Malinee Neelamegam
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4452764 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Malinee Neelamegam |
| NOMBRES | Malinee |
| APELLIDO | Neelamegam |
| FIRMA | NEELAMEGAM M |
| AFILIACIONES | University of North Texas |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4027-7544 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2022 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms across age groups
Background Rates of social disconnectedness and depression have intensified in recent years. Yet, little is known about how they relate to one another across different age groups. This study assessed the relationship between social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms among U. S. adults of varying ages using an internet-delivered survey data collected between November 2021 and January 2022 from a non-probabilistic national sample of 2,496 emp…
Perceived technology usefulness for caregiving among unpaid caregivers
Background Technological advancements have the potential to improve caregiving quality and alleviate caregiver burden by providing tools for real-time communication, monitoring, and care coordination. To assist with technology adoption among the 53 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, efforts are needed to better understand caregivers’ perceptions about the usefulness of certain technologies for caregiving. Methods Data were analyzed from a nati…
Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia
Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…
Academic Institutional Barriers and Facilitators to Community-Based Participatory Research
Background: Collaborative research between researchers and community members can meaningfully address public health concerns. Collaboration can be complicated, however, due to unanticipated challenges stemming from academic institutions. This article describes how academic institutions can hinder and facilitate community-based research. Objectives: We evaluated a research partnership focused on structural determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitanc…
Psychosocial risk factors and cognitive decline in people living with HIV
HIV-associated mortality has improved with the advent of antiretroviral therapy, yet neurocognitive decline persists. We assessed the association between psychosocial risk factors and cognitive function among Malaysian PLWH. Data of virally suppressed PLWH (n = 331) on stable ART, from the Malaysian HIV and Aging study was assessed. Psychosocial factors were assessed using the Lubben Social Network Scale-6 (social isolation) and Depression Anxiet…
Poor HIV-related Knowledge, Perceived Risks and Attitudes Among Urban-dwelling Malaysian Older Adults
Health Care Provider Discussions Regarding HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk Factors and Associations with HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Among Men
Words of wisdom from older immigrant Latino/as with cancer
Among older Latino/as immigrants diagnosed with Cancer in Central Florida, little is known about the transmission of cancer knowledge to family and friends. This qualitative study explored the open-ended survey responses of 32 older Latino/as participants who reported a cancer diagnosis. We used thematic analysis to understand shared kinship knowledge through advice-giving to family members and friends. Identified advice topics included possessin…
Cancer Prevention and Diagnosis Knowledge among Spanish-speaking Older Latino/as Residing in Tampa, Florida
Older Latino/as possess knowledge about cancer causes yet lack knowledge regarding cancer prevention and diagnosis, potentially creating barriers and causing them to avoid treatment. Focusing on cancer-related health education among older Latino/as is a step toward appropriate and equitable cancer care
Responding to “Don’t Say Gay” Laws in the US
Words of wisdom from older immigrant Latino/as with cancer
Among older Latino/as immigrants diagnosed with Cancer in Central Florida, little is known about the transmission of cancer knowledge to family and friends. This qualitative study explored the open-ended survey responses of 32 older Latino/as participants who reported a cancer diagnosis. We used thematic analysis to understand shared kinship knowledge through advice-giving to family members and friends. Identified advice topics included possessin…
Cancer Prevention and Diagnosis Knowledge among Spanish-speaking Older Latino/as Residing in Tampa, Florida
Older Latino/as possess knowledge about cancer causes yet lack knowledge regarding cancer prevention and diagnosis, potentially creating barriers and causing them to avoid treatment. Focusing on cancer-related health education among older Latino/as is a step toward appropriate and equitable cancer care
Responding to “Don’t Say Gay” Laws in the US
Health Care Provider Discussions Regarding HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk Factors and Associations with HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Among Men
Psychosocial risk factors and cognitive decline in people living with HIV
HIV-associated mortality has improved with the advent of antiretroviral therapy, yet neurocognitive decline persists. We assessed the association between psychosocial risk factors and cognitive function among Malaysian PLWH. Data of virally suppressed PLWH (n = 331) on stable ART, from the Malaysian HIV and Aging study was assessed. Psychosocial factors were assessed using the Lubben Social Network Scale-6 (social isolation) and Depression Anxiet…
Poor HIV-related Knowledge, Perceived Risks and Attitudes Among Urban-dwelling Malaysian Older Adults
Social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms across age groups
Background Rates of social disconnectedness and depression have intensified in recent years. Yet, little is known about how they relate to one another across different age groups. This study assessed the relationship between social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms among U. S. adults of varying ages using an internet-delivered survey data collected between November 2021 and January 2022 from a non-probabilistic national sample of 2,496 emp…
Perceived technology usefulness for caregiving among unpaid caregivers
Background Technological advancements have the potential to improve caregiving quality and alleviate caregiver burden by providing tools for real-time communication, monitoring, and care coordination. To assist with technology adoption among the 53 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, efforts are needed to better understand caregivers’ perceptions about the usefulness of certain technologies for caregiving. Methods Data were analyzed from a nati…
Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia
Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…
Academic Institutional Barriers and Facilitators to Community-Based Participatory Research
Background: Collaborative research between researchers and community members can meaningfully address public health concerns. Collaboration can be complicated, however, due to unanticipated challenges stemming from academic institutions. This article describes how academic institutions can hinder and facilitate community-based research. Objectives: We evaluated a research partnership focused on structural determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitanc…
Medicine (7 obras) · Psychology (7 obras) · Gerontology (6 obras) · Disease (3 obras) · Environmental health (3 obras) · Family medicine (3 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 obras) · Psychiatry (3 obras) · Sociology (3 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 obras)