Akiho Kamimura
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 126363 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Akiho Kamimura |
| PRENOMES | Akiho |
| SOBRENOME | Kamimura |
| ASSINATURA | KAMIMURA A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Utah |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6528-5770 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2013 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Increasing science self-efficacy and identity through participation in the Native American Summer research internship program
Community-tailored film to improve intimate-partner violence knowledge among African immigrants and refugees in the USA
Purpose Among immigrant women in the USA, African immigrants face significant barriers seeking help for intimate partner violence (IPV) due to gender inequality, a culture of acceptance of IPV and lack of knowledge about IPV. This project aims to test the use of a participatory film to address IPV among African immigrants from Central Africa in the USA. Design/methodology/approach The film was developed in collaboration with community members and…
Knowledge and Perceptions of Contraceptive Health Among College Students in Vietnam and the United States
Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the knowledge, perceptions, and awareness of contraceptives among college students in Vietnam and the United States (US). Methods: The cross-sectional data were collected using a self-administered survey from January to March of 2019 in Vietnam and the US. There were 546 Vietnamese participants and 538 US participants. Nearly 70% of the participants were female. The average age was 20.37. The me…
Immigration stress among refugees resettled in the United States
BACKGROUND: Immigration stress includes acculturation stress and the stress related to language barriers, discrimination, occupational challenges, and feelings of isolation from society and a sense of newness or loss. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to examine immigration stress among refugees resettled in the United States. METHODS: = 190). RESULTS: Older age was associated with higher levels of financial stress and homesickness. Poorer leve…
Getting by with a Little Help from Our Friends
This study examines how social support and perceived discrimination influence depressive symptoms of sexual minorities (including, lesbian, gay, bisexual-identifying individuals, and others with same-sex sexual partners) relative to heterosexual peers, while considering the role of HIV-positive status. We surveyed low-income, predominantly Hispanic/Latino/as residents receiving STI-testing and/or HIV/AIDS care in the lower Rio Grande Valley of so…
Risks of opioid abuse among uninsured primary care patients utilizing a free clinic
The annual number of opioid prescriptions for pain relief has been increasing in the United States. This increase has raised concerns about prescription opioid abuse and overdose. The purpose of this study was to examine opioid risks (risk factors that increase the chance of opioid abuse) among uninsured primary care patients utilizing a free clinic. Data were collected using a self-administered paper survey in the waiting room of the free clinic…
Background and Clinical Knowledge of Intimate Partner Violence
Purpose: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue that affects the physical and mental health of victims. However, residents and medical students may not receive adequate training to effectively identify and intervene with patients who may be victims of IPV. The purpose of this study is to examine the background and clinical knowledge of IPV among primary care residents and medical students in the United States of Amer…
Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes Using Social Capital and Physical Activity Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between physical activity adherence and social capital among uninsured primary care patients with or without hypertension and/or diabetes. Uninsured adults using a free clinic (N = 374) participated in a self-administered survey from January to April in 2016. The percentage of participants who were adherent to physical activity was low regardless of having hypertension and/or diabetes, or no…
Factors Associated with Perpetration of Physical Intimate Partner Violence among College Students
This study examined factors associated with physical IPV perpetration in Russia and Lithuania. The data from the International Dating Violence Study 2001–2006 were analyzed (N= 818). Male and female perpetrators as compared to non-perpetrators of physical IPV have a higher prevalence of being perpetrators of other forms of IPV. Perpetrators of physical IPV as compared to non-perpetrators are more likely to have been victims of IPV. Male and femal…
Physician Migration
Intimate partner violence–related experiences and mental health among college students in Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health threat that contributes to a wide range of mental and physical health problems for victims. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to examine IPV-related experiences and mental health outcomes among college students in Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. METHODS: The data were obtained from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the I…
The association between tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, stress, and depression among uninsured free clinic patients
The abuse of substances is a significant public health issue. Perceived stress and depression have been found to be related to the abuse of substances. The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of substance use (i.e., alcohol problems, smoking, and drug use) and the association between substance use, perceived stress, and depression among free clinic patients. Patients completed a self-administered survey in 2015 (N = 504). The overa…
Factors associated with oral health‐related quality of life among safety‐net clinic patients
An intervention to remedy dental neglect is recommended to improve OHRQoL among uninsured safety-net patients
Perceptions of University Policies to Prevent Sexual Assault on Campus Among College Students in the USA
Bystander Attitudes to Prevent Sexual Assault
