Peer-Reviewed Publications
and Articles
Dissen, A & Riccardo, C. (2025). Nutrition-related needs and considerations in the transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) population: Current gaps and future directions in research. Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine. https://www.doi.org/10.17219/acem/204177
Karniej, P., Dissen, A., del Pozo-Herce, P., Juárez-Vela, R., et al. (2025) Gay affirmative practices among healthcare professionals in Poland and Spain: results of Health Exclusion Research in Europe (HERE) study. Frontiers in Public Health, 13:1568486. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1568486
Karniej P, Juárez-Vela R, Dissen A, et al. (2025). Psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of the Spanish version of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Development of Clinical Skills Scale (LGBT-DOCSS-ES). Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.17219/acem/203430
Dissen, A., Uchmanowicz, I., & Czapla, M. (2025). Obesity: A call to action. Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.17219/acem/203269
Karniej, P., Pietrzykowski, Ł., Dissen, A. et al. (2025). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Clinical Competence of Medical Professionals in Poland. Sexuality Research and Social Policy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-025-01081-z
Karniej, P., Dissen, A., Pietrzykowski, Ł. et al .(2025). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clinical competence of health professionals in Poland and Spain: results of the health exclusion research in Europe (HERE) study. BMC Medical Education. 25, 144. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06744-4
Karniej, P., Dissen, A., Juarez-Vela, R., Gea-Caballero, V., Echániz-Serrano, E., & Czapla, M. (2024). Psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of the Polish version of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender development of clinical skills scale (LGBT-DOCSS-PL). Journal of Homosexuality. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2024.2302970
Łokieć, K., Uchmanowicz, B., Kwaśny, A., Kubielas, G., Smereka, J., Surma, S., Dissen, A., & Czapla, M. (2024). Sex differences in the impact of BMI on length of hospital stay in hypertensive patients admitted to a cardiology department: A retrospective cohort study. Vascular health and risk management, 20, 579–591. https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S490795
Karniej P, Dissen A, Juárez-Vela R, Martinez Sabater A, Pozo-Herce Pd, Gea-Caballero V, Echaniz-Serrano E, & Czapla M. (2024). Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Gay Affirmative Practice Scale (GAP-ES). Healthcare. 12(22), 2258. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12222258
Dissen, A., & Tomé, D. (2024). Finances and future health: understanding barriers to first-generation student utilization of federal work-study. Metropolitan Universities Journal. 35(2). https://doi.org/10.18060/27706
Karniej, P., Dissen, A., Juarez-Vela, R., Santolalla Arnedo, I., Sufrate-Sorzano, T., Garrote Cámara, E. G., & Czapla, M. (2024). Psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of the Polish version of the gay affirmative practice scale (GAP-PL). Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1384429
Karniej, P., Dissen, A., Juarez-Vela, R., Gea-Caballero, V., Echániz-Serrano, E., & Czapla, M. (2024). Psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of the Polish version of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender development of clinical skills scale (LGBT-DOCSS-PL). Journal of Homosexuality. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2024.2302970
Mannel, R.L., Calabrese, J., Pappan, M., & Dissen, A. (2024). The perceived benefits of international travel for occupational therapy practitioners who have traveled internationally. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 22(2), Article 14.
Dissen, A. (2023). A critical issue: assessing the critical thinking skills and dispositions of undergraduate health science students. Discover Education, 2(21). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-023-00044-z
Dissen, A. (2023). Equitable healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals. Cutting Edge Nutrition and Diabetes Care – Diabetes Dietetics Practice Group, 1(1), 31-34.
Karniej, P., Pérez, J., Juárez-Vela, R., Santolalla-Arnedo, I., Gea-Caballero, V., del Pozo-Herce, P, Dissen, A., & Czapla, M. (2023). Orthorexia nervosa in gay men – the result of a Spanish-Polish eating disorders study. BMC Public Health, 23(58). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14943-7
Crowell, T., Dissen, A., & Galantino, M. L. (2022). A minor with a major impact: a holistic health interdisciplinary program – assessment & alumni data. Alternative & Integrative Medicine, 11(9), 409-415.
Crowell, T., Dissen, A. & Calamidas, E. (2022). Virtual & remote internships during COVID-19: Guidelines & Assessment. Journal of Health Education Teaching, 13(1), 1-14.
