Monideepa B Becerra
Biographic Data
| ID | 104601 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Monideepa B Becerra |
| GIVEN NAMES | Monideepa B |
| FAMILY NAME | Becerra |
| SIGNATURE | BECERRA M B |
| AFFILIATIONS | California State University, San Bernardino |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6075-6270 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Closing the Rights Gap for Human Trafficking Survivors
Survivors of human trafficking are frequently coerced into criminal activities, yet the U.S. legal system often fails to recognize this victimization. This brief report identifies a critical blind spot in federal law: the restrictive duress defense. By requiring proof of imminent physical harm, the law ignores the chronic psychological coercion and climate of fear used by traffickers, effectively criminalizing survivors for acts committed without…
Food Security Among South Asian Americans
Background: South Asian Americans (SAA) are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the U.S. and face significant health disparities, particularly regarding chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Dietary patterns play a crucial role in these disparities, with acculturation to Western diets linked to poorer health outcomes. Despite this, the impact of food insecurity on dietary habits among SAAs remains un…
Seems Like There Is No Stopping Point at All Whatsoever”
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a highly contagious novel virus called SARS-CoV-2, has led to significant global morbidity and mortality, with disproportionate burden among frontline workers. While the current empirical body of evidence highlights reported depression, burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress among healthcare workers, similar assessment among the public health workforce is limited. Given work-related p…
Triple Jeopardy of Minority Status, Social Stressors, and Health Disparities on Academic Performance of College Students
Objective: In this study, we evaluated the role of minority status, as well as pandemic-related social stressors and health disparities on short- and long-term academic performances of college students. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis using descriptive and bivariate statistics were used to identify participants of minority status as well as pandemic-related prevalence of social stressors and health disparities and their roles on academic perfor…
Sex-Specific Association between Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Asthma Severity among Adults with Current Asthma
Using a population-based survey, our results highlight the ongoing burden of tobacco use and exposure particularly among males with current asthma, further corroborate the literature on the relationship between tobacco and asthma, and highlight putative sex-specific outcomes
We’ve Always Been Kind of Kicked to the Curb”
Background: Experiences of discrimination are prevalent among minority populations, although often empirical evidence does not provide depth into the source and types of discrimination, such as racial/ethnic, gender-based, age, etc. The goal of this study was to assess the unique patterns, types, and sources of discrimination experiences that college students face and explore the role these experiences play in their mental health. Methods: An exp…
Covid-19 Pandemic-Related Sleep and Mental Health Disparities among Students at a Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution
Sleep health interventions are critical for optimizing college student health and well-being, including improving mental health outcomes
We don’t all have the privilege of having our own quiet place”
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all aspects of daily life, including academic experiences for college students. While studies have highlighted the various barriers to virtual learning and with many institutions adopting a mix of synchronous and asynchronous options, there is limited evidence of what is ideal for students dealing with the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. This exploratory study uses mixed methods to assess the percepti…
You Do It without Their Knowledge.” Assessing Knowledge and Perception of Stealthing among College Students
In recent years, the act of nonconsensual condom removal, termed stealthing, has become commonly discussed on social and print media; yet, little to no evidence exists on the current knowledge and perception of stealthing among young adults. As such, we assessed what college students know and feel regarding stealthing. We employed an exploratory mixed-method analysis where focus groups were followed by a quantitative survey. A qualitative assessm…
Psychological Distress among College Students
Food insecurity is a major social determinant of health and an assessment of how it may impact college students' mental health is imperative, as well as differential associations by self-identified gender. A cross-sectional survey was used among college students of a mid-size minority-serving institution with a final sample size of 302 participants aged 18 years or above. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable regressions were conducted, by ge…
Low Human Papillomavirus Literacy Among Asian-American Women in California
Maternal Mental Illness Is Associated with Adverse Neonate Outcomes
Objective : Addressing mental illness and associated outcomes is a major public health priority in the United States. In this study, our goal was to assess the role of maternal mental illness and its association to poor fetal growth and preterm delivery in one of the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas of California. Methods : Data were obtained from the public database of California inpatient data from the Office of Statewide Health Plann…
The Overlooked Burden of Food Insecurity among Asian Americans
Objective : Food insecurity remains a major public health issue in the United States, though lack of research among Asian Americans continue to underreport the issue. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and burden of food insecurity among disaggregated Asian American populations. Methods : The California Health Interview Survey, the largest state health survey, was used to assess the prevalence of food insecurity among Asian …
Food insecurity is associated with unhealthy dietary practices among US veterans in California
Objective US veterans (hereafter, ‘veterans’) are at risk for being overweight or obese and associated unhealthy behaviours, including poor diet; although limited studies have examined the underlying factors associated with such outcomes. As such, the present study evaluated the association between food insecurity and dietary practices among veterans. Design A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the California Health Interview Survey …
Associations between food insecurity and the severity of psychological distress among African-Americans
Our findings add to this growing segment of the literature on psychological distress and food insecurity. Further focus should be placed on improving the efficacy and reach of both formal and informal food support networks to improve the collective health and well-being of poor Black/African-American communities
Low Health Literacy among Immigrant Hispanics
Sociodemographic Correlates of Dietary Practices among Asian-Americans
Determinants of Low Health Literacy Among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders in California
Social Determinants of Physical Activity Among Adult Asian-Americans
Associations between food insecurity and the severity of psychological distress among African-Americans
Our findings add to this growing segment of the literature on psychological distress and food insecurity. Further focus should be placed on improving the efficacy and reach of both formal and informal food support networks to improve the collective health and well-being of poor Black/African-American communities
We don’t all have the privilege of having our own quiet place”
