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Samuel D. C. Towne

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h-index: 27
Works: 125
Citations: 1,896

Most-cited papers

Role of illness perception and self-efficacy in lifestyle modification among non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients
S. Zelber-Sagi, S. Bord, Gali Dror-Lavi, M. Smith +6 more
2017World Journal of Gastroenterology77 citations Open access
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The Changing Landscape of Diabetes Mortality in the United States Across Region and Rurality, 1999-2016.
Timothy Callaghan, A. Ferdinand, M. Akinlotan, Samuel D. C. Towne +1 more
2020Journal of Rural Health62 citations
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The Association Between Loneliness and Cognitive Impairment among Older Men and Women in China: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study
Zi Zhou, F. Mao, Wei Zhang, Samuel D. C. Towne +2 more
2019International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health59 citations Open access
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Delivery of Fall Prevention Interventions for At-Risk Older Adults in Rural Areas: Findings from a National Dissemination
M. Smith, Samuel D. C. Towne, A. Herrera-Venson, K. Cameron +6 more
2018International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health58 citations Open access
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Restricted Social Engagement among Adults Living with Chronic Conditions
K. Meek, Caroline D. Bergeron, Samuel D. C. Towne, SangNam Ahn +2 more
2018International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health56 citations Open access
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Fruit and vegetable intake in relation to depressive and anxiety symptoms among adolescents in 25 low- and middle-income countries.
Ming-wei Liu, Qiutong Chen, Samuel D. C. Towne, Jie Zhang +5 more
2020Journal of Affective Disorders50 citations
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Dissemination of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Programs in the United States: Intervention Delivery by Rurality
M. Smith, Samuel D. C. Towne, A. Herrera-Venson, K. Cameron +4 more
2017International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health50 citations Open access
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Fear of Outdoor Falling Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The Role of Neighborhood Environments
Sung-Min Lee, Chanam Lee, M. Ory, Jaewoong Won +3 more
2018The gerontologist47 citations
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Socioeconomic, Geospatial, and Geopolitical Disparities in Access to Health Care in the US 2011–2015
Samuel D. C. Towne
2017International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health45 citations Open access
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Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention on Social Support, Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity among Older Adults: Evaluation of Texercise Select
M. Ory, Shinduk Lee, G. Han, Samuel D. C. Towne +4 more
2018International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health44 citations Open access
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Assessing Diabetes and Factors Associated with Foregoing Medical Care among Persons with Diabetes: Disparities Facing American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic, Low Income, and Southern Adults in the U.S. (2011–2015)
Samuel D. C. Towne, Jane N. Bolin, A. Ferdinand, E. Nicklett +2 more
2017International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health44 citations Open access
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Engaging the Underrepresented Sex: Male Participation in Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Programs
M. Smith, Caroline D. Bergeron, SangNam Ahn, Samuel D. C. Towne +5 more
2018American Journal of Men's Health39 citations Open access
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Factors associated with ageist attitudes among college students
M. Smith, Caroline D. Bergeron, Clay Cowart, SangNam Ahn +4 more
2017Geriatrics & Gerontology International37 citations
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THE ROLE OF IMPROVED SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY EATING IN A LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION: TEXERCISE SELECT
Aya Yoshikawa, M. Smith, Shinduk Lee, Samuel D. C. Towne +1 more
2019Public Health Nutrition34 citations Open access
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The Association of Social Isolation on the Risk of Stroke among Middle-aged and Older Adults in China.
Zi Zhou, Cen Lin, Jiaping Ma, Samuel D. C. Towne +2 more
2019American Journal of Epidemiology32 citations Open access
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Factors associated with healthcare-related frustrations among adults with chronic conditions.
M. Smith, Caroline D. Bergeron, Colin H. Adler, Aakash Patel +4 more
2017Patient Education and Counseling32 citations
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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Needs of Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Rural-Urban Comparison in Delaware, USA
M. Smith, T. Prohaska, Kara E MacLeod, M. Ory +5 more
2017International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health32 citations Open access
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Combined effects of fruit and vegetables intake and physical activity on the risk of metabolic syndrome among Chinese adults
Xin-Tong Li, Wei Liao, Hong-Jie Yu, Ming-wei Liu +10 more
2017PLoS ONE30 citations Open access
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Impact of a Behavioral Intervention on Diet, Eating Patterns, Self-Efficacy, and Social Support.
