Latest Research Publications

Nutrition and Physical Activity | Journal Article
Using Predicted Marginal Effects to Assess the Impact of Rurality and Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility on a School-based Nutrition Intervention
Safety System Design and Evaluation | Journal Article
Using Human-Machine Interfaces to Convey Feedback in Automated Driving
Childhood Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk | Web Article
Adversity's Effect on Heart Health and Biological Aging
Evaluation of Iowa's Integrated Health Homes for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness | Report
Experiences of Adults and Children in the Iowa Medicaid Integrated Home Health Program: 2014 to 2017
Iowa Dental Wellness Plan Evaluation | Report
Evaluation of the Dental Wellness Plan 2.0: Member Experiences After Two Years

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