Shira I Dunsiger
Biographic Data
| ID | 196780 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shira I Dunsiger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shira I |
| FAMILY NAME | Dunsiger |
| SIGNATURE | DUNSIGER S I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Brown University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5636-0601 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 26 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Social-ecological factors shape preferences for and receipt of medications to treat opioid use disorder in the post-incarceration period
Providing medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD) in carceral and community settings improves health outcomes. However, limited research has examined patient preferences for different MOUD types and delivery mechanisms or the factors (e.g., stigma) that shape these preferences. These knowledge gaps hinder improvements in treatment outcomes, particularly during the post-incarceration period when risk of overdose and treatment discontinuati…
Gathering Insights About Sexual Health Promotion From Adolescents’ Adoption of Covid-19-Protective Behaviors
< .01). Both behaviors were positively associated with condom use (masking: OR = 1.63, 95% CI = [1.05, 2.52]; vaccination: OR = 2.20, 95% CI = [1.32, 3.69]). Neither was associated with hormonal contraception use. Our findings suggest that family and friend norms for health-protective behaviors appear to be associated with health-protective behaviors among adolescents, at least when examining COVID-19-protective behaviors. Integrating friend and …
Racial Disparities in Biopsychosocial Predictors of Short-Term Smoking Cessation Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Hospitalization
Assessment of Noise Exposure in United States Urban Public Parks
Adverse exposure to noise pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant public health concern. Strong evidence links noise exposure with negative health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, mental disorders, stress, and sleep disturbance. The presence of noise in parks, which are environmental settings associated with health promotion, recreation, and restoration, presents a paradox that warrants further exploration. The United States…
Physical activity promotion based on positive psychology
BACKGROUND: Regular physical activity (PA) is associated with positive health outcomes; however, rates of regular PA are low. Positive psychology interventions are efficacious in other health contexts and may be useful for promoting regular PA. PURPOSE: Phased development and pilot/feasibility testing of a positive psychology intervention to promote PA using the ORBIT model for behavioral treatment development. METHODS: Positive psychology and PA…
Evaluation of Reliability Between Race and Ethnicity Data Obtained from Self-report Versus Electronic Health Record
The Association of Racism and Discrimination in Disparities of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in the United States
Characterization of Early Non-responders within Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Findings can inform future adaptive interventions which tailor treatment based upon early WL to improve WL outcomes for more individuals
The moderating effects of alcohol use on the association between sexual orientation and HIV testing
Routine screening and testing for HIV are recommended for all adolescents and adults. However, only one-third of the U.S. population has been tested for HIV. Women, sexual minorities, and people who use alcohol are more likely to be tested for HIV, but less is known about how alcohol use and sexual orientation impact the likelihood of HIV testing synergistically. Examining both alcohol use and sexual orientation is especially relevant, because se…
Methodological approach for an integrated female-specific study of anxiety and smoking comorbidity
Two primary ovarian hormones that fluctuate across the female menstrual cycle-estradiol and progesterone-have been independently linked in separate literatures to nicotine reinforcement and anxiety psychopathology. We identify existing methodological limitations in these literatures, describe an example protocol that was developed to address such limitations, highlight case examples, and offer insights on the resulting advantages and challenges. …
Minor Consent Laws for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services in the United States
Objectives. To assess changes in minor consent laws for sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia from 1900 to 2021. Methods. We coded laws into minor consent for (1) health care generally; (2) STI testing, treatment, and prevention; (3) HIV testing, treatment, and prevention; and (4) pre- or postexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. We also coded c…
Increases in Muscle-Strengthening Activities Among Latinas in Seamos Saludables
