Christine Kennedy, RN, PhD, FAAN

Title(s)Professor Emeritus, Family Health Care Nursing
SchoolSchool of Nursing
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    UCSF2008Koehn Endowed Chair Childrens Health
    UCSF 2007Centennial, Distinguished Faculty
    American Academy of Nursing2005Fellow
    UCSF2001Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women
    UCSF1996Distinction in Teaching Award

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    My program of research is focused on the impact of daily life events on young children's development, specifically examining health compromising behaviors as influenced by media and culture/ethnicity. From the perspective of self-regulation and motivation my work has examined televisions influence on young Hispanic, Anglo, Chinese and Thai families. Current projects are delineating the role of maternal fatigue on sedentary behavior in mother-child dyads, children's use of media as a coping strategy, fathers beliefs and practices regarding media, interactive video gaming for physical activity motivation in high risk pediatric populations, and conjoint mobile health technology in physical activity intervention approaches for children and parents.

    Two recently funded studies are related to innovation and new technology. This work specifically targets mobile phone (mHealth) strategies to help reduce health disparities and builds on the idea of using the visual capacity of mobile phones to more effectively reach a low health literacy population at risk for physical inactivity. Our multidisciplinary team is working with Hispanic adults, clinicians and promotoras to develop and test visual representations on the mobile phone – such as pictograms, animation and video – that support health care providers’ recommendations for lifestyle changes.

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    PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS IN HISPANIC AND ANGLO CHILDREN
    NIH R01NR004680May 1, 2000 - Jan 31, 2005
    Role: Principal Investigator
    ADVANCED NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM
    NIH D23NU001161Jul 1, 1995 - Jun 30, 1998
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator

