Wesley Dean

Wesley Dean

Associate Professor

Member of:


    1. 2013
    2. Empowerment of Promotoras as Promotora-Researchers in the comidas saludables & gente sana en las Colonias del sur de Tejas (healthy food and healthy people in South Texas Colonias) program

      St. John, J. A., Johnson, C. M., Sharkey, J. R., Dean, Wesley & Arandia, G., 2013, In: Journal of Primary Prevention. 34, 1-2, p. 41-57 17 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    3. Understanding contextual barriers, supports, and opportunities for physical activity among Mexican-origin children in Texas border colonias: a descriptive study.

      Umstattd Meyer, M. R., Sharkey, J. R., Patterson, M. S. & Dean, Wesley, 2013, In: BMC Public Health. 13, 1 p., 14.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    4. 2012
    5. Diet and Acculturation Among Hispanic/Latino Older Adults in the United States: A Review of Literature and Recommendations

      Arandia, G., Nalty, C., Sharkey, J. R. & Dean, Wesley, 2012, In: Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics. 31, 1, p. 16-37 22 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

    6. Cultural repertoires and food-related household technology within colonia households under conditions of material hardship

      Dean, Wesley, Sharkey, J. R., Johnson, C. M. & John, J. S., 2012, In: International Journal for Equity in Health. 11, 1, 25.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    7. Utilizing qualitative methods in survey design: Examining Texas cattle producers' intent to participate in foot-and-mouth disease detection and control

      Delgado, A. H., Norby, B., Dean, Wesley, McIntosh, W. A. & Scott, H. M., 2012, In: Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 103, 2-3, p. 120-135 16 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    8. Predictors of differences in the perception of antimicrobial resistance risk in the treatment of sick, at-risk, and high-risk feedlot cattle

      Jan, J. S., McIntosh, W. A., Dean, Wesley & Scott, H. M., 2012, In: Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 106, 1, p. 24-33 10 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    9. Physical limitations in meal preparation and consumption are associated with lower musculoskeletal nutrient (calcium, vitamin d, magnesium, and phosphorus) intakes in homebound older adults

      Sharkey, J., Johnson, C. M. & Dean, Wesley, 2012, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 16, 8, p. 675-677 3 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    10. Children's very low food security is associated with increased dietary intakes in energy, fat, and added sugar among Mexican-origin children (6-11 y) in Texas border Colonias

      Sharkey, J. R., Nalty, C., Johnson, C. M. & Dean, Wesley, 2012, In: BMC Pediatrics. 12, 16.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    11. Convenience stores and the marketing of foods and beverages through product assortment

      Sharkey, J. R., Dean, Wesley & Nalty, C., 2012, In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 43, 3 SUPPL.2, p. S109-S115

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    12. Use of Vendedores (Mobile Food Vendors), Pulgas (Flea Markets), and Vecinos o Amigos (Neighbors or Friends) as Alternative Sources of Food for Purchase among Mexican-Origin Households in Texas Border Colonias

      Sharkey, J. R., Dean, Wesley & Johnson, C. M., 2012, In: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 112, 5, p. 705-710 6 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    13. Mobile and home-based vendors' contributions to the retail food environment in rural South Texas Mexican-origin settlements

      Valdez, Z., Dean, Wesley & Sharkey, J. R., 2012, In: Appetite. 59, 2, p. 212-217 6 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    14. 2011
    15. Food Vending and Acquisition in Texas Border Region Pulgas (Flea Markets) from Both Sides of the Counter

      Dean, Wesley, Sharkey, J. R., Johnson, C. M. & Valdez, Z., 2011, In: Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. 6, 4, p. 458-476 19 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    16. Food insecurity is associated with social capital, perceived personal disparity, and partnership status among older and senior adults in a largely rural area of central Texas

      Dean, Wesley, Sharkey, J. R. & Johnson, C. M., 2011, In: Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics. 30, 2, p. 169-186 18 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    17. Food insecurity, social capital and perceived personal disparity in a predominantly rural region of Texas: An individual-level analysis

      Dean, Wesley & Sharkey, J. R., 2011, In: Social Science and Medicine. 72, 9, p. 1454-1462 9 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    18. Pulga (Flea Market) Contributions to the Retail Food Environment of Colonias in the South Texas Border Region

      Dean, Wesley, Sharkey, J. R. & St. John, J., 2011, In: Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 111, 5, p. 705-710 6 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    19. Rural and urban differences in the associations between characteristics of the community food environment and fruit and vegetable intake

      Dean, Wesley & Sharkey, J. R., 2011, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 43, 6, p. 426-433 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    20. It's all about the children: A participant-driven photo-elicitation study of Mexican-origin mothers' food choices

      Johnson, C. M., Sharkey, J. R. & Dean, Wesley, 2011, In: BMC Women's Health. 11, 41.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    21. It's who I am and what we eat. Mothers' food-related identities in family food choice

      Johnson, C. M., Sharkey, J. R., Dean, Wesley, Alex McIntosh, W. & Kubena, K. S., 2011, In: Appetite. 57, 1, p. 220-228 9 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    22. Determinants of children's use of and time spent in fast-food and full-service restaurants

      McIntosh, A., Kubena, K. S., Tolle, G., Dean, Wesley, Kim, M. J., Jan, J. S. & Anding, J., 2011, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 43, 3, p. 142-149 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    23. Association between proximity to and coverage of traditional fast-food restaurants and non-traditional fast-food outlets and fast-food consumption among rural adults

      Sharkey, J. R., Johnson, C. M., Dean, Wesley & Horel, S. A., 2011, In: International Journal of Health Geographics. 10, 37.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    24. Association of household and community characteristics with adult and child food insecurity among Mexican-origin households in colonias along the Texas-Mexico border

      Sharkey, J. R., Dean, Wesley & Johnson, C. M., 2011, In: International Journal for Equity in Health. 10, 19.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    25. Country of birth is associated with very low food security among Mexican American older adults living in colonias along the South Texas border with Mexico

      Sharkey, J. R., Dean, Wesley & Johnson, C. M., 2011, In: Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics. 30, 2, p. 187-200 14 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    26. Focusing on fast food restaurants alone underestimates the relationship between neighborhood deprivation and exposure to fast food in a large rural area

      Sharkey, J. R., Johnson, C. M., Dean, Wesley & Horel, S. A., 2011, In: Nutrition Journal. 10, 1, 10.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    27. Less-healthy eating behaviors have a greater association with a high level of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among rural adults than among urban adults

      Sharkey, J. R., Johnson, C. M. & Dean, Wesley, 2011, In: Food and Nutrition Research. 55, 5819.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    28. Nativity is associated with sugar-sweetened beverage and fast-food meal consumption among Mexican-origin women in Texas border colonias

      Sharkey, J. R., Johnson, C. M. & Dean, Wesley, 2011, In: Nutrition Journal. 10, 1, 101.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    ID: 249086626