- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Anthropology: Ethics, History, Culture
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
University of Washington
2021-2025
University of Toronto
2024-2025
St. George's School
2024
Boise State University
2017
Arab Americans' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic have been largely undocumented. Disparities in vaccine hesitancy between non-Hispanic Whites and minoritized groups observed, warranting exploration into prevalence of among Americans. Data from Survey Health America (SAHA) (n = 638), collected May 2020 September 2020, were analyzed to determine predictors for intention Chi-squared tests logistic regression models performed relationship sociodemographic, immigration, acculturation,...
Abstract Pubertal research has primarily focused on hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis (HPG) regulation of puberty, though the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) is increasingly considered critical. Heightened HPA function proxied by increasing cortisol levels may play a role in accelerated pubertal timing. However, extent to which varies across ages and its relation changes linear growth are less well substantiated. We explored relationships between age, growth, adiposity, C‐peptide...
• Arab and American physical mental health are understudied. Social science research prioritizing youth is needed to advance equity. Medical anthropology aids understanding of social-relational models health. Beyond self-rated health, face numerous challenges. depict their experiences identity, community-health with PhotoVoice.
Adolescence is an expansive, dynamic period in the life course covering a broad age range (ages 10-24) and cascade of biological cultural changes. However, biocultural approaches to adolescence have been less well developed within existing research compared child adult counterparts. In this article, we advance roadmap revisit received wisdom about push study forward rooted frameworks. Drawing on anthropological work, present three main opportunities challenge assumptions, embrace adolescent...
Background: Most infants born to women living with HIV (WLH) are HIV-exposed but uninfected exposed have poorer growth than HIV-unexposed children. Few large studies compared children who (CHEU) and unexposed (CHUU) in the era of dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral treatment (ART). Setting: Longitudinal study mother-infant CHEU CHUU pairs Nairobi Western Kenya. Methods: Mother-infant were enrolled at 6 weeks postpartum 6-monthly assessments. We longitudinal between during first year...