Background: Only 17% of Latinas meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines for both moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA. Additional health benefits are derived from the combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA (vs. aerobic alone), yet there is paucity in research on muscle-strengthening activity in Latinas. The aim of this study was to examine changes in muscle-strengthening activity from baseline to 6 and 12 m…
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic for youth with a history of exposure to self-directed violence
Findings highlight that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of young people are compounded by exposure to mental health concerns of people in their network. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
The Moderating Effects of Genetic Variations on Changes in Physical Activity Level and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Response to a Life-Style Intervention
OBJECTIVE: Prior studies identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with physical activity (PA) level in a natural environment and intervention study: rs978656-DNAPTP6, rs10887741-PAPSS2, rs7279064-C18orf2, and rs6265-BDNF. Using the four SNPs' polygenic score (PGS), we examined whether PGS moderates a life-style intervention's effect on changes in PA level and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). METHODS: This is a secondary analys…
The Young Men and Media Study
Telephone-Delivered Mindfulness Training to Promote Medication Adherence and Reduce Sexual Risk Behavior Among Persons Living with HIV
Age Moderates the Effect of Self-Paced Exercise on Exercise Adherence among Overweight Adults
Objective: The present study tested the hypothesis that the effect of self-paced exercise on adherence to exercise programs is more pronounced with increasing age. Method: Fifty-nine low-active overweight adults (18-65 years) were encouraged to walk 30 to 60 min/day and randomized to either self-paced ( n = 30) or prescribed moderate-intensity ( n = 29) conditions. Results: The effect of study condition was moderated by age (main effect: b = 6.14…
Behavioral activation for smoking cessation and mood management following a cardiac event
NCT01964898 . First received by clinicaltrials.gov October 15, 2013
Who Enrolls in a Quit Smoking Program with Yoga Therapy
This study demonstrated that both males and females were interested in a program offering yoga as a complementary therapy for smoking cessation. However, there were both sex and age-related differences with respect to smoking-related variables that may suggest a need to adapt the intervention for sub-populations
Muscular strength is associated with self-esteem in college men but not women
Muscular strength is a well-known predictor of morbidity and mortality. Similarly, self-esteem is a predictor of health and well-being. The relationship between these two variables, however, is currently unknown. This study examined the cross-sectional relationship between maximal muscular strength (i.e. handgrip and one-repetition-maximum (1-RM) squat) and global self-esteem in 126 college students. Significant correlations were found between bo…
Moderating Effects of Health Literacy on Change in Physical Activity Among Latinas in a Randomized Trial
Cigarette Smoking Among Adults With Mobility Impairments
Objectives. Smokers with mobility impairments have greater health risks than the general population. We report the prevalence of cigarette smoking and quit attempts among people with mobility impairments. Methods. We conducted an analysis of 13 308 adults (aged 21–85 years) with mobility impairments (special ambulatory equipment and difficulty walking 0.25 miles without equipment) responding to the National Health Interview Survey (2011). Results…
Health Literacy Predicts Change in Physical Activity Self-efficacy Among Sedentary Latinas
Validation of Walk Score for estimating access to walkable amenities
BACKGROUND: Proximity to walkable destinations or amenities is thought to influence physical activity behaviour. Previous efforts attempting to calculate neighbourhood walkability have relied on self-report or time-intensive and costly measures. Walk Score is a novel and publicly available website that estimates neighbourhood walkability based on proximity to 13 amenity categories (eg, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, movie theatr…
Walk ScoreTM As a Global Estimate of Neighborhood Walkability
Cigarette Smoking Among Adults With Mobility Impairments
Objectives. Smokers with mobility impairments have greater health risks than the general population. We report the prevalence of cigarette smoking and quit attempts among people with mobility impairments. Methods. We conducted an analysis of 13 308 adults (aged 21–85 years) with mobility impairments (special ambulatory equipment and difficulty walking 0.25 miles without equipment) responding to the National Health Interview Survey (2011). Results…
Age Moderates the Effect of Self-Paced Exercise on Exercise Adherence among Overweight Adults
Objective: The present study tested the hypothesis that the effect of self-paced exercise on adherence to exercise programs is more pronounced with increasing age. Method: Fifty-nine low-active overweight adults (18-65 years) were encouraged to walk 30 to 60 min/day and randomized to either self-paced ( n = 30) or prescribed moderate-intensity ( n = 29) conditions. Results: The effect of study condition was moderated by age (main effect: b = 6.14…