College women are at a high risk of sexual assault. Although programs that aim to change bystander behaviors have been shown to be potentially effective in preventing sexual assault on campuses in the United States, little is known about bystander behaviors outside of the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore and compare factors affecting bystander behaviors regarding sexual assault intervention and prevention among undergraduat…
Rape Myth Acceptance Among College Students in the United States, Japan, and India
Rape myth acceptance is an important determinant of sexual assault behaviors. This study explored country and gender differences in rape myth acceptance among undergraduate students in the United States, Japan, and India. Male and female college students ( N = 637) in these three countries participated in a self-administered survey in the fall of 2012 (the United States, n = 206; Japan, n = 215; and India, n = 216). The order of the countries arr…
Stress, Coping Strategies, and Depression – Uninsured Primary Care Patients
US-born English speakers, non-US-born English speakers, and Spanish speakers reported different coping strategies, and therefore, may have different needs for addressing depression. In particular, US-born English speakers need interventions for reducing substance use and negative psychological coping strategies
Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Abuse, and In-Law Abuse Among Women Utilizing Community Health Services in Gujarat, India
Previous studies in India suggest high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV), childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws. Yet few studies examined IPV, childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws together. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between IPV, childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws, and types of abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) among women utilizing community health services for the economically disad…
The Relationship between Body Esteem, Exercise Motivations, Depression, and Social Support Among Female Free Clinic Patients
Knowledge and Perceptions of Breast Health Among Free Clinic Patients
Health Indicators, Social Support, and Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Utilizing Services at a Community Organization
Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Abuse, and In-Law Abuse Among Women Utilizing Community Health Services in Gujarat, India
Previous studies in India suggest high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV), childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws. Yet few studies examined IPV, childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws together. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between IPV, childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws, and types of abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) among women utilizing community health services for the economically disad…
Rape Myth Acceptance Among College Students in the United States, Japan, and India
Rape myth acceptance is an important determinant of sexual assault behaviors. This study explored country and gender differences in rape myth acceptance among undergraduate students in the United States, Japan, and India. Male and female college students ( N = 637) in these three countries participated in a self-administered survey in the fall of 2012 (the United States, n = 206; Japan, n = 215; and India, n = 216). The order of the countries arr…
Getting by with a Little Help from Our Friends
This study examines how social support and perceived discrimination influence depressive symptoms of sexual minorities (including, lesbian, gay, bisexual-identifying individuals, and others with same-sex sexual partners) relative to heterosexual peers, while considering the role of HIV-positive status. We surveyed low-income, predominantly Hispanic/Latino/as residents receiving STI-testing and/or HIV/AIDS care in the lower Rio Grande Valley of so…
Physician Migration
Bystander Attitudes to Prevent Sexual Assault
College women are at a high risk of sexual assault. Although programs that aim to change bystander behaviors have been shown to be potentially effective in preventing sexual assault on campuses in the United States, little is known about bystander behaviors outside of the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore and compare factors affecting bystander behaviors regarding sexual assault intervention and prevention among undergraduat…
Perceptions of University Policies to Prevent Sexual Assault on Campus Among College Students in the USA
Health Indicators, Social Support, and Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Utilizing Services at a Community Organization
The Relationship between Body Esteem, Exercise Motivations, Depression, and Social Support Among Female Free Clinic Patients
Knowledge and Perceptions of Breast Health Among Free Clinic Patients
Stress, Coping Strategies, and Depression – Uninsured Primary Care Patients
US-born English speakers, non-US-born English speakers, and Spanish speakers reported different coping strategies, and therefore, may have different needs for addressing depression. In particular, US-born English speakers need interventions for reducing substance use and negative psychological coping strategies
Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Abuse, and In-Law Abuse Among Women Utilizing Community Health Services in Gujarat, India
Previous studies in India suggest high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV), childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws. Yet few studies examined IPV, childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws together. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between IPV, childhood abuse, and abuse from in-laws, and types of abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) among women utilizing community health services for the economically disad…
Intimate partner violence–related experiences and mental health among college students in Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health threat that contributes to a wide range of mental and physical health problems for victims. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to examine IPV-related experiences and mental health outcomes among college students in Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. METHODS: The data were obtained from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the I…
The association between tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, stress, and depression among uninsured free clinic patients
