Moka Yoo-Jeong
Biographic Data
| ID | 5158989 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Moka Yoo-Jeong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Moka |
| FAMILY NAME | Yoo-Jeong |
| SIGNATURE | YOO-JEONG M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Northeastern University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Depressive symptoms mediate the association between loneliness and cognitive performance in women living with HIV
Loneliness is a risk factor for cognitive impairment, yet, its role in domain-specific cognitive performance and underlying mechanisms remain understudied in women living with HIV (WLWH). To assess whether depressive symptoms mediate associations between loneliness and global and domain-specific cognition, data were analyzed from 1621 WLWH participating in the Women's Interagency HIV Study, a multicenter, observational cohort conducted in the Uni…
Beyond individual correlates
While individual correlates of loneliness are well established, less is known about whether neighborhood characteristics modify these associations. Guided by the Ecological Theory of Aging, this study examined whether subjective and objective neighborhood factors moderated cross-sectional associations between key individual characteristics (age, gender, physical function) and loneliness among adults in two predominantly Black Pittsburgh, PA neigh…
Behavioral activation for social connection
Social disconnection represents a growing public health concern. While Behavioral Activation (BA), an evidence-based intervention that reduces behavioral withdrawal by increasing engagement in meaningful activities, demonstrates efficacy for depression, its potential for enhancing social connection remains largely unexplored. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize current evidence for BA’s impact on social connection and develop …
Symptom Severity Profiles and their Associated Factors in Minoritized Men with Chronic Conditions
Individuals with chronic conditions have persistent, co-occurring symptoms affecting quality of life. Understanding symptom severity susceptibilities is critical for early risk identification, but gaps remain among racial and ethnic minority men with chronic conditions. As such, this study identifies symptom severity profiles in non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men based on five common symptoms (fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, sleep disturbanc…
Factors related to social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers
Background Older unpaid caregivers often face social isolation and loneliness, yet risk factors for social disconnection remain largely unexplored. As the demand for unpaid caregiving rises with an aging population, there is a need for targeted interventions to reduce social disconnectedness in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to identify determinants of social disconnectedness. Methods Data came from a sample of 701 unpaid caregivers aged…
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…
Associations of depressive symptoms, social engagement and support, and lifestyle behaviors among non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men with chronic conditions in the United States
Introduction Self-management of depressive symptoms is influenced by co-morbidity, social support, and health-related behaviors. Men are less likely to discuss depressive moods and seek healthcare. This study examines factors associated with depressive symptoms among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men ages ≥40 years with ≥1 chronic condition in the U. S. Methods Data from 1,907 non-Hispanic Black ( n = 1,117) and Hispanic ( n = 790) males with c…
The reciprocal relationships between loneliness and antiretroviral therapy adherence in persons with HIV
Loneliness has been linked to medication-taking behaviors in the general population, yet its role in antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among persons with HIV (PWH) remains less understood. This study examined whether loneliness is a risk factor for, or consequence of, poor ART adherence. We conducted a secondary analysis of an observational study on racial disparities in health outcomes among PWH in the Southeastern United States. A cross-la…
Combined effects of social isolation and loneliness on patient-reported outcomes in older adults with HIV
Social isolation exists when one has limited contact with others and is distinct from loneliness, an affective state on the perception of isolation. Less is known about the combined effects of social isolation and loneliness (SI/L) in older persons with HIV (OPWH). Using cross-sectional data on OPWH (age ≥50; N = 146), we assessed the overlap between SI/L and the separate and combined effects of SI/L on patient-reported outcomes (quality-of-life …
A systematic review on advance care planning for people living with HIV
A community-academic partnered approach to designing a Virtual Village to address the needs of older adults living with HIV
Many older adults living with HIV face unique challenges, including comorbidities, loneliness, and isolation. This community-academic partnered study elicited viewpoints from older adults living with HIV about the characteristics of a digital environment (“Virtual Village”) to combat against loneliness and isolation. We utilized Choice-Based Conjoint Analyses to determine preferred attributes of a Virtual Village. We also conducted focus groups a…