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    1. Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Children: An Exploratory Evaluation of Nursing Interventions. J Pediatr Nurs. 2017 May - Jun; 34:e17-e21. Letzkus L, Keim-Malpass J, Anderson J, Kennedy C. PMID: 28283208.
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    2. A Spanish-Language Risk Perception Survey for Developing Diabetes: Translation Process and Assessment of Psychometric Properties. J Nurs Meas. 2016 12 01; 24(3):365-378. Joiner KL, Sternberg RM, Kennedy C, Chen JL, Fukuoka Y, Janson SL. PMID: 28714443; PMCID: PMC5634892.
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    3. Perception of Risk for Developing Diabetes Among Foreign-Born Spanish-Speaking US Latinos. Diabetes Educ. 2016 08; 42(4):418-28. Joiner KL, Sternberg RM, Kennedy CM, Fukuoka Y, Chen JL, Janson SL. PMID: 27150605; PMCID: PMC5634899.
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    4. "It's Back! My Remission Is Over": Online Communication of Disease Progression Among Adolescents With Cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2016 May-Jun; 33(3):209-17. Keim-Malpass J, Stegenga K, Loudin B, Kennedy C, Kools S. PMID: 26483425.
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    5. Designing a Culturally Appropriate Visually Enhanced Low-Text Mobile Health App Promoting Physical Activity for Latinos: A Qualitative Study. J Transcult Nurs. 2016 07; 27(4):420-8. Bender MS, Martinez S, Kennedy C. PMID: 25556208.
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    6. Internet ethnography: a review of methodological considerations for studying online illness blogs. Int J Nurs Stud. 2014 Dec; 51(12):1686-92. Keim-Malpass J, Steeves RH, Kennedy C. PMID: 24985757.
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    7. A culturally appropriate intervention to improve health behaviors in Hispanic mother-child dyads. Child Obes. 2013 Apr; 9(2):157-63. Bender MS, Nader PR, Kennedy C, Gahagan S. PMID: 23514697; PMCID: PMC3621339.
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    8. The effect of the internet on teen and young adult tobacco use: a literature review. J Pediatr Health Care. 2013 Sep-Oct; 27(5):367-76. Forsyth SR, Kennedy C, Malone RE. PMID: 22521497.
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    9. Asian American adolescents' willingness to donate organs and engage in family discussion about organ donation and transplantation. Prog Transplant. 2012 Mar; 22(1):33-40, 70. Trompeta JA, Cooper BA, Ascher NL, Kools SM, Kennedy CM, Chen JL. PMID: 22489441.
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    10. Changes in children's reports of symptom occurrence and severity during a course of myelosuppressive chemotherapy. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2010 Nov-Dec; 27(6):307-15. Baggott C, Dodd M, Kennedy C, Marina N, Matthay KK, Cooper BA, Miaskowski C. PMID: 20739586.
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    11. An evaluation of the factors that affect the health-related quality of life of children following myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer. 2011 Mar; 19(3):353-61. Baggott CR, Dodd M, Kennedy C, Marina N, Matthay KK, Cooper B, Miaskowski C. PMID: 20157746; PMCID: PMC2909452.
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    12. Gender and ethnic disparities contributing to overweight in California adolescents. Z Gesundh Wiss. 2010 Apr; 18(2):131-144. Wilkosz ME, Chen JL, Kennedy C, Rankin S. PMID: 21088691; PMCID: PMC2967257.
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    13. Multiple symptoms in pediatric oncology patients: a systematic review. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2009 Nov-Dec; 26(6):325-39. Baggott C, Dodd M, Kennedy C, Marina N, Miaskowski C. PMID: 19687466.
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    14. Changes in childhood risk taking and safety behavior after a peer group media intervention. Nurs Res. 2009 Jul-Aug; 58(4):264-73. Kennedy C, Chen JL. PMID: 19609178; PMCID: PMC3107682.
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    15. Update on physical activity including special needs populations. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2009 Apr; 21(2):262-268. Keeton VF, Kennedy C. PMID: 19663043.
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    16. Altered iron metabolism in children with human immunodeficiency virus disease. Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009 Mar; 26(2):69-84. Butensky James E, Harmatz P, Lee M, Kennedy C, Petru A, Wara D, Miaskowski C. PMID: 19322737.
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    17. Translating research on healthy lifestyles for children: meeting the needs of diverse populations. Nurs Clin North Am. 2008 Sep; 43(3):397-417, ix. Kennedy C, Floriani V. PMID: 18674672; PMCID: PMC2674949.
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    18. Pediatric hyperlipidemia: child and adolescent disease understandings and perceptions about dietary adherence. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2008 Jul; 13(3):168-79. Kools S, Kennedy C, Engler M, Engler M. PMID: 18638047.
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    19. Correlates of physical fitness and activity in Taiwanese children. Int Nurs Rev. 2008 Mar; 55(1):81-8. Chen JL, Unnithan V, Kennedy C, Yeh CH. PMID: 18275540; PMCID: PMC2883246.
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    20. Promotion of physical activity in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2008 Feb; 20(1):90-5. Floriani V, Kennedy C. PMID: 18197046.
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    21. Weight status, self-competence, and coping strategies in Chinese children. J Pediatr Nurs. 2007 Jun; 22(3):176-85. Chen JL, Yeh CH, Kennedy C. PMID: 17524962.
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    22. Promotion of physical activity in primary care for obesity treatment/prevention in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2007 Feb; 19(1):99-103. Floriani V, Kennedy C. PMID: 17224670.
