Alexander McLain, PhD
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Phone: 803.777.1124
Email: mclaina@mailbox.sc.edu
Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
915 Green Street, Discovery 450
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
- Publications - (5)
Publications - (5)
2022
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Examining the Association Between Rurality and Positive Childhood Experiences Among a National Sample
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 08/2022
Using the full National Survey of Children's Health with all 50 states and the District of Columbia, this study examined rural-urban differences in positive childhood experiences.
2021
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Estimates of Childhood Overweight and Obesity at the Region, State, and County Levels: A Multilevel Small Area Estimation Approach
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2021
The goal of this study is to create a map of county-level obesity rates at the regional, county, and state levels.
2020
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Development of a National Childhood Obesogenic Environment Index in the United States: Differences by Region and Rurality
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 07/2020
This study developed a novel childhood obesogenic environment index and highlighted important regional and rurality differences across U.S. counties. -
Spatial Clustering Patterns and Regional Variations for Food and Physical Activity Environments Across the United States
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 01/2020
This study examined spatial patterns of obesogenic environments for U.S. counties. We mapped the geographic dispersion of food and physical activity (PA) environments, assessed spatial clustering, and identified differences across regions and rurality categories. This study highlights geographic clustering and disparities in food and PA access.
2016
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Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults 65 Years and Older in the United States, 2011-2012: A Multilevel Small Area Estimation Approach
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2016
This study compiled estimates, at the county level, of poor health-related quality of life among those ages 65 and older. The study examined physical and mental health and found significant differences in health across the United States.