Crowell, T., Dissen, A., Calamidas, E., Finnerty, E. & Englemann, L. (2021). Virtual grocery store: fostering healthy nutrition among seniors. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2021.1990818
Dissen, A., Middleton, CJ, & Qadiri, Q. (2021). I read it online: Understanding how undergraduate students assess the credibility of online sources of health information. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827621990574
Dissen, A., & Crowell, T. (2020). We are what we eat: Assessing the use of a documentary film as an educational tool to change students’ nutritional attitudes and behaviors. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827620903701
Dissen, A, Policastro, P, Quick, V., & Byrd-Bredbenner, C. (2011). Interrelationships among nutrition knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and body satisfaction. Health Education, 111(4), 283-295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09654281111144256
Mackesy, C., Bennett, L., Dissen, A., Kim, M., & Kardan, N. (2008). Male and female college students’ perspective on nutrition fact labels. JADA, 108(9), A100
Miller, C., Bethmann, K., Dissen, A., & Kardan, N. (2007). College wellness program effective in increasing students’ physical activity, wellness awareness, and nutrition knowledge. JADA, 107(8), A96
Select Peer-Reviewed Oral Presentations
Dissen, A. & Riccardo, C. American Society on Aging 2025 Annual Conference
Presentation Title: Nutrition Needs and Considerations for Older LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Riccardo, C., Dissen, A., & Liar, L. New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 91st Annual Meeting. Presentation Title: Nutrition-Related Gender-Affirming Care and LGBTQIA+ Competency
Weight Inclusive Nutrition & Dietetics Fall 2023 Conference. Denver, CO. (2023). Presentation Title: Body Liberation Within the LGBTQ+ Population: Queer Cultural Competence for Nutrition Professionals
New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 90th Annual Meeting. (2023). Presentation Title: Mindfulness as a Tool in Eating Disorder Treatment – Current Research & Evidence
Metropolitan State University – Denver Nutrition Diversity Conference. (2022). Keynote Presentation Title: Mindfulness as a Tool for Social Change and Anti-Oppression Advocacy in Dietetics
Dissen, A., & Tomé, D. Bonner Summer Leadership Institute. (2022). Presentation Title: Mindfulness as a Tool for Social Change in Faculty & Student Development
Crowell, T., Galantino, M. L., Dissen, A. The IAFOR International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. (2022). Presentation Title: Interdisciplinary Holistic Health Minor: Curriculum & AssessmentHealth Minor: Curriculum & Assessment
Crowell, T., Dissen, A., & Calamidas, E. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA. (2021). Presentation Title: Redefining Internships: Online, Virtual & Remove Internships during COVID-19
Metropolitan State University – Denver Nutrition Diversity Conference. (2021). Presentation Title: LGBTQ+ Competency for Registered Dietitians and Nutrition Professionals
American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Virtual Meeting due to COVID-19. (2020). Presentation Title: Embracing Metta: An Introduction to Loving-Kindness Meditation Practice
Dissen, A., Chou, S. Food & Nutrition Conference & Exposition, Washington, DC. (2018). Panel Topic: Plant Politics – How Policies Impact Plant-Based Food & Nutrition
New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 85th Annual Meeting. (2017). Presentation Title: Integrative Medicine & Dietetics: Holistic Methods for Patient & Client Empowerment
Select Peer-Reviewed
Poster Presentations
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Annual Conference. (2023). Poster Title: Finances & Future Health: Understanding Barriers to First-Generation Student Utilization of Federal Work Study. Authors: Anthony Dissen & Daniel Fidalgo Tomé
New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 90th Annual Meeting. (2023). Poster Title: Content Analysis of Instagram and TikTok Posts using #SummerBodyChallenge. Authors: Delaney Young, Katelynn Bearden, Gabriella Ocampos, Anthony Dissen (Faculty Advisor)
Building a Culture of Health in New Jersey 10th Annual Conference – Community Innovation & Breakthrough Solutions. (2022). Poster Title: Initial Community Food Policy Research & Assessment for Atlantic City, New Jersey Authors: Anthony Dissen, Jeanine Cava, Anthony Sbarra, Keyanna Meade, Alicia Newcomb
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality 2022 Conference. (2022). Poster Title: Orthorexia Nervosa in Gay Men – The Result of a Cross-Cultural Spanish-Polish Eating Disorders Study. Authors: Anthony Dissen, Piotr Karniej, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Ivan Santolalla-Arnedo, Vicente Gea-Caballero, Pablo del Pozo-Herce, Michał Czapla
New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 88th Annual Meeting. (2021). Poster Title: I Read it Online: Understanding How Undergraduate Students Assess the Credibility of Online Sources of Health Information. Authors: Anthony Dissen, Qudratullah Qadiri, CJ Middleton
New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 88th Annual Meeting. (2021). Poster Title: We Are What We Eat: Assessing the Use of a Documentary Film as an Educational Tool to Change Students’ Nutritional Attitudes and Behaviors. Authors: Anthony Dissen, Tara Crowell
American Public Health Association 2020 Annual Meeting. (2020). Presentation Title: Virtual grocery store: Fostering healthy nutrition among seniors. Authors: Anthony Dissen, Tara Crowell, Elizabeth Calamidas
New Jersey Society for Public Health Education 2018 Annual Meeting, Health Communication: Strategies for Maximum Impact, Connections & Self Awareness. (2018). Poster Title: Assessing Undergraduate College Students’ Ability to Evaluate the Quality of Web-Based Sources of Health Information. Authors: Anthony Dissen, Qudratullah Qadiri, CJ Middleton
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals 2018 Annual Conference. (2018). Poster Title: Service Learning for Pre-Professional Undergraduates: Cultivating a Deeper Understanding of the Social Determinants of Health. Authors: Michele Previti, Margaret Slusser, Luis Garcia, Anthony Dissen
New Jersey Society for Public Health Education 2017 Annual Meeting, Credentialing in Health Education: Professional Development Throughout Your Career. (2017). Poster Title: Mapping the Relationship Between Low Graduation Rates and Food Insecurity. Authors: Anthony Dissen, Jodie Davis