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Hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes among immigrants in the United States: an analysis of the 2010-2016 National Health Interview Survey.

Publication: Journal Article

Commodore-Mensah, Yvonne, Elizabeth Selvin, Jonathan Aboagye, Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, Ximin Li, Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, Rexford S Ahima, and Lisa A Cooper. 2018. “Hypertension, Overweight/Obesity, and Diabetes Among Immigrants in the United States: An Analysis of the 2010-2016 National Health Interview Survey.”. BMC Public Health 18 (1): 773.

[Sample] Publication of New Book - AI and Society: An Ethical Perspective

News: November 21, 2022

I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my new book, AI and Society: An Ethical Perspective. This book presents an overview of the societal implications of AI, with a specific focus on the ethical considerations that these technologies bring to the forefront. It's designed to be accessible to...

[Sample] Launching a New Interdisciplinary Course: Culinary Anthropology

News: September 21, 2022

I'm excited to announce the launch of a new course, Culinary Anthropology for the upcoming fall semester. The course aims to explore the intersection of culture and cuisine, examining the societal impact of food throughout history. This interdisciplinary course will encourage students to engage with...

Effects of the DASH diet and losartan on serum urate among adults with hypertension: Results of a randomized trial.

Publication: Journal Article

Castilla-Ojo, Noelle, Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, Paul R Conlin, Lawrence J Appel, Edgar R Miller, and Stephen P Juraschek. 2023. “Effects of the DASH Diet and Losartan on Serum Urate Among Adults With Hypertension: Results of a Randomized Trial.”. Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) 25 (10): 915-22.

Trends in Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Five High-Volume Medical Centers.

Publication: Journal Article

Juraschek, Stephen P, Natalie A Bello, Alexander R Chang, Jennifer L Cluett, Karen A Griffin, Alan Hinderliter, Kenneth J Mukamal, et al. 2023. “Trends in Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Five High-Volume Medical Centers.”. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) 80 (8): e131-e133.

Migration-Related Weight Changes among African Immigrants in the United States.

Publication: Journal Article

Byiringiro, Samuel, Binu Koirala, Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa, Eric K Broni, Xiaoyue Liu, Khadijat Adeleye, Ruth-Alma N Turkson-Ocran, et al. 2022. “Migration-Related Weight Changes Among African Immigrants in the United States.”. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (23).

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Women of Child-Bearing Age With Hypertension From 2009 to 2014.

Publication: Journal Article

Kovell, Lara C, Benjamin Maxner, Sravya Shankara, Stephenie C Lemon, Sharina D Person, Tiffany A Moore Simas, Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, David D McManus, and Stephen P Juraschek. 2022. “Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Women of Child-Bearing Age With Hypertension From 2009 to 2014.”. American Journal of Hypertension 35 (8): 694-98.

The Cardiometabolic Health of African Immigrants in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.

Publication: Journal Article

Mensah, Danielle, Oluwabunmi Ogungbe, Ruth-Alma N Turkson-Ocran, Chioma Onuoha, Samuel Byiringiro, Nwakaego A Nmezi, Ivy Mannoh, Elisheva Wecker, Ednah N Madu, and Yvonne Commodore-Mensah. 2022. “The Cardiometabolic Health of African Immigrants in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.”. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (13).

Disparities in cardiometabolic risk profiles and gestational diabetes mellitus by nativity and acculturation: findings from 2016-2017 National Health Interview Survey.

Publication: Journal Article

Ogunwole, Michelle, Ruth-Alma N Turkson-Ocran, Ellen Boakye, Andreea A Creanga, Xiaobin Wang, Wendy L Bennett, Garima Sharma, Lisa A Cooper, and Yvonne Commodore-Mensah. 2022. “Disparities in Cardiometabolic Risk Profiles and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Nativity and Acculturation: Findings from 2016-2017 National Health Interview Survey.”. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care 10 (1).

Strategies for Providing Culturally Sensitive Care to Diverse Populations.

Publication: Journal Article

Turkson-Ocran, Ruth-Alma N, Manka Nkimbeng, Daffcar Erol, DaSol Amy Hwang, Akasi A Aryitey, and Victoria Hughes. 2022. “Strategies for Providing Culturally Sensitive Care to Diverse Populations.”. Journal of Christian Nursing : A Quarterly Publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship 39 (1): 16-21.