A5090966021- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Effects of Radiation Exposure
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Disaster Response and Management
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
New York University
2016-2025
New York College of Health Professions
2016-2020
Queens College, CUNY
2018
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
2017
University of Washington
2017
Columbia University
2010-2014
Analysis Group (United States)
2014
University of Michigan
2008-2013
New York Academy of Medicine
2010
University at Albany, State University of New York
2010
The biologic underpinnings of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have not been fully elucidated. Previous work suggests that alterations in the immune system are characteristic disorder. Identifying mechanisms by which such occur could provide fundamental insights into etiology and treatment PTSD. Here we identify specific epigenetic profiles underlying changes associated with Using blood samples ( n = 100) obtained from an ongoing, prospective epidemiologic study Detroit, Detroit...
Many families around the world make sizable out-of-pocket payments for health care. We calculated frequency of borrowing money or selling assets to buy services in forty low- and middle-income countries estimated how various factors are associated with these coping strategies. The data represented a combined population 3.66 billion, 58 percent world's population. On average, 25.9 households borrowed sold items pay risk was higher among poorest less insurance. Health systems developing...
The COVID-19 pandemic is linked to a rise in stigma and discrimination against Chinese other Asians, which likely have negative impact on mental health, especially when combined with additional outbreak-related stressors. We discuss the need consider potential harms of these anti-Asian sentiments during both height longer-term recovery through (a) research-examining how it affects health recovery; (b) practice-implementing evidence-based reduction initiatives; (c) policy-coordinating federal...
Abstract Exposure to traumatic events is common, particularly among economically disadvantaged, urban African Americans. There is, however, scant data on the psychological consequences of exposure in this group. We assessed experience with and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1,306 randomly selected, American residents Detroit. Lifetime prevalence at least 1 event was 87.2% (assault = 51.0%). Americans from Detroit have a relatively high burden PTSD; 17.1% those who experienced met...
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and debilitating mental that occurs following exposure to traumatic event. However, most individuals do not develop PTSD even severe trauma, leading search for new variables, such as genetic other molecular variation, associated with vulnerability resilience in the face of trauma exposure.We examined whether serotonin transporter (SLC6A4) promoter genotype methylation status modified association between number events experienced subset 100...
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder is a prevalent and disabling psychologic pathology. Longitudinal research on the predictors of posttraumatic symptomatology limited. Methods: We recruited 2752 participants to prospective, population-based cohort study by conducting telephone survey adult residents New York City metropolitan area in 2002; completed 3 follow-up interviews over 30-month period. Censoring weights were estimated account for potential bias. used generalized estimating...
Article Abstract Objective: To study the relation between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychiatric comorbidity and suicidal ideation in a representative sample of Ohio Army National Guard soldiers. Method: Using retrospective data collected on telephone from random 2,616 soldiers who enrolled 10-year longitudinal (baseline November 2008-November 2009), we examined (1) prevalence other psychopathologies among those with DSM-IV-diagnosed PTSD compared to without (2) association...
Background: Stroke patients are known to be at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Objective: To determine the overlap between PTSD in after stroke association these disorders quality life, functional status, healthcare utilization, return work. Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted assess for PTSD, health-related outcomes 6-12 months first ischemic without prior psychiatric disease a single center. Results: Of 352 eligible...
Neighborhood conditions may influence a broad range of health indicators, including obesity, injury, and psychopathology. In particular, neighborhood physical disorder-a measure urban deterioration-is thought to encourage crime high-risk behaviors, leading poor mental health. studies assess disorder, investigators typically rely on time-consuming expensive in-person systematic audits. We compared 2 audit-based measures disorder in the city Detroit, Michigan: One used Google Street View...
Abstract In this manuscript, we present the results of a series workshops convened in conjunction with 2023 Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) annual meeting. The overall objective was to develop set core competencies PhD students epidemiology. topics presented lists are organized using framework similar many graduate programs epidemiology, proceeding from basic advanced topics. Given breadth substantive fields epidemiology and public health, list focuses on methodologic that relevant...
US Hispanics, particularly younger adults in this population, have a higher prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension than do people other racial/ethnic groups. Little is known about the and predictors antihypertensive medication adherence, major determinant control cardiovascular disease, differences between age groups fast-growing population.The cross-sectional study included 1,043 community-dwelling Hispanic with living 3 northern Manhattan neighborhoods from 2011 through 2012....
<h3>Importance</h3> Despite secondary prevention strategies with proven efficacy, recurrent stroke rates remain high, particularly in racial/ethnic minority populations who are disproportionately affected by stroke. <h3>Objective</h3> To determine the efficacy of a culturally tailored skills-based educational intervention telephone follow-up compared standard discharge care on systolic blood pressure reduction multiethnic cohort patients mild/moderate stroke/transient ischemic attack....
Low socioeconomic position (SEP) has previously been linked to a number of negative health indicators, including poor mental health. The biologic mechanisms linking SEP and remain poorly understood. Recent work suggests that social exposures influence DNA methylation in manner salient We conducted pilot investigation assess whether SEP, measured as educational attainment, modifies the association between genomic profiles traumatic stress trauma–exposed sample. Results show × interactions...
The rapid growth in undergraduate public health education has offered training epidemiology to an increasing number of students. Epidemiology courses introduce students a population perspective and provide opportunities for these build essential skills competencies such as ethical reasoning, teamwork, comprehension scientific methods, critical thinking, quantitative information literacy, ability analyze information, effective writing oral communication. Taking varied approach incorporating...
Objectives. We assessed whether New York City's gun-related homicide rates in the 1990s were associated with a range of social determinants rates. Methods. used cross-sectional time-series data for 74 City police precincts from 1990 through 1999, and we estimated Bayesian hierarchical models spatial error term. Homicide separately victims aged 15–24 years (youths), 25–34 (young adults), 35 or older (adults). Results. Decreased cocaine consumption was declining youths (posterior median [PM] =...