The abuse of substances is a significant public health issue. Perceived stress and depression have been found to be related to the abuse of substances. The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of substance use (i.e., alcohol problems, smoking, and drug use) and the association between substance use, perceived stress, and depression among free clinic patients. Patients completed a self-administered survey in 2015 (N = 504). The overa…
Factors associated with oral health‐related quality of life among safety‐net clinic patients
An intervention to remedy dental neglect is recommended to improve OHRQoL among uninsured safety-net patients
Perceptions of University Policies to Prevent Sexual Assault on Campus Among College Students in the USA
Bystander Attitudes to Prevent Sexual Assault
College women are at a high risk of sexual assault. Although programs that aim to change bystander behaviors have been shown to be potentially effective in preventing sexual assault on campuses in the United States, little is known about bystander behaviors outside of the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore and compare factors affecting bystander behaviors regarding sexual assault intervention and prevention among undergraduat…
Rape Myth Acceptance Among College Students in the United States, Japan, and India
Rape myth acceptance is an important determinant of sexual assault behaviors. This study explored country and gender differences in rape myth acceptance among undergraduate students in the United States, Japan, and India. Male and female college students ( N = 637) in these three countries participated in a self-administered survey in the fall of 2012 (the United States, n = 206; Japan, n = 215; and India, n = 216). The order of the countries arr…
Background and Clinical Knowledge of Intimate Partner Violence
Purpose: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue that affects the physical and mental health of victims. However, residents and medical students may not receive adequate training to effectively identify and intervene with patients who may be victims of IPV. The purpose of this study is to examine the background and clinical knowledge of IPV among primary care residents and medical students in the United States of Amer…
Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes Using Social Capital and Physical Activity Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between physical activity adherence and social capital among uninsured primary care patients with or without hypertension and/or diabetes. Uninsured adults using a free clinic (N = 374) participated in a self-administered survey from January to April in 2016. The percentage of participants who were adherent to physical activity was low regardless of having hypertension and/or diabetes, or no…
Factors Associated with Perpetration of Physical Intimate Partner Violence among College Students
This study examined factors associated with physical IPV perpetration in Russia and Lithuania. The data from the International Dating Violence Study 2001–2006 were analyzed (N= 818). Male and female perpetrators as compared to non-perpetrators of physical IPV have a higher prevalence of being perpetrators of other forms of IPV. Perpetrators of physical IPV as compared to non-perpetrators are more likely to have been victims of IPV. Male and femal…
Physician Migration
Risks of opioid abuse among uninsured primary care patients utilizing a free clinic
The annual number of opioid prescriptions for pain relief has been increasing in the United States. This increase has raised concerns about prescription opioid abuse and overdose. The purpose of this study was to examine opioid risks (risk factors that increase the chance of opioid abuse) among uninsured primary care patients utilizing a free clinic. Data were collected using a self-administered paper survey in the waiting room of the free clinic…
Knowledge and Perceptions of Contraceptive Health Among College Students in Vietnam and the United States
Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the knowledge, perceptions, and awareness of contraceptives among college students in Vietnam and the United States (US). Methods: The cross-sectional data were collected using a self-administered survey from January to March of 2019 in Vietnam and the US. There were 546 Vietnamese participants and 538 US participants. Nearly 70% of the participants were female. The average age was 20.37. The me…
Immigration stress among refugees resettled in the United States
BACKGROUND: Immigration stress includes acculturation stress and the stress related to language barriers, discrimination, occupational challenges, and feelings of isolation from society and a sense of newness or loss. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to examine immigration stress among refugees resettled in the United States. METHODS: = 190). RESULTS: Older age was associated with higher levels of financial stress and homesickness. Poorer leve…
Getting by with a Little Help from Our Friends
This study examines how social support and perceived discrimination influence depressive symptoms of sexual minorities (including, lesbian, gay, bisexual-identifying individuals, and others with same-sex sexual partners) relative to heterosexual peers, while considering the role of HIV-positive status. We surveyed low-income, predominantly Hispanic/Latino/as residents receiving STI-testing and/or HIV/AIDS care in the lower Rio Grande Valley of so…
Increasing science self-efficacy and identity through participation in the Native American Summer research internship program
Community-tailored film to improve intimate-partner violence knowledge among African immigrants and refugees in the USA
Purpose Among immigrant women in the USA, African immigrants face significant barriers seeking help for intimate partner violence (IPV) due to gender inequality, a culture of acceptance of IPV and lack of knowledge about IPV. This project aims to test the use of a participatory film to address IPV among African immigrants from Central Africa in the USA. Design/methodology/approach The film was developed in collaboration with community members and…
Medicine (19 obras) · Psychology (16 obras) · Psychiatry (12 obras) · Environmental health (11 obras) · Clinical Psychology (10 obras) · Social Psychology (9 obras) · Family medicine (8 obras) · Clinical Psychology (7 obras) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (7 obras) · Poison control (7 obras)