OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Community Health is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Indiana Parental Perceptions of the Acceptability of General and HPV-Specific State Vaccine Requirements	379
Medical Electives in Sub-Saharan Africa: A 15-Year Student/NGO-Driven Initiative	108
Exploring What Influences Heterosexual College Men and the Practice of Safe Sex: The Power of Stigma and Community	64
Mask Adherence and the Relationship Between Masking and Weather-Related Metrics	60
A Proactive Policy to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Infection: Five-Year Results for the Subdistrict Model in Thailand	56
Exposure to Crime at Food Stores: Implications for Nutrition and Health among Black Americans	54
Impact of Community Health Workers on Access to Care for Rural Populations in the United States: A Systematic Review	34
Sustainability and Adaptability of a Community Health Advisor-Led Educational Program in Faith-Based Organizations in Underserved Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic	33
Socioecological Predictors of Resilience in Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals	30
Associations Between Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Smoking and Alcohol Use Behaviors in a Large Statewide Sample	27
Community Health Agents Advancing Women’s Empowerment: A Qualitative Data Analysis	26
Parent-reported Barriers and Parental Beliefs Associated with Intentions to Obtain HPV Vaccination for Children in a Primary care Patient Population in Minnesota, USA	26
Results of a Peer Navigator Program to Address Chronic Illness Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness	25
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Diagnosis Using QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Kit Among Correctional Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Francisco Beltrão-PR, Brazil	23
Testing, Inequities and Vulnerability of Adolescents to Sexually Transmitted Infections	22
Screening for Social Determinants of Health Among Medicare Beneficiaries in Primary Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Prince George’s County, Maryland	22
Tribal Perspectives on Patient Navigation for Rural Native Veterans Using Veteran Health Administration Services	21
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Concerning Breast Cancer and Self Examination Among Females in UAE	20
Access to, Experience with, and Attitudes towards Take Home Naloxone: An Online Survey	20
Primary Care Delivery Perceptions and Their Associations with Physician and Patient Gender	19
Vaccine Effectiveness Against SARS-CoV-2 Related Hospitalizations in People who had Experienced Homelessness or Incarceration – Findings from the Minnesota EHR Consortium	19
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Medicare Beneficiaries with and Without Cancer History: A US Population-based Study	19
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Pap Smear Rates Among Burmese Refugee Girls in a Healthcare System in Omaha, Nebraska	18
Indigenous Mothers’ Perspective on Sexual Health in Northwest Territories, Canada: Results from the Maternal and Infant Health Project	17
Perception of Health Risks of Electronic Cigarette Use Among College Students: Examining the Roles of Sex, Field of Study, Vaping Device Type, and Their Associations	17

Stress and Health Status Among Members of a Disadvantaged Community in Flint, Michigan in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic	16
An Outreach Phone Call Project: Using Home Health to Reach Isolated Community Dwelling Adults During the COVID 19 Lockdown	16
Impact of Housing Instability and Social Risk Factors on Food Insecurity Among Vulnerable Residents in San Diego County	16
Candy, Snack Food, and Soda in the Checkout Lines of Stores Selling Products for Children in New York City	16
Barriers Related to Mask Wearing in African American Neighborhood Businesses	15
Engaging with Social Media: Implications for COVID-19 Research Participation Among Adults Living in the State of Florida	15
The Fragmentation of Specialty Care. The Role of Referral Location, Type of Referral, and Demographic Factors in Determining Completion Rates for Uninsured Patients in a Student-Run Free Clinic	15
Medical Care Needs of Laundromat Users in San Antonio, Texas: A Potentially Unique Setting for Health Interventions	14
Lethal Force Usage by Law Enforcement Officers Against Hispanics, 2011–2020	14
Perspectives on Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Barriers, Knowledge and Beliefs, and Practices: Providers Serving Arab-American Populations	14
Persistence of Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance of the EU Covid Certificate Among French Students	14
Factors Associated with Suicide Risk Behavior Outcomes Among Black High School Adolescents	14
A Neighborhood Analysis of Time Trends in COVID-19 Infection in NYC	14
Observed face mask use outside retail chain stores during the COVID-19 pandemic in two cities in the state of Idaho, USA	14
Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes in an Inner-City Black Patient Population	13
The Presence of Smoking and Alcohol Imaginary in Popular Movies Available in Netflix Online Streaming Platform	13
Community Health Worker Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence	13
