"

Disparities in vaccine confidence and uptake among racial and ethnic minorities have resulted in a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 in these populations. Social media campaigns have shown promise in public health promotion and behavioral interventions. In January 2022, an academic-community partnership launched #Vax4Community, a 6-month social media campaign centered around the use of digital storytelling videos.

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  • The study focuses on how the built environment affects children's quality of life (QoL), which is becoming an important health and policy metric, beyond just disease outcomes.
  • A systematic review of 17 studies conducted from 2010 to 2023 examined features like green spaces, infrastructure, and neighborhood perceptions to see their impact on children's QoL.
  • Findings indicate that green spaces generally improve children's QoL, while results for neighborhood infrastructure and perceived safety are mixed; more consistent measures in future research could help clarify these relationships.
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