M. Smith, Shinduk Lee, Samuel D. C. Towne, G. Han +3 more
2020Journal of nutrition education and behavior28 citations
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Multi-Level Factors Associated with Social Participation among Stroke Survivors: China’s Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011–2015)
Yi Cai, Samuel D. C. Towne, C. Bickel
2019International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health28 citations Open access
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Association between fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of hypertension among Chinese adults: a longitudinal study
Ming-wei Liu, Hong-Jie Yu, Shuai Yuan, Yong Song +5 more
2018European Journal of Nutrition28 citations
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Health & access to care among working-age lower income adults in the Great Recession: Disparities across race and ethnicity and geospatial factors.
Samuel D. C. Towne, J. Probst, J. Hardin, B. Bell +1 more
2017Social Science & Medicine (1967)28 citations
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Effectiveness and economic impact of a diabetes education program among adults with type 2 diabetes in South Texas
M. Smith, L. Zhong, Shinduk Lee, Samuel D. C. Towne +1 more
2021BMC Public Health24 citations Open access
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Diabetes-related hospital mortality in the U.S.: A pooled cross-sectional study of the National Inpatient Sample.
A. Ferdinand, M. Akinlotan, Timothy Callaghan, Samuel D. C. Towne +1 more
2019Journal of diabetes and its complications23 citations
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Internet-Based Resources for Disease Self-Care Among Middle-Aged and Older Women with Chronic Conditions
Amanda J Pettus, C. Mendez-Luck, Caroline D. Bergeron, SangNam Ahn +3 more
2016Journal of Women's Health22 citations
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Awareness of the role of general practitioners in primary care among outpatient populations: evidence from a cross-sectional survey of tertiary hospitals in China
Xiao-Jun Liu, Anran Tan, Samuel D. C. Towne, Zhaoxun Hou +1 more
2018BMJ Open21 citations Open access
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Physical activity and associated medical cost savings among at-risk older adults participating a community-based health & wellness program
Samuel D. C. Towne, Ya-Juan Li, Shinduk Lee, M. Smith +5 more
2018PLoS ONE21 citations Open access
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Evidence-Based Programs
M. Smith, Shinduk Lee, Samuel D. C. Towne, Andrew C. Pickett +2 more
2021Handbook of Rural Aging20 citations
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Congestive heart failure-related hospital deaths across the urban-rural continuum in the United States
K. Primm, A. Ferdinand, Timothy Callaghan, M. Akinlotan +2 more
2019Preventive medicine reports19 citations Open access
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Determinants of Walking among Middle-Aged and Older Overweight and Obese Adults: Sociodemographic, Health, and Built Environmental Factors
S. Forjuoh, M. Ory, Jaewoong Won, Samuel D. C. Towne +2 more
2017Journal of Obesity19 citations Open access
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Self-care difficulties and reliance on support among vulnerable middle-aged and older adults with chronic conditions: A cross-sectional study.
M. Smith, Caroline D. Bergeron, Seth D. Riggle, L. Meng +3 more
2017Maturitas18 citations
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Assessing the economic benefits and resilience of complete streets in Orlando, FL: A natural experimental design approach
Chia-Yuan Yu, Min-Jie Xu, Samuel D. C. Towne, Sara Iman
201718 citations
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Health-related consequences of the type and utilization rates of electronic devices by college students
M. Benden, Ranjana K. Mehta, Adam Pickens, Brett Harp +3 more
2021BMC Public Health17 citations Open access
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Examination of sustainability indicators for fall prevention strategies in three states.
