2023
A quantitative assessment of the frequency and magnitude of heterogeneous treatment effects in studies of the health effects of social policies
Cintron D, Gottlieb L, Hagan E, Tan M, Vlahov D, Glymour M, Matthay E. A quantitative assessment of the frequency and magnitude of heterogeneous treatment effects in studies of the health effects of social policies. SSM - Population Health 2023, 22: 101352. PMID: 36873266, PMCID: PMC9975308, DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101352.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Why Cities and Health?
Ettman C, Vlahov D, Galea S. Why Cities and Health? 2019, 15-24. DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780190915858.003.0002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Urban Health Systems: Overview
Ompad D, Galea S, Vlahov D. Urban Health Systems: Overview. 2017, 311-317. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-803678-5.00481-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Urban Health Systems: Overview
Ompad D, Galea S, Vlahov D. Urban Health Systems: Overview. 2008, 463-470. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012373960-5.00323-3.Chapters
2006
Determinants of influenza vaccination in hard-to-reach urban populations
Bryant W, Ompad D, Sisco S, Blaney S, Glidden K, Phillips E, Vlahov D, Galea S, Group F. Determinants of influenza vaccination in hard-to-reach urban populations. Preventive Medicine 2006, 43: 60-70. PMID: 16684559, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.03.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza vaccinationRoutine medical careMedical careReceipt of healthInfluenza vaccination ratesCross-sectional studyVenue-based samplingGovernment health insuranceTime of surveyLow annual incomeVaccination ratesMultivariable modelVaccinationMinority raceHealth insuranceEast HarlemDisadvantaged urban areasReach populationsCareTotal respondentsSocial servicesParticipantsNew York CityHealthPrevious year
2005
Perspectives on urban conditions and population health
Vlahov D, Galea S, Gibble E, Freudenberg N. Perspectives on urban conditions and population health. Cadernos De Saúde Pública 2005, 21: 949-957. PMID: 15868055, DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2005000300031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug use, misuse, and the urban environment
GALEA S, RUDENSTINE S, VLAHOV D. Drug use, misuse, and the urban environment. Drug And Alcohol Review 2005, 24: 127-136. PMID: 16076582, DOI: 10.1080/09595230500102509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBeyond Urban Penalty and Urban Sprawl: Back to Living Conditions as the Focus of Urban Health
Freudenberg N, Galea S, Vlahov D. Beyond Urban Penalty and Urban Sprawl: Back to Living Conditions as the Focus of Urban Health. Journal Of Community Health 2005, 30: 1-11. PMID: 15751595, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-004-6091-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrban sprawlUrban healthHealth-related characteristicsUrban populationPublic health activitiesPublic health practiceLiving conditionsImpact of citiesUrban living conditionsUrban health penaltyHealth practicesHealth activitiesAdverse healthHealth of peopleUrban growthUrban livingHealth penaltyOutlying areasUrban penaltySprawlHealthCityInterventionSocial environmentPoor people
2002
Development of a “Survival” Guide for Substance Users in Harlem, New York City
Factor S, Galea S, de Duenas Geli L, Saynisch M, Blumenthal S, Canales E, Poulson M, Foley M, Vlahov D. Development of a “Survival” Guide for Substance Users in Harlem, New York City. Health Education & Behavior 2002, 29: 312-325. PMID: 12038741, DOI: 10.1177/109019810202900304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity advisory boardSubstance usersCommunity service providersUrban Research CenterHealth workersWellness GuideReference listsFocus group participantsCommunity servicesFormer usersHealth informationGroup participantsSurvivalFocus groupsInformational supportNew York CityHealthAdvisory BoardProvidersYork CitySocial determinants and the health of drug users: socioeconomic status, homelessness, and incarceration.
Galea S, Vlahov D. Social determinants and the health of drug users: socioeconomic status, homelessness, and incarceration. Public Health Reports 2002, 117 Suppl 1: s135-45. PMID: 12435837, PMCID: PMC1913691.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersHealth consequencesSocioeconomic statusAdverse health consequencesPublic health interventionsIllicit drug useLow socioeconomic statusDrug use behaviorsDrug useHealth interventionsIndividual drug use behaviorRisk behaviorsSocial determinantsSocial factorsHealthStatusHigh levelsMedicationsFactors