Development of a University-Government Partnership for Public Health Response and Workforce Development in the State of Oregon	12
Migration Status and Utilization of Healthcare Services Among Venezuelan Immigrants in Peru	12
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci (MRS): Carriage and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in College Students	12
Basic Needs Insecurities Are Associated with Anxiety, Depression, and Poor Health Among University Students in the State of New Mexico	12
Associations Between Food Insufficiency and Health Conditions Among New York City Adults, 2017–2018	11
The Relationship Between Duration of Stay and Self-rated Health Among International College Students in South Korea	11
Identifying the Determinants of Hookah Smoking Among the Youth; A Mixed-Methods Study	11
Association between Socioeconomic Status and Vaccination Hesitancy, Reluctancy and Confidence among Asian-Americans Living in the State of New Jersey	11
Asthma Prevalence among Athletes in an Urban Adolescent Population	10
The ACHIEVE Program: Bringing Chicago Youth and Community Organizations Together to Impact Local Disparities	10
Behavioral Responses to Wildfire Smoke: A Case Study in Western Montana	9
The Era of E-Cigarettes: A Cross-Sectional Study of Vaping Preferences, Reasons for Use and Withdrawal Symptoms Among Current E-Cigarette Users in the United Arab Emirates	9
Descriptive Analysis of a Telephone Based Community Monitoring Service for COVID-19	9
Firearm-Related Unintentional Childhood Injury in Israel	9
Examination of an Intergenerational Summer Meal Program for Children and Older Adults	9
Vaccine Beliefs Among Uninsured People Receiving Care at Free Clinics	9
Exploring Betel Quid Chewing Among Orang Asli: A Qualitative Study	9
Improving Depression Screening in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative	9
Comparing Message Appeals Employed in Efforts to Prevent E-cigarette Use Among Students in a US University	8
The Most Important Skills Required by Local Public Health Departments for Responding to Community Needs and Improving Health Outcomes	8
COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among College Students at a Midwest University	8
Factors Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy in the State of Alaska	8
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury Among Ukrainian Civilians During the Ongoing War	8
A SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Among Nursing Home Residents Vaccinated with a Booster Dose of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine	8
Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery	8
Predictors of Seat-Belt Use among Bus Passengers in Ghana: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Health Belief Model	8
Perspectives on Workforce Development Needs for Community Health Workers (CHWs): Results from a Statewide Survey of CHW Employers	8
Implementation of Sexual Health Curriculum Series: Educational Initiative to Increase STI Screening and Treatment in Dallas, Texas	7
Physician Attitudes Towards Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): A Survey of a State Medical Association	7
Factors responsible for healthcare avoidance among rural adults in the Eastern Region of North Carolina	7
Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health in Community-Based Care	7
The Nature and Extent of COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Healthcare Workers	7
Addressing Food Insecurity Through Community Empowerment in a Staten Island (Richmond County) Neighborhood in New York City	7

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in an Underrepresented Minority Community	7
Correction: Addressing Food Insecurity Through Community Empowerment in a Staten Island (Richmond County) Neighborhood in New York City	7
Exploring Smoking Disparities and Sociodemographic Factors in a Peri-urban Landscape: A Census Tract-Level Analysis in McLennan County, Texas	6
Investigate-Design-Practice-Reflect: An Iterative Community-Engaged Action Process to Improve Population Health	6
Risky Sexual Behavior Among Street Children, Adolescents, and Young People Living on the street in southern Brazil	6
Predictors of Safe Prescription Opioid Storage and Participation in Drug Take-Back Events: Results from a Statewide Survey	6
The Costs of Operating a Student-run Free Clinic	6
Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Older New York City Residents Living at Home	6
A Review of Community Health Worker Integration in Health Departments	6
A Systematic Review of Interventions to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening among Immigrant Vietnamese Women	6
Associations Between Social Media Engagement and Vaccine Hesitancy	6
Reflections on the New York City Health Czar Proposal of 1977 and Its Origins	6
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic & Telehealth Implementation in a Student Run Free Clinic	6
The Creation of a Program of Engagement and Outreach for COVID-19 Among African Americans Through Community-Academic Partnerships	6
Beliefs About the Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease Among Latinos in New York City	6
The Associations Between Drinking Motives and Alcohol-Related Consequences in Graduate Students from Universities in the United States	6
