G X Ma
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 41237 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | G X Ma |
| NOMBRES | G X |
| APELLIDO | Ma |
| FIRMA | MA G X |
| AFILIACIONES | Temple University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3619-0550 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 50 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 48 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 50 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1997 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Effects of a culturally tailored intervention on medication adherence in Chinese and Vietnamese Americans with hepatitis B
Introduction Asian Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic hepatitis B (CHB), which is caused by infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). While adherence to antiviral medication is an effective practical approach to managing CHB and preventing liver cancer, medication adherence rates among Chinese and Vietnamese Americans with CHB, two vulnerable yet understudied populations, remain largely unknown. Methods We designed and implemented…
The Impact of a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Program on STI Knowledge and Attitudes among Philadelphia’s Proud Teens
Approximately 25% of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Philadelphia involve teens and birth rates among underserved youth is more than double the national average. Proud Teens of Philly (PTOP), a community-based youth-oriented sexual-health education program, aims to mitigate disparities among underserved youth, including Latino/Hispanic and Black youth. This study assessed the impact of PTOP on sexual-health education and behaviors among…
Using Community-Based Participatory Research Strategies to Promote Liver Cancer Prevention
Hispanic, Asian, and African Americans are disproportionately affected by liver cancer, viral hepatitis B (HBV), and viral hepatitis C (HCV), in part because of barriers to liver cancer awareness and prevention. We implemented a community-based, culturally tailored initiative to raise awareness and promote uptake of behaviors for liver cancer prevention, early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. Guided by community-based participatory research …
Identifying Subgroups of Intersectional Stigma, Discrimination, and the Association with Mental Health Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men
Examining Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Among a Diverse Cohort of MSM Living with HIV
Risk and Resilience Trajectories from Adverse Childhood Experience Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly contribute to health disparities among minoritized populations. However, the characterization and impact of ACEs and the resilience of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV remains under-examined. This study aimed to examine how the clustering profiles of ACEs and social support networks may affect psychosocial outcomes to elucidate ACEs resilience in relation to social support network …
Revealing the Crucial Role of Healthcare Providers in HPV Vaccine Uptake in Filipino American Adolescents
The results of this study provide implications for improving clinical practices to promote HPV vaccine uptake in FA adolescents. Strategies to consider include raising awareness, cultural competency, and communication approaches among physicians, especially non-pediatricians. In addition, our findings highlighted the importance of disaggregating Asian American data to better understand the unique needs of detailed Asian ethnic groups
Addressing the Health Needs of Indian Americans in the Greater Philadelphia Region Through a Scoping Survey
Assessing Physicians’ Recommendations for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Testing Among Minority Populations in Greater Philadelphia and New York City
A community-based cervical cancer education and navigation program for Korean American women
In the United States (US), rates of cervical cancer screening among Asian American women (notably Korean American women) lag far behind other populations. Thus, guided by the Health Belief Model, we developed a multi-component intervention to enhance Korean American women's knowledge and beliefs about screening and to increase screening uptake. The intervention group (N=341) received a culturally-relevant cancer education program and navigation s…
Elevating Voice and Visibility
Elevating Voice and Visibility: Health Research for American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations in the United States, an article from American Journal of Public Health, Vol 114 Issue S1
Effective Recruitment Strategies Utilized to Examine Dietary Practices of Blacks in New York City in the Midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background Black Americans have long been considered a hard-to-reach population for research studies, whether quantitative surveys or for clinical research. Studies have explored multiple rationales for why Blacks are hard to reach, and the explanations have included historical mistrust, the need to assess the benefits from participating in research, and the expense of spending time participating in research, among others. What has not been explo…
Evaluation of feasibility and acceptability of a web-based diabetes prevention program (DPP) for diabetes risk reduction in Chinese Americans in New York City
Introduction Intensive lifestyle intervention remains an effective modality to reduce diabetes incidence and delay the progression to type 2 diabetes. The primary aim of this study was to pilot-test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally and linguistically tailored web-based DPP intervention among Chinese Americans with prediabetes living in New York City. Methods Thirteen Chinese American participants with prediabetes were recruited t…
Odd couples
Purpose This study aims to explore barriers and pathways to a whole-institution governance of sustainability within the working structures of universities. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on multi-year interviews and hierarchical structure analysis of ten universities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Brazil, the UK and The Netherlands. The paper addresses existing literature that championed further integration …
A Multilevel Intervention to Increase HPV Vaccination among Asian American Adolescents
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. HPV vaccine is a viable source of prevention against high-risk strains that are likely to cause cancer. However, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities such as Chinese Americans, HPV vaccination rates are suboptimal. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of a culturally tailored intervention on HPV vaccine uptake in Chinese Americans. We d…
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health
Examining the Influencing Factors of Chronic Hepatitis B Monitoring Behaviors among Asian Americans