M. Smith, Nicholas K. Durrett, E. Schneider, Imani N. Byers +4 more
2018Evaluation and Program Planning17 citations
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Factors Associated With Injurious Falls in Residential Care Facilities
Samuel D. C. Towne, Jinmyoung Cho, M. Smith, M. Ory
2017Journal of Aging and Health17 citations
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The inequity of inpatient services in rural areas and the New-Type Rural Cooperative Medical System (NRCMS) in China: repeated cross sectional analysis
Bingbing Pan, Samuel D. C. Towne, Yuxing Chen, Zhao-Kang Yuan
2017Health Policy and Planning17 citations Open access
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Factors Associated With Avoiding Health Care Among Community-Dwelling Medicare Beneficiaries With Type 2 Diabetes
B. Ng, J. LaManna, Samuel D. C. Towne, B. Peach +2 more
2020Preventing Chronic Disease16 citations Open access
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Geographic disparities associated with travel to medical care and attendance in programs to prevent/manage chronic illness among middle-aged and older adults in Texas.
M. Smith, Samuel D. C. Towne, Caroline D. Bergeron, D. Zhang +3 more
2019Rural and remote health16 citations Open access
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the establishment of the National Hierarchical Medical System (NHMS) among outpatients in Chinese tertiary hospitals
Xiao-Jun Liu, Zhaoxun Hou, Samuel D. C. Towne, Meikun He +4 more
2018Medicine16 citations Open access
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Reported Systems Changes and Sustainability Perceptions of Three State Departments of Health Implementing Multi-Faceted Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Efforts
M. Smith, E. Schneider, Imani N. Byers, T. Shubert +3 more
2017Frontiers in Public Health16 citations Open access
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Implementing a Diabetes Education Program to Reduce Health Disparities in South Texas: Application of the RE-AIM Framework for Planning and Evaluation
M. Ory, Shinduk Lee, Samuel D. C. Towne, S. Flores +2 more
2020International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health15 citations Open access
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Factors Associated With Pain Frequency Among Adults With Chronic Conditions.
K. Robinson, Caroline D. Bergeron, Chivon A. Mingo, L. Meng +4 more
2017Journal of Pain and Symptom Management14 citations Open access
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Social and Structural Determinants of Health Inequities: Socioeconomic, Transportation-Related, and Provincial-Level Indicators of Cost-Related Forgone Hospital Care in China
Samuel D. C. Towne, Xiao-Jun Liu, Rui Li, M. Smith +7 more
2021International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health12 citations Open access
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Perceived risks of transit use during COVID-19: Correlates and strategies from a case study in El Paso, Texas
Jia-He Bian, Sinan Zhong, Samuel D. C. Towne, Chanam Lee +2 more
2022Journal of Transport and Health11 citations Open access
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The inequity of inpatient services in rural areas and the New-Type Rural Cooperative Medical System (NRCMS) in China: repeated cross sectional analysis.
Bingbing Pan, Samuel D. C. Towne, Yuxing Chen, Zhao-Kang Yuan
2017Health Policy and Planning11 citations Open access
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Discrepancies between Perceived and Physiological Fall Risks and Repeated Falls among Community-Dwelling Medicare Beneficiaries Aged 65 Years and Older
B. Ng, Ladda Thiamwong, Qing He, Samuel D. C. Towne +1 more
2020Clinical Gerontologist10 citations Open access
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Programs and Place: Risk and Asset Mapping for Fall Prevention
M. Smith, Samuel D. C. Towne, A. S. Motlagh, Donald R. Smith +3 more
2017Frontiers in Public Health10 citations Open access
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Diabetes-Related Hospital Mortality in Rural America: A Significant Cause for Concern
A. Ferdinand, M. Akinlotan, Timothy H. Callaghan, Samuel D. C. Towne +1 more
20189 citations Open access
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Examining the Role of Income Inequality and Neighborhood Walkability on Obesity and Physical Activity among Low-Income Hispanic Adults
Samuel D. C. Towne, Michael L. Lopez, Ya-Juan Li, M. Smith +3 more
2018Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health9 citations
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Relative Association of Multi-Level Supportive Environments on Poor Health among Older Adults
N. Mier, M. Ory, Samuel D. C. Towne, M. Smith
2017International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health9 citations Open access
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