Tala Al‐Rousan
Biographic Data
| ID | 6636463 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tala Al‐Rousan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tala |
| FAMILY NAME | Al‐Rousan |
| SIGNATURE | AL ROUSAN T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California San Diego |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8274-924X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Hypertension in Syrian refugees
Background: Hypertension significantly contributes to global morbidity and mortality rates. Refugees are often exposed to significant risk factors that increase their chances of developing hypertension; however, the prevalence of hypertension among resettled refugees remains understudied. This study estimates and compares the prevalence of hypertension, levels of awareness, and access to care between two groups of Syrian refugees residing in huma…
Intersecting Structural Barriers and Hypertension Management Among Middle East and North Africa Refugees Resettled in the United States
Hypertension remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting more than 1.28 billion people. Refugees have almost twice the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to native populations and other immigrants due to uncontrolled hypertension. Evidence on aspects of structural oppression that impact hypertension management and the experiences of minority populations in managing their hypertension post-resettlement re…
Food insecurity among displaced populations in Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Background: The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resulted in displacement of approximately 90,000 ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in the region. This study investigated food insecurity among displaced populations and host communities in Armenia during the conflict. Methods: This study is a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data obtained from the 2020 REACH ARM Database Multi-Sector Needs …
The influences of faith on illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health among aging Arab refugees
Faith and spirituality play an important role in shaping Arab refugees' illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health. Holistic public health and clinical interventions tailored to the spiritual needs of aging refugees and incorporating religion in prevention strategies are increasingly needed to improve the brain health and wellbeing of refugees
Impact of United States refugee ban and discrimination on the mental health of hypertensive Arabic-speaking refugees
The refugee ban negatively impacted the mental and physical health of United States resettled Arabic-speaking refugees through perceived discrimination, stress, and poor social integration. It continues to have long-lasting effects years after the ban was instated. Centering family reunification within the United States Refugee Admissions Program and tailoring interventions through the healthcare and public health systems are warranted to reduce …
Self-reported Disability Among Recently Resettled Refugees in the United States
The prevalence rates and correlates of mental or physical disability among recently resettled refugees, who undergo strenuous journeys before arriving in the US, remain unknown, masking potential health disparities. Self-reported disability was measured by the 2018 Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR), and defined as having a physical, mental, or other health condition for more than 6 months that precluded one from working. Prevalence rates of self-re…
Attitudes toward dementia and cognitive aging among Syrian refugees resettled in Jordan
Findings from this study are the first to examine the attitudes of Syrian refugees in Jordan toward dementia and cognitive aging. These results could provide essential data inclusive of refugees as Jordan develops its National Dementia Plan. Investing in dementia awareness interventions and age-friendly neighborhoods may benefit aging refugees in limited-resources settings
Migration and Cognitive Health Disparities
Migration history and birthplace may be important factors explaining cognitive disparities among the diverse group of Arab migrants and Arab Americans. Future research examining mechanisms underlying these associations and the impact of migration on cognitive health is needed to address cognitive disparities in migrants
A call to protect patients, correctional staff and healthcare professionals in jails and prisons during the Covid-19 pandemic
This editorial describes why surge planning in the community must account for potential infection outbreaks in jails and prisons, and why incarcerated people and those in contact with them, including over 450,000 correctional officers and thousands of healthcare staff working in prisons, are at significant risk of COVID-19 exposure. We then explain how our nation’s jails and prisons will continue to serve as breeding grounds for devastating COVID…
Recent Partner Violence, Sexual Relationship Power, and STIs among Women Who Use Methamphetamine
Improving peace and well-being among Syrian refugee youth through a higher education initiative in Jordan
Forced migration affects overall health, especially when it happens at a young age. Focus group discussions and the Peace Evaluation Across Cultures and Environments (PEACE) survey were used to compare the effects of the programme on two groups: refugee university students who received full tuition support and a monthly living stipend (intervention group) and unsponsored Syrian students who were preparing for the end of high school examination (c…
Inside the nation’s largest mental health institution
There is a substantial burden of mental illness among inmates. Racial, age and gender disparities in mental health care are coupled with a general delay in diagnosis and treatment. A large part of understanding the mental health problem in this country starts at prisons
Preparación de los adultos mayores en los Estados Unidos para hacer frente a los desastres naturales
Objetivos. Nos propusimos determinar el grado de preparación frente a los desastres naturales de los adultos mayores en los Estados Unidos y evaluar los factores que pueden afectar negativamente la salud y la seguridad durante este tipo de incidentes. Métodos. Obtuvimos una muestra de adultos de 50 años en adelante (n = 1 304) de la encuesta del 2010 del Estudio de la Salud y la Jubilación (HRS por su sigla en inglés). La encuesta recogió datos s…
Preparedness for Natural Disasters Among Older US Adults
Objectives. We sought to determine natural disaster preparedness levels among older US adults and assess factors that may adversely affect health and safety during such incidents. Methods. We sampled adults aged 50 years or older (n = 1304) from the 2010 interview survey of the Health and Retirement Study. The survey gathered data on general demographic characteristics, disability status or functional limitations, and preparedness-related factors…
Migration and Cognitive Health Disparities