Evaluation of Reliability Between Race and Ethnicity Data Obtained from Self-report Versus Electronic Health Record
Minor Consent Laws for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services in the United States
Objectives. To assess changes in minor consent laws for sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia from 1900 to 2021. Methods. We coded laws into minor consent for (1) health care generally; (2) STI testing, treatment, and prevention; (3) HIV testing, treatment, and prevention; and (4) pre- or postexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. We also coded c…
Muscular strength is associated with self-esteem in college men but not women
Muscular strength is a well-known predictor of morbidity and mortality. Similarly, self-esteem is a predictor of health and well-being. The relationship between these two variables, however, is currently unknown. This study examined the cross-sectional relationship between maximal muscular strength (i.e. handgrip and one-repetition-maximum (1-RM) squat) and global self-esteem in 126 college students. Significant correlations were found between bo…
Acute affective response to a moderate-intensity exercise stimulus predicts physical activity participation 6 and 12 months later
Walk ScoreTM As a Global Estimate of Neighborhood Walkability
Validation of Walk Score for estimating access to walkable amenities
BACKGROUND: Proximity to walkable destinations or amenities is thought to influence physical activity behaviour. Previous efforts attempting to calculate neighbourhood walkability have relied on self-report or time-intensive and costly measures. Walk Score is a novel and publicly available website that estimates neighbourhood walkability based on proximity to 13 amenity categories (eg, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, movie theatr…
Health Literacy Predicts Change in Physical Activity Self-efficacy Among Sedentary Latinas
Cigarette Smoking Among Adults With Mobility Impairments
Objectives. Smokers with mobility impairments have greater health risks than the general population. We report the prevalence of cigarette smoking and quit attempts among people with mobility impairments. Methods. We conducted an analysis of 13 308 adults (aged 21–85 years) with mobility impairments (special ambulatory equipment and difficulty walking 0.25 miles without equipment) responding to the National Health Interview Survey (2011). Results…
Moderating Effects of Health Literacy on Change in Physical Activity Among Latinas in a Randomized Trial
Muscular strength is associated with self-esteem in college men but not women
Muscular strength is a well-known predictor of morbidity and mortality. Similarly, self-esteem is a predictor of health and well-being. The relationship between these two variables, however, is currently unknown. This study examined the cross-sectional relationship between maximal muscular strength (i.e. handgrip and one-repetition-maximum (1-RM) squat) and global self-esteem in 126 college students. Significant correlations were found between bo…
Behavioral activation for smoking cessation and mood management following a cardiac event
NCT01964898 . First received by clinicaltrials.gov October 15, 2013
Who Enrolls in a Quit Smoking Program with Yoga Therapy
This study demonstrated that both males and females were interested in a program offering yoga as a complementary therapy for smoking cessation. However, there were both sex and age-related differences with respect to smoking-related variables that may suggest a need to adapt the intervention for sub-populations
Age Moderates the Effect of Self-Paced Exercise on Exercise Adherence among Overweight Adults
Objective: The present study tested the hypothesis that the effect of self-paced exercise on adherence to exercise programs is more pronounced with increasing age. Method: Fifty-nine low-active overweight adults (18-65 years) were encouraged to walk 30 to 60 min/day and randomized to either self-paced ( n = 30) or prescribed moderate-intensity ( n = 29) conditions. Results: The effect of study condition was moderated by age (main effect: b = 6.14…
Telephone-Delivered Mindfulness Training to Promote Medication Adherence and Reduce Sexual Risk Behavior Among Persons Living with HIV
The Moderating Effects of Genetic Variations on Changes in Physical Activity Level and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Response to a Life-Style Intervention
OBJECTIVE: Prior studies identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with physical activity (PA) level in a natural environment and intervention study: rs978656-DNAPTP6, rs10887741-PAPSS2, rs7279064-C18orf2, and rs6265-BDNF. Using the four SNPs' polygenic score (PGS), we examined whether PGS moderates a life-style intervention's effect on changes in PA level and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). METHODS: This is a secondary analys…
The Young Men and Media Study
Increases in Muscle-Strengthening Activities Among Latinas in Seamos Saludables