Background: Compared to non-Hispanic whites, Asian Americans are 60% more likely to die from the disease. Doctor visitation for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection every six months is an effective approach to preventing liver cancer. Methods: This study utilized baseline data from an ongoing randomized controlled clinical trial aimed at improving long-term adherence to CHB monitoring/treatment. Guided by the information-motivation-behavioral skil…
Adaptation of diabetes prevention program for Chinese Americans – a qualitative study
Although the acceptability of web-based DPP in the Chinese American community in NYC is high, our focus group findings indicated that the major concern is lack of internet access and technical support. Providing support, such as creating an orientation manual for easy online program access for future participants, is important
Unified in Our Diversity to Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA/NHPIs) in the United States. AA/NHPIs have historically been subjected to discrimination, which was exacerbated by the pandemic. To bring attention to their unique concerns, an AA/NHPI Interest Group of the National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities (CEAL) was formed. This article highlights …
Development of an Intervention to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Dietary Sodium Intake for Preventing Hypertension and Chronic Disease in Filipino Americans
Inequities in Access to Care and Health Care Spending for Asian Americans With Cancer
BACKGROUND: Asian Americans have lower cancer screening rates than non-Latino "Whites," suggesting inequities in cancer prevention among Asian Americans. Little is known about inequities in cancer treatment between Whites and Asian Americans with cancer. METHODS: Using the 2002-2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, we examined inequities in access to care and health care spending between Whites and Asian Americans with and without cancer. Our ou…
Examining Gender Differences in Lung Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer-Related Knowledge, Acculturation, and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Among Low-Income Vietnamese Americans in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
Depressive Symptom Severity and Immigration-Related Characteristics in Asian American Immigrants
Dietary Behavior and Urinary Gallic Acid Concentrations in Older Minority Residents of East Harlem, New York City
Structural Interventions to Reduce and Eliminate Health Disparities
Health disparities research in the United States over the past 2 decades has yielded considerable progress and contributed to a developing evidence base for interventions that tackle disparities in health status and access to care. However, health disparity interventions have focused primarily on individual and interpersonal factors, which are often limited in their ability to yield sustained improvements. Health disparities emerge and persist th…
Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Use Among Asian Americans in the Delaware Valley Region
Objectives. This study examined tobacco use rates and potential predictors of use among Asian Americans residing in the Delaware Valley region. Methods. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The sample consisted of 1174 Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Cambodians. Results. Findings indicated that the mean age at initiation of tobacco use was 18.3 years. Among the respondents, 40.2% had a history of tobacco use, and 29.6% were current users. …
Unified in Our Diversity to Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA/NHPIs) in the United States. AA/NHPIs have historically been subjected to discrimination, which was exacerbated by the pandemic. To bring attention to their unique concerns, an AA/NHPI Interest Group of the National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities (CEAL) was formed. This article highlights …
Psychosocial correlates of benefit finding in breast cancer survivors in China
Breast cancer is number one in incidence and sixth in mortality among all cancers of women in China. Prior work identified positive consequences following diagnosis and treatment, including benefit finding among breast cancer survivors from Western countries. This study evaluated psychosocial correlates of benefit finding in breast cancer survivors in China. A total of 148 participants completed measures of coping, perceived stress, depressive sy…
A Community-Based Participatory Approach to a Hepatitis B Intervention for Korean Americans
The current study highlights the role and contributions of multiple partners through five phases and discusses the challenges and lessons learned for how to sustain intervention programs by emphasizing common vision, trust development, shared recognition, capacity building, long-term commitments to partnership building, and balance between science and community needs
Elevating Voice and Visibility
Elevating Voice and Visibility: Health Research for American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations in the United States, an article from American Journal of Public Health, Vol 114 Issue S1
The National Cancer Institute’s Community Networks Program Initiative to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
Findings demonstrate the value of government-supported, community-academic, CBPR partnerships in cancer prevention and control research
Operationalization of Community-Based Participatory Research Principles
Objectives. We examined how National Cancer Institute–funded Community Network Programs (CNPs) operationalized principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR). Methods. We reviewed the literature and extant CBPR measurement tools. On the basis of that review, we developed a 27-item questionnaire for CNPs to self-assess their operationalization of 9 CBPR principles. Our team comprised representatives of 9 of the National Cancer Institu…
Development of a culturally appropriate smoking cessation program for Chinese-American youth
A Holistic Family Wellness Program Focusing on Family Strengths
From an anthropological perspective we present the contents and delivery of a holistic family wellness program. We also share evaluation results obtained from a follow-up survey of training seminars. Finally, we speculate on how we might evaluate outcomes with families in future research
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Among Native American Adolescents
Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Use Among Asian Americans in the Delaware Valley Region
Objectives. This study examined tobacco use rates and potential predictors of use among Asian Americans residing in the Delaware Valley region. Methods. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The sample consisted of 1174 Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Cambodians. Results. Findings indicated that the mean age at initiation of tobacco use was 18.3 years. Among the respondents, 40.2% had a history of tobacco use, and 29.6% were current users. …
Development of a culturally appropriate smoking cessation program for Chinese-American youth