Migration history and birthplace may be important factors explaining cognitive disparities among the diverse group of Arab migrants and Arab Americans. Future research examining mechanisms underlying these associations and the impact of migration on cognitive health is needed to address cognitive disparities in migrants
Preparación de los adultos mayores en los Estados Unidos para hacer frente a los desastres naturales
Objetivos. Nos propusimos determinar el grado de preparación frente a los desastres naturales de los adultos mayores en los Estados Unidos y evaluar los factores que pueden afectar negativamente la salud y la seguridad durante este tipo de incidentes. Métodos. Obtuvimos una muestra de adultos de 50 años en adelante (n = 1 304) de la encuesta del 2010 del Estudio de la Salud y la Jubilación (HRS por su sigla en inglés). La encuesta recogió datos s…
Preparedness for Natural Disasters Among Older US Adults
Objectives. We sought to determine natural disaster preparedness levels among older US adults and assess factors that may adversely affect health and safety during such incidents. Methods. We sampled adults aged 50 years or older (n = 1304) from the 2010 interview survey of the Health and Retirement Study. The survey gathered data on general demographic characteristics, disability status or functional limitations, and preparedness-related factors…
Inside the nation’s largest mental health institution
There is a substantial burden of mental illness among inmates. Racial, age and gender disparities in mental health care are coupled with a general delay in diagnosis and treatment. A large part of understanding the mental health problem in this country starts at prisons
Improving peace and well-being among Syrian refugee youth through a higher education initiative in Jordan
Forced migration affects overall health, especially when it happens at a young age. Focus group discussions and the Peace Evaluation Across Cultures and Environments (PEACE) survey were used to compare the effects of the programme on two groups: refugee university students who received full tuition support and a monthly living stipend (intervention group) and unsponsored Syrian students who were preparing for the end of high school examination (c…
A call to protect patients, correctional staff and healthcare professionals in jails and prisons during the Covid-19 pandemic
This editorial describes why surge planning in the community must account for potential infection outbreaks in jails and prisons, and why incarcerated people and those in contact with them, including over 450,000 correctional officers and thousands of healthcare staff working in prisons, are at significant risk of COVID-19 exposure. We then explain how our nation’s jails and prisons will continue to serve as breeding grounds for devastating COVID…
Recent Partner Violence, Sexual Relationship Power, and STIs among Women Who Use Methamphetamine
Migration and Cognitive Health Disparities
Migration history and birthplace may be important factors explaining cognitive disparities among the diverse group of Arab migrants and Arab Americans. Future research examining mechanisms underlying these associations and the impact of migration on cognitive health is needed to address cognitive disparities in migrants
The influences of faith on illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health among aging Arab refugees
Faith and spirituality play an important role in shaping Arab refugees' illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health. Holistic public health and clinical interventions tailored to the spiritual needs of aging refugees and incorporating religion in prevention strategies are increasingly needed to improve the brain health and wellbeing of refugees
Impact of United States refugee ban and discrimination on the mental health of hypertensive Arabic-speaking refugees
The refugee ban negatively impacted the mental and physical health of United States resettled Arabic-speaking refugees through perceived discrimination, stress, and poor social integration. It continues to have long-lasting effects years after the ban was instated. Centering family reunification within the United States Refugee Admissions Program and tailoring interventions through the healthcare and public health systems are warranted to reduce …
Self-reported Disability Among Recently Resettled Refugees in the United States
The prevalence rates and correlates of mental or physical disability among recently resettled refugees, who undergo strenuous journeys before arriving in the US, remain unknown, masking potential health disparities. Self-reported disability was measured by the 2018 Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR), and defined as having a physical, mental, or other health condition for more than 6 months that precluded one from working. Prevalence rates of self-re…
Attitudes toward dementia and cognitive aging among Syrian refugees resettled in Jordan
Findings from this study are the first to examine the attitudes of Syrian refugees in Jordan toward dementia and cognitive aging. These results could provide essential data inclusive of refugees as Jordan develops its National Dementia Plan. Investing in dementia awareness interventions and age-friendly neighborhoods may benefit aging refugees in limited-resources settings
Food insecurity among displaced populations in Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Background: The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resulted in displacement of approximately 90,000 ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in the region. This study investigated food insecurity among displaced populations and host communities in Armenia during the conflict. Methods: This study is a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data obtained from the 2020 REACH ARM Database Multi-Sector Needs …
Hypertension in Syrian refugees
Background: Hypertension significantly contributes to global morbidity and mortality rates. Refugees are often exposed to significant risk factors that increase their chances of developing hypertension; however, the prevalence of hypertension among resettled refugees remains understudied. This study estimates and compares the prevalence of hypertension, levels of awareness, and access to care between two groups of Syrian refugees residing in huma…
Intersecting Structural Barriers and Hypertension Management Among Middle East and North Africa Refugees Resettled in the United States
Hypertension remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting more than 1.28 billion people. Refugees have almost twice the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to native populations and other immigrants due to uncontrolled hypertension. Evidence on aspects of structural oppression that impact hypertension management and the experiences of minority populations in managing their hypertension post-resettlement re…
Medicine (11 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (8 works) · Refugee (8 works) · Political science (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Population (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works)