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all aspects of daily life, including academic experiences for college students. While studies have highlighted the various barriers to virtual learning and with many institutions adopting a mix of synchronous and asynchronous options, there is limited evidence of what is ideal for students dealing with the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. This exploratory study uses mixed methods to assess the percepti…
Low Health Literacy among Immigrant Hispanics
Determinants of Low Health Literacy Among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders in California
Social Determinants of Physical Activity Among Adult Asian-Americans
Sociodemographic Correlates of Dietary Practices among Asian-Americans
Determinants of Low Health Literacy Among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders in California
Food insecurity is associated with unhealthy dietary practices among US veterans in California
Objective US veterans (hereafter, ‘veterans’) are at risk for being overweight or obese and associated unhealthy behaviours, including poor diet; although limited studies have examined the underlying factors associated with such outcomes. As such, the present study evaluated the association between food insecurity and dietary practices among veterans. Design A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the California Health Interview Survey …
Associations between food insecurity and the severity of psychological distress among African-Americans
Our findings add to this growing segment of the literature on psychological distress and food insecurity. Further focus should be placed on improving the efficacy and reach of both formal and informal food support networks to improve the collective health and well-being of poor Black/African-American communities
Low Health Literacy among Immigrant Hispanics
The Overlooked Burden of Food Insecurity among Asian Americans
Objective : Food insecurity remains a major public health issue in the United States, though lack of research among Asian Americans continue to underreport the issue. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and burden of food insecurity among disaggregated Asian American populations. Methods : The California Health Interview Survey, the largest state health survey, was used to assess the prevalence of food insecurity among Asian …
Maternal Mental Illness Is Associated with Adverse Neonate Outcomes
Objective : Addressing mental illness and associated outcomes is a major public health priority in the United States. In this study, our goal was to assess the role of maternal mental illness and its association to poor fetal growth and preterm delivery in one of the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas of California. Methods : Data were obtained from the public database of California inpatient data from the Office of Statewide Health Plann…
You Do It without Their Knowledge.” Assessing Knowledge and Perception of Stealthing among College Students
In recent years, the act of nonconsensual condom removal, termed stealthing, has become commonly discussed on social and print media; yet, little to no evidence exists on the current knowledge and perception of stealthing among young adults. As such, we assessed what college students know and feel regarding stealthing. We employed an exploratory mixed-method analysis where focus groups were followed by a quantitative survey. A qualitative assessm…
Psychological Distress among College Students
Food insecurity is a major social determinant of health and an assessment of how it may impact college students' mental health is imperative, as well as differential associations by self-identified gender. A cross-sectional survey was used among college students of a mid-size minority-serving institution with a final sample size of 302 participants aged 18 years or above. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable regressions were conducted, by ge…
Low Human Papillomavirus Literacy Among Asian-American Women in California
Sex-Specific Association between Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Asthma Severity among Adults with Current Asthma
Using a population-based survey, our results highlight the ongoing burden of tobacco use and exposure particularly among males with current asthma, further corroborate the literature on the relationship between tobacco and asthma, and highlight putative sex-specific outcomes
We’ve Always Been Kind of Kicked to the Curb”
Background: Experiences of discrimination are prevalent among minority populations, although often empirical evidence does not provide depth into the source and types of discrimination, such as racial/ethnic, gender-based, age, etc. The goal of this study was to assess the unique patterns, types, and sources of discrimination experiences that college students face and explore the role these experiences play in their mental health. Methods: An exp…
Covid-19 Pandemic-Related Sleep and Mental Health Disparities among Students at a Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution
Sleep health interventions are critical for optimizing college student health and well-being, including improving mental health outcomes
We don’t all have the privilege of having our own quiet place”
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all aspects of daily life, including academic experiences for college students. While studies have highlighted the various barriers to virtual learning and with many institutions adopting a mix of synchronous and asynchronous options, there is limited evidence of what is ideal for students dealing with the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. This exploratory study uses mixed methods to assess the percepti…
Seems Like There Is No Stopping Point at All Whatsoever”
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a highly contagious novel virus called SARS-CoV-2, has led to significant global morbidity and mortality, with disproportionate burden among frontline workers. While the current empirical body of evidence highlights reported depression, burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress among healthcare workers, similar assessment among the public health workforce is limited. Given work-related p…
Triple Jeopardy of Minority Status, Social Stressors, and Health Disparities on Academic Performance of College Students
Objective: In this study, we evaluated the role of minority status, as well as pandemic-related social stressors and health disparities on short- and long-term academic performances of college students. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis using descriptive and bivariate statistics were used to identify participants of minority status as well as pandemic-related prevalence of social stressors and health disparities and their roles on academic perfor…
Food Security Among South Asian Americans
Background: South Asian Americans (SAA) are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the U.S. and face significant health disparities, particularly regarding chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Dietary patterns play a crucial role in these disparities, with acculturation to Western diets linked to poorer health outcomes. Despite this, the impact of food insecurity on dietary habits among SAAs remains un…
Closing the Rights Gap for Human Trafficking Survivors
Survivors of human trafficking are frequently coerced into criminal activities, yet the U.S. legal system often fails to recognize this victimization. This brief report identifies a critical blind spot in federal law: the restrictive duress defense. By requiring proof of imminent physical harm, the law ignores the chronic psychological coercion and climate of fear used by traffickers, effectively criminalizing survivors for acts committed without…
Medicine (18 works) · Environmental health (16 works) · Psychology (12 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Political science (9 works) · Population (9 works) · Public health (9 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Demography (6 works) · Demography (6 works)