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    23. Predictors of increased body mass index in Chinese children. Prog Cardiovasc Nurs. 2007; 22(3):138-44. Chen JL, Wall D, Kennedy C, Unnithan V, Yeh CH. PMID: 17786089.
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    24. Cultural variations in children's coping behaviour, TV viewing time, and family functioning. Int Nurs Rev. 2005 Sep; 52(3):186-95. Chen JL, Kennedy C. PMID: 16033445.
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    25. Factors associated with obesity in Chinese-American children. Pediatr Nurs. 2005 Mar-Apr; 31(2):110-5. Chen JL, Kennedy C. PMID: 15934563.
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    26. Risk factors for childhood obesity in elementary school-age Taiwanese children. Prog Cardiovasc Nurs. 2005; 20(3):96-103. Chen JL, Kennedy C, Yeh CH, Kools S. PMID: 16030409.
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    27. Potential mechanisms for altered iron metabolism in human immunodeficiency virus disease. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2004 Nov-Dec; 15(6):31-45. Butensky E, Kennedy CM, Lee MM, Harmatz P, Miaskowski C. PMID: 15538015.
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    28. Disaster at a distance: impact of 9.11.01 televised news coverage on mothers' and children's health. J Pediatr Nurs. 2004 Oct; 19(5):329-39. Kennedy C, Charlesworth A, Chen JL. PMID: 15614257.
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    29. The symptom experience of hospitalised Chinese children and adolescents and relationship to pre-hospital factors and behaviour problems. Int J Nurs Stud. 2004 Aug; 41(6):661-9. Franck LS, Kools S, Kennedy C, Kong SK, Chen JL, Wong TK. PMID: 15240090.
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    30. Family Functioning, Parenting Style, and Chinese Children’s Weight Status. Journal of Family Nursing. 2004 May 1; 10(2):262-279. Chen CJ, Kennedy KC. .
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    31. Psychosocial functioning of hospitalized Chinese adolescents and their families. J Pediatr Nurs. 2004 Apr; 19(2):95-103. Kools S, Kennedy C, Kong SK, Chen JL, Franck L, Wong TK. PMID: 15077207.
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    32. Behavioural, emotional and family functioning of hospitalized children in China and Hong Kong. Int Nurs Rev. 2004 Mar; 51(1):34-46. Kennedy C, Kools S, Kong SK, Chen JL, Franck L, Wong TK. PMID: 14764013.
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    33. Parents' perspectives of asthma crisis hospital management in infants and toddlers: an interpretive view through the lens of attachment theory. J Pediatr Nurs. 2003 Aug; 18(4):233-43. Koenig K, Chesla CA, Kennedy CM. PMID: 12923734.
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    34. Employment characteristics of recent PNP graduates. J Pediatr Health Care. 2003 May-Jun; 17(3):133-9. Jackson PL, Kennedy C, Slaughter R. PMID: 12734460.
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    35. Interactive data collection: benefits of integrating new media into pediatric research. Comput Inform Nurs. 2003 May-Jun; 21(3):120-7. Kennedy C, Charlesworth A, Chen JL. PMID: 12792192.
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    36. Culturally appropriate family assessment: analysis of the Family Assessment Device in a pediatric Chinese population. J Nurs Meas. 2003 Spring-Summer; 11(1):41-60. Chen JL, Kennedy C, Kools S, Slaughter RE, Franck L, Kong SK, Wong TK. PMID: 15132011.
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    37. Foster child health and development: implications for primary care. Pediatr Nurs. 2003 Jan-Feb; 29(1):39-41, 44-6. Kools S, Kennedy C. PMID: 12630505.
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    38. Child sexual abuse treatment: misinterpretation and mismanagement of child sexual behavior. Child Care Health Dev. 2002 May; 28(3):211-8. Kools S, Kennedy C. PMID: 12064286.
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    39. Children's perceptions of TV and health behavior effects. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2002; 34(3):289-94. Kennedy CM, Strzempko F, Danford C, Kools S. PMID: 12237993.
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    40. Professional practice of pediatric nurse practitioners: implications for education and training of PNPs. J Pediatr Health Care. 2001 Nov-Dec; 15(6):291-8. Jackson PL, Kennedy C, Sadler LS, Kenney KM, Lindeke LL, Sperhac AM, Hawkins-Walsh E. PMID: 11717685.
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    41. Methodological considerations in children's focus groups. Nurs Res. 2001 May-Jun; 50(3):184-7. Kennedy C, Kools S, Krueger R. PMID: 11393641.
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    42. Television viewing and children's health. J Soc Pediatr Nurs. 2001 Jan-Mar; 6(1):35-8. Chen JL, Kennedy CM. PMID: 11288503.
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    43. Meta analysis: effects of interventions on premature infants feeding. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2000 Dec; 14(3):62-77. Daley HK, Kennedy CM. PMID: 11930380.
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    44. Examining television as an influence on children's health behaviors. J Pediatr Nurs. 2000 Oct; 15(5):272-81. Kennedy C. PMID: 11077764.
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    45. Television and young Hispanic children's health behaviors. Pediatr Nurs. 2000 May-Jun; 26(3):283-8, 292-4. Kennedy CM. PMID: 12026392.
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    46. Risk taking in young Hispanic children. J Pediatr Health Care. 1999 May-Jun; 13(3 Pt 1):126-35. Kennedy CM, Rodriguez DA. PMID: 10531905.
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    47. Risk-taking in preschool children. J Pediatr Nurs. 1998 Apr; 13(2):77-84. Kennedy CM, Lipsitt LP. PMID: 9581418.
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    48. Childhood nutrition. Annu Rev Nurs Res. 1998; 16:3-38. Kennedy CM. PMID: 9695885.
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    49. Are children's early emotions antecedents to risk taking? Pediatr Nurs. 1996 Nov-Dec; 22(6):553-7, 567. Kennedy CM. PMID: 9087095.
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