Risk Perceptions and Barriers to Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination among Vietnamese Immigrants
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Chinese Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination
Model Minority at Risk
Assessing the Needs and Guiding the Future
Cancer Screening Behaviors and Barriers in Asian Americans
Efforts should be made to comply with screening guidelines among Asian Americans
Self-rated mental health among Asian American adults
Prostate Cancer Screening Among Chinese American Men
The model highlights the significance that sociocultural factors play in relation to PCa screening
A Community-Based Participatory Approach to a Hepatitis B Intervention for Korean Americans
The current study highlights the role and contributions of multiple partners through five phases and discusses the challenges and lessons learned for how to sustain intervention programs by emphasizing common vision, trust development, shared recognition, capacity building, long-term commitments to partnership building, and balance between science and community needs
Operationalization of Community-Based Participatory Research Principles
Objectives. We examined how National Cancer Institute–funded Community Network Programs (CNPs) operationalized principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR). Methods. We reviewed the literature and extant CBPR measurement tools. On the basis of that review, we developed a 27-item questionnaire for CNPs to self-assess their operationalization of 9 CBPR principles. Our team comprised representatives of 9 of the National Cancer Institu…
Correlates of Blood Pressure Control Behaviors among Korean Americans in the Greater Philadelphia Area
This cross-sectional study was designed to identify correlates of blood pressure control behaviors, including participation in physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet, limiting alcohol and tobacco use, discussing blood pressure with a doctor, and getting screened for blood pressure. The study sample included 116 Korean American men and women aged 42 to 77 years (M = 58.7) who resided in the greater Philadelphia area. Intention to exercise, …
HCV Screening Behaviors and Infection Status among Vietnamese Americans
These findings will guide future culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions to reduce HCV infection and HCV-related liver cancer
The National Cancer Institute’s Community Networks Program Initiative to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
Findings demonstrate the value of government-supported, community-academic, CBPR partnerships in cancer prevention and control research
Coping Strategies and Benefit-finding in the Relationship between Non-disclosure and Depressive Symptoms among Breast Cancer Survivors in China
Unexpressed cancer-related concern may increase self-blame, which leads to emotional distress among Chinese breast cancer survivors. Practicing benefit-finding may reduce the negative impact of non-disclosure. As a culturally appropriate way of disclosure, written expression may be beneficial to Chinese breast cancer patients
Psychosocial Predictors of HBV Screening Behavior among Vietnamese Americans
To promote HBV screening among Vietnamese Americans, intervention efforts should focus on increasing knowledge, self-efficacy, and perceived benefits, decreasing perceived barriers, and accounting for the dynamic cognitive processing
A Community-Based Randomized Trial of Hepatitis B Screening Among High-Risk Vietnamese Americans
Objectives. To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based liver cancer prevention program on hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening among low-income, underserved Vietnamese Americans at high risk. Methods. We conducted a cluster randomized trial involving 36 Vietnamese community-based organizations and 2337 participants in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City between 2009 and 2014. We randomly assigned 18 community-based organizations to a…
Psychosocial correlates of benefit finding in breast cancer survivors in China
Breast cancer is number one in incidence and sixth in mortality among all cancers of women in China. Prior work identified positive consequences following diagnosis and treatment, including benefit finding among breast cancer survivors from Western countries. This study evaluated psychosocial correlates of benefit finding in breast cancer survivors in China. A total of 148 participants completed measures of coping, perceived stress, depressive sy…
Physician Intervention and Chinese Americans' Colorectal Cancer Screening
This physician-focused intervention had small, non-significant effects in increasing Chinese patients' CRC screening rates. Physician communication appeared to explain intervention efficacy. More intensive interventions are needed to enhance Chinese patients' CRC screening
The Evaluation of Ideal-Reach Program to Improve Nutrition among Asian American Community Members in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
Objective Asian Americans' food purchasing, cooking, and eating patterns are not well understood. Greater insight into these behaviors is urgently needed to guide public health interventions of dietary behaviors in this population. The present study aims to examine the effects of a community-level intervention on food purchasing and preparation, nutrition knowledge, and health awareness in Asian Americans. Methods From 2015 to 2017, we conducted …
A Study of Physical Activity Determinants among High-Risk Hypertensive Filipino and Korean Americans
Physical activity (PA) serves a critical role in maintaining health and preventing chronic diseases, though its influence on high-risk Asian American populations is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine PA levels among Filipino and Korean Americans at high risk of hypertension and to identify sociodemographic and health-related factors associated with PA levels in these populations. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 137 p…
Factors Related to Chinese Parents' HPV Vaccination Intention for Children
Objectives: Successful human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine delivery depends heavily on parents' attitudes, perceptions, and willingness to have their children vaccinated. In this study, we assessed parental knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the HPV vaccine, and examine factors associated with willingness to have eligible children receive HPV vaccination. Methods: From a community health center serving Chinese members in the Greater Philadel…
Structural Interventions to Reduce and Eliminate Health Disparities
Health disparities research in the United States over the past 2 decades has yielded considerable progress and contributed to a developing evidence base for interventions that tackle disparities in health status and access to care. However, health disparity interventions have focused primarily on individual and interpersonal factors, which are often limited in their ability to yield sustained improvements. Health disparities emerge and persist th…
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