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Combined effects of social isolation and loneliness on patient-reported outcomes in older adults with HIV
Social isolation exists when one has limited contact with others and is distinct from loneliness, an affective state on the perception of isolation. Less is known about the combined effects of social isolation and loneliness (SI/L) in older persons with HIV (OPWH). Using cross-sectional data on OPWH (age ≥50; N = 146), we assessed the overlap between SI/L and the separate and combined effects of SI/L on patient-reported outcomes (quality-of-life …
A systematic review on advance care planning for people living with HIV
A community-academic partnered approach to designing a Virtual Village to address the needs of older adults living with HIV
Many older adults living with HIV face unique challenges, including comorbidities, loneliness, and isolation. This community-academic partnered study elicited viewpoints from older adults living with HIV about the characteristics of a digital environment (“Virtual Village”) to combat against loneliness and isolation. We utilized Choice-Based Conjoint Analyses to determine preferred attributes of a Virtual Village. We also conducted focus groups a…
Factors related to social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers
Background Older unpaid caregivers often face social isolation and loneliness, yet risk factors for social disconnection remain largely unexplored. As the demand for unpaid caregiving rises with an aging population, there is a need for targeted interventions to reduce social disconnectedness in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to identify determinants of social disconnectedness. Methods Data came from a sample of 701 unpaid caregivers aged…
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…
Associations of depressive symptoms, social engagement and support, and lifestyle behaviors among non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men with chronic conditions in the United States
Introduction Self-management of depressive symptoms is influenced by co-morbidity, social support, and health-related behaviors. Men are less likely to discuss depressive moods and seek healthcare. This study examines factors associated with depressive symptoms among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men ages ≥40 years with ≥1 chronic condition in the U. S. Methods Data from 1,907 non-Hispanic Black ( n = 1,117) and Hispanic ( n = 790) males with c…
The reciprocal relationships between loneliness and antiretroviral therapy adherence in persons with HIV
Loneliness has been linked to medication-taking behaviors in the general population, yet its role in antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among persons with HIV (PWH) remains less understood. This study examined whether loneliness is a risk factor for, or consequence of, poor ART adherence. We conducted a secondary analysis of an observational study on racial disparities in health outcomes among PWH in the Southeastern United States. A cross-la…
Depressive symptoms mediate the association between loneliness and cognitive performance in women living with HIV
Loneliness is a risk factor for cognitive impairment, yet, its role in domain-specific cognitive performance and underlying mechanisms remain understudied in women living with HIV (WLWH). To assess whether depressive symptoms mediate associations between loneliness and global and domain-specific cognition, data were analyzed from 1621 WLWH participating in the Women's Interagency HIV Study, a multicenter, observational cohort conducted in the Uni…
Beyond individual correlates
While individual correlates of loneliness are well established, less is known about whether neighborhood characteristics modify these associations. Guided by the Ecological Theory of Aging, this study examined whether subjective and objective neighborhood factors moderated cross-sectional associations between key individual characteristics (age, gender, physical function) and loneliness among adults in two predominantly Black Pittsburgh, PA neigh…
Behavioral activation for social connection
Social disconnection represents a growing public health concern. While Behavioral Activation (BA), an evidence-based intervention that reduces behavioral withdrawal by increasing engagement in meaningful activities, demonstrates efficacy for depression, its potential for enhancing social connection remains largely unexplored. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize current evidence for BA’s impact on social connection and develop …
Symptom Severity Profiles and their Associated Factors in Minoritized Men with Chronic Conditions
Individuals with chronic conditions have persistent, co-occurring symptoms affecting quality of life. Understanding symptom severity susceptibilities is critical for early risk identification, but gaps remain among racial and ethnic minority men with chronic conditions. As such, this study identifies symptom severity profiles in non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men based on five common symptoms (fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, sleep disturbanc…
Health disparities and outcomes (6 works) · Loneliness (6 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Depressive symptoms (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Social support (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Diabetes Management and Education (2 works)