PrEP University: A Multi-Disciplinary University-Based HIV Prevention Education Program	6
Examining the Trends in Motor Vehicle Traffic Deaths in New York City, 1999–2020	6
Firearm Mortality Among Pre-school Age Children, 2010–2020	6
Understanding Breast Cancer Disparities Affecting Black Women: Obtaining Diverse Perspectives Through Focus Groups Comprised of Patients, Providers, and Others	5
Correction to: Factors Responsible for Healthcare Avoidance Among Rural Adults in the Eastern Region of North Carolina	5
Recruitment and Enrollment of Low-income, Minority Residents of Urban Public Housing into Research	5
Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Teachers: An On-line Survey in Greece	5
Associations between inspections for unsafe housing conditions and evictions in New York City public housing buildings*	5
Substance Use Patterns and Their Association with Depression and Social Factors During COVID-19 Among Harlem Residents in New York City	5
The Impact of a Student-Led Health Education Clinic on the Health Literacy and Behaviors of a Rural Community in the State of Pennsylvania, USA	5
Motivational Factors to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study	5
Use of Formal and Informal Food Resources by Food Insecure Families in Lima, Peru: A Mixed-Methods Analysis	5
The Impact of an Educational Intervention on Distracted Driving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Among College Students	5
Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Among University Students, Staff, and Faculty in the State of Indiana During 2016, 2019, and 2022	5
Strategies Used by Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Prevent Overservice of Alcohol in the United States	5
An Online HIV Self-Sampling Strategy for Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men and Trans Women in Spain	5
Internet Addiction and Social Media Addiction in Medical Faculty Students: Prevalence, Related Factors, and Association with Life Satisfaction	5
Motivating Behavior Change in Parents for Suicide Prevention in the Midwest, USA	5
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Vaccine Hesitancy Among Spanish-Speaking Free Clinic Patients	5
Exploring Knowledge and Awareness of HCV Infection and Screening Test: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among an Italian Sample	5
The Role of Physician Advocacy in Supporting Policy Change That Reduces Leaded Aviation Gasoline Emissions	5
Online News Coverage of COVID-19 Long Haul Symptoms	5
Inequalities in Tobacco Retailer Compliance Violations Across the State of Oklahoma, 2015–2019	5
The Views of Police Officers Toward Gun Legislation and Public Health Policies Driven by Firearm Safety Concerns	5
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Prostate Cancer among African Americans, African Immigrants and Caribbean Immigrants	4
Identifying Health Literacy Strengths and Needs Among Jordanian Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients	4
Health Literacy and Smoking Habits Among a Sample of Jordanian University Students	4
A Cross-Sectional Study of Untoward Reactions Following Homologous and Heterologous COVID-19 Booster Immunizations in Recipients Seventeen Years of Age and Older	4
COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Central Washington State, June–July 2020	4
Integrating HPV Vaccination Within PrEP care Delivery for Underserved Populations: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study	4
The Influence of Health-Related Behavior Profiles on College Students’ Perceptions of COVID-19 Safety Measures	4
High Interest in the Use of mHealth Platform for HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Nepal	4
Association of National Identity and Trust in Government with COVID-19 Vaccination and Brand Choice in Taiwan	4
Levels of Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among Adults in a Rural Municipality of Nepal: A Cross-sectional Study	4
Trends in COVID-19 Testing and Positivity Rates from a Mobile Testing Program in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area	4
COVID-19 Vaccination and Intention to Vaccinate Among a Sample of College Students in New Jersey	4
Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Women who have or have not had human papillomavirus vaccine in Turkey about the Virus and the vaccine	4
A Comparative Analysis of the Demographics and Zip Codes of Patients Seen at the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic	4
Community Support for Harm Reduction and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder	4
Sex Differences in Electronic Cigarette Device Use Among College Students	4
Implementation and Outcomes of a Maternal Smoking Cessation Program for a Multi-ethnic Cohort in California, USA, 2012–2019	4
The Association of Outdoor Walking Per Week with Mental Health and Costs of Psychotropic Drugs in Adults	4
YouTube as a Source of Information on Air Pollution: Significance for Community Health	4
Motives Driving Non-healthcare Community Organizations to Engage in Health Promotion Activities	4
Vaping Behavior and Intention to Quit among Undergraduate Students in a Hispanic-Serving University	4
Social Processes and COVID-19 Vaccination of Children of Hesitant Mothers	4