At Kay Mackenson Clinic, we believe that advancing knowledge is essential to improving the lives of children living with chronic illnesses. Despite the challenges of political instability and economic insecurity in Haiti, our team remains deeply committed to conducting high-quality clinical and public health research. Through collaborations with local and international partners, we generate evidence that informs care delivery, guides policy, and helps ensure that children and families across Haiti have access to the best possible healthcare.

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Peer-Reviewed Publications

 

von Oettingen JE, Brathwaite TD, Carpenter C, Bonnell R, He X, Braverman LE, Pearce EN, Larco P, Larco NC, Jean-Baptiste E, Brown RE. Prevalence of Iodine Deficiency and Environmental Disruptors of Thyroid Function in Young Children in Haiti. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017;102(2):644–651.

 

Robinson ME, Altenor K, Carpenter C, Bonnell R, Jean-Baptiste E, von Oettingen J. High Rates of Ocular Complications in a Cohort of Haitian Children and Adolescents with Diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes. 2018.

 

Carpenter C, Potts B, von Oettingen JE, Bonnell R, Sainvil M, Lorgeat V, Mascary MC, She X, Jean-Baptiste E, Palfrey S, Woolf A, Palfrey J. High Prevalence of Elevated Blood Lead Concentrations in Haitian Infants and Children. Public Health Reports. 2019;134(1):47–56.

Babinski M, Dupervil R, Altenor K, von Oettingen J. Impact of Sleep and Activity on Glycemic Control and Quality of Life in Haitian Children and Youth with Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Res. 2023.

 

Victor Y, Lorgeat V, Coriolan B, Kamal Z, Vincent R, von Oettingen J, Altenor K. Validation Study and Outcomes of the Diabetes Quality of Life in Youth Instrument in Haitian Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Residing in Haiti. Can J Diabetes. 2022 (Epub 2021).

 

Conference Abstracts & Presentations

 

von Oettingen J, Carpenter C, Bonnell R. Pediatric Diabetes in Resource Limited Settings: A Model for Care Delivery. Poster. Yale Global Health Conference, New Haven, 2014.

 

von Oettingen J, Carpenter C, Lorgeat V, Saint-Ville M, Onyewadume L, Seibert T, Bonnell R. Pediatric Diabetes in Resource Limited Settings: A Model for Care Delivery. Poster Presentation. Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, 2014.

 

Carpenter C, Lorgeat V, Mascary M, Sainvil M, Bonnell R, Ogle G, von Oettingen J. Outcomes of Pediatric Diabetes in Resource Limited Settings – Report from one Pediatric Center in Haiti. Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, 2015.

 

von Oettingen JE, Brathwaite TD, Carpenter C, Bonnell R, He X, Braverman LE, Pearce EN, Larco P, Larco NC, Jean-Baptiste E, Brown RE. Evaluation of Iodine Deficiency in Haitian Infants and Children. Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, Boston, 2016.

Robinson O, Romain J, Wilentz J, Kwan G, Kay Mackenson Clinic Team: von Oettingen J, Carpenter C, Bonnell R, Lorgeat V, Mascary M. Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Mechanical Valve Anticoagulation Program for Rheumatic Heart Disease Patients in Haiti. World Congress of Cardiology, Mexico City, 2016.

 

von Oettingen J, Sainvil M, Lorgeat V, Mascary M, Carpenter C, Bonnell R, Meza B, Larco N, Larco P, Stafford D, Jean-Baptiste E, Gordon C. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Haitian Infants and Children. European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology Annual Meeting, Paris, 2016.

 

von Oettingen J, Carpenter C, Bonnell R, Lorgeat V, Saint-Ville M, Mascary M. Health Care Delivery Gaps Affect Children with New-Onset Diabetes in Haiti. American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, 2016.

 

Sainvil M, Altenor K, Dupervil R, von Oettingen J. Association Between Food Insecurity and Glycemic Control Among Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in Haiti. Canadian Conference on Global Health, 2018.

 

von Oettingen J, Altenor K, Dupervil R. Psychosocial Health, Quality of Life and Glycemic Control in Haitian Youth with Diabetes. European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting, 2018.