Background: Only 17% of Latinas meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines for both moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA. Additional health benefits are derived from the combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA (vs. aerobic alone), yet there is paucity in research on muscle-strengthening activity in Latinas. The aim of this study was to examine changes in muscle-strengthening activity from baseline to 6 and 12 m…
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic for youth with a history of exposure to self-directed violence
Findings highlight that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of young people are compounded by exposure to mental health concerns of people in their network. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
The moderating effects of alcohol use on the association between sexual orientation and HIV testing
Routine screening and testing for HIV are recommended for all adolescents and adults. However, only one-third of the U.S. population has been tested for HIV. Women, sexual minorities, and people who use alcohol are more likely to be tested for HIV, but less is known about how alcohol use and sexual orientation impact the likelihood of HIV testing synergistically. Examining both alcohol use and sexual orientation is especially relevant, because se…
Methodological approach for an integrated female-specific study of anxiety and smoking comorbidity
Two primary ovarian hormones that fluctuate across the female menstrual cycle-estradiol and progesterone-have been independently linked in separate literatures to nicotine reinforcement and anxiety psychopathology. We identify existing methodological limitations in these literatures, describe an example protocol that was developed to address such limitations, highlight case examples, and offer insights on the resulting advantages and challenges. …
Minor Consent Laws for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services in the United States
Objectives. To assess changes in minor consent laws for sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia from 1900 to 2021. Methods. We coded laws into minor consent for (1) health care generally; (2) STI testing, treatment, and prevention; (3) HIV testing, treatment, and prevention; and (4) pre- or postexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. We also coded c…
The Association of Racism and Discrimination in Disparities of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in the United States
Characterization of Early Non-responders within Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Findings can inform future adaptive interventions which tailor treatment based upon early WL to improve WL outcomes for more individuals
Assessment of Noise Exposure in United States Urban Public Parks
Adverse exposure to noise pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant public health concern. Strong evidence links noise exposure with negative health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, mental disorders, stress, and sleep disturbance. The presence of noise in parks, which are environmental settings associated with health promotion, recreation, and restoration, presents a paradox that warrants further exploration. The United States…
Physical activity promotion based on positive psychology
BACKGROUND: Regular physical activity (PA) is associated with positive health outcomes; however, rates of regular PA are low. Positive psychology interventions are efficacious in other health contexts and may be useful for promoting regular PA. PURPOSE: Phased development and pilot/feasibility testing of a positive psychology intervention to promote PA using the ORBIT model for behavioral treatment development. METHODS: Positive psychology and PA…
Evaluation of Reliability Between Race and Ethnicity Data Obtained from Self-report Versus Electronic Health Record
Social-ecological factors shape preferences for and receipt of medications to treat opioid use disorder in the post-incarceration period
Providing medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD) in carceral and community settings improves health outcomes. However, limited research has examined patient preferences for different MOUD types and delivery mechanisms or the factors (e.g., stigma) that shape these preferences. These knowledge gaps hinder improvements in treatment outcomes, particularly during the post-incarceration period when risk of overdose and treatment discontinuati…
Gathering Insights About Sexual Health Promotion From Adolescents’ Adoption of Covid-19-Protective Behaviors
< .01). Both behaviors were positively associated with condom use (masking: OR = 1.63, 95% CI = [1.05, 2.52]; vaccination: OR = 2.20, 95% CI = [1.32, 3.69]). Neither was associated with hormonal contraception use. Our findings suggest that family and friend norms for health-protective behaviors appear to be associated with health-protective behaviors among adolescents, at least when examining COVID-19-protective behaviors. Integrating friend and …
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