Marlene Camacho‐Rivera
Biographic Data
| ID | 6651855 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marlene Camacho‐Rivera |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marlene |
| FAMILY NAME | Camacho‐Rivera |
| SIGNATURE | RIVERA M C |
| AFFILIATIONS | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2343-2941 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social and Healthcare Disruptions Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and Associations with Psychosocial Well-Being Among Cancer Survivors With and Without HIV
Intervention mapping for systematic development of a community-engaged CVD prevention intervention in ethnic and racial sexual minority men with HIV
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality in the United States, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations such as Black and Latinx sexual minority men with HIV. These individuals face heightened CVD risk due to chronic inflammation related to HIV, side effects from treatment, and intersecting social disadvantages, including stigma and discrimination. Behavioral interventions specifically targeting thes…
Manifestations and Lived Experiences of Structural Racism for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities Affected by HIV Across the United States
Objective: To elucidate some of the manifestations of structural racism as a root cause of racialized inequities in HIV in the context of COVID-19, centered through the lens of community members with lived experiences. Methods: We partnered with eight community-based organizations to conduct focus group discussions structured around COVID-19 and HIV-related experiences. We utilized inductive coding and thematic analysis. Results: We conducted 10 …
The Influence of the Covid 19 Pandemic on Food Insecurity Among Cancer Survivors Across New York State
People surviving cancer represent a particularly vulnerable population who are at a higher risk for food insecurity (FI) due to the adverse short- and long-term effects of cancer treatment. This analysis examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of FI among cancer survivors across New York State (NYS). Data from the 2019 and 2021 NYS Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were used to estimate the prevalence of…
Social and Demographic Influences of Trust in Cancer Information Among Brooklyn, New York Residents
Associations of County-Level Social Determinants of Health with Covid-19 Related Hospitalization Among People with HIV
Individually, the COVID-19 and HIV pandemics have differentially impacted minoritized groups due to the role of social determinants of health (SDoH) in the U.S. Little is known how the collision of these two pandemics may have exacerbated adverse health outcomes. We evaluated county-level SDoH and associations with hospitalization after a COVID-19 diagnosis among people with (PWH) and without HIV (PWOH) by racial/ethnic groups. We used the U.S. N…
Fear of Covid-19 Diagnosis and Cannabis Use Patterns Among Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Given the scarcity of literature regarding COVID-19 impacts on cannabis consumers with chronic illnesses who widely use cannabis to manage their health conditions, we aim to assess the effect of COVID-19 on cannabis use patterns among adults living with chronic diseases. Cannabis consumers with a chronic disease ( N = 1,466) from COVID-19 Cannabis Health Study were included in this analysis. The primary outcomes were change in cannabis dosage, pa…
The Black Panther, Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Intention Among Unscreened American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and White Men
Objective To determine if masculinity barriers to medical care and the death from colorectal cancer (CRC) of actor Chadwick Boseman (The Black Panther) influenced CRC early-detection screening intent among unscreened American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) and Non-Hispanic-Black (Black) men compared with Non-Hispanic-White (White) men. Methods Using a consumer-panel, we surveyed U.S. men aged 18–75 years ( N = 895) using the 24-item Masculinity Barr…
Financial hardship and mental health among cancer survivors during the Covid-19 pandemic
Purpose: Our objective was to (1) identify associated characteristics of financial hardship (FH), and (2) evaluate associations of FH with mental health symptoms among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: = 854,7.6%). We defined FH using the following question: "Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for an unexpected $400 expense?" Multivariable Poisson regression was used to estimate adjusted prevalence …
Food Insecurity Disparities and Mental Health Impacts Among Cancer Survivors During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction: Food insecurity can negatively impact adherence and receipt of high-quality cancer care. The purpose of the study was to (1) compare the prevalence of COVID-19-associated food insecurity by cancer history and (2) examine determinants associated with COVID-19-related food insecurity among cancer survivors. Methods: We used nationally representative data from the 2020 COVID-19 Household Impact Survey (n=10,760). Our primary exposure w…
Unmet Medical Needs and Food Insecurity in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In the United States, 17% of children ages 3−17 have a developmental disorder. The complexity of care for such children require families to provide a significant amount of health care at home, representing a substantial economic cost. Our study identifies sociodemographic characteristics of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) that are predictive of unmet medical needs and food insecurity. We modeled the outcomes using a multivariable…
Burden of Food Insecurity and Mental Health Symptoms among Adults with Cardiometabolic Conditions during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our study objectives were to (1) identify the national prevalence and patterns of food insecurity among adults with and without a history of CMCs and (2) determine associations between food insecurity and mental health outcomes among adults with CMCs during the early COVID-19 pandemic period (April−June 2020). We computed prevalence ratios with Poisson regression using the robust estimation of standard errors to identify disparities in the report…
Thinking with two brains
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Covid-19 Symptoms among U.S. Adults with Allergies
This study included 10,760 participants, of whom 44% self-reported having allergies. Adults with allergies were more likely to report physical symptoms compared to adults without allergies including fever (aOR 1.7, 95% CI 1.44-1.99), cough (aOR 1.9, 95% CI 1.60-2.26), shortness of breath (aOR 2.04, 95% CI 1.71-2.43), and loss of taste or sense of smell (aOR 1.9, 95% CI 1.58-2.28). Adults with allergies were more likely to report feeling nervous (…
Pattern of Use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) among the Chronically Ill
Effective patient-provider communication is a cornerstone of patient-centered care. Patient portals provide an effective method for secure communication between patients or their proxies and their health care providers. With greater acceptability of patient portals in private practices, patients have a unique opportunity to manage their health care needs. However, studies have shown that less than 50% of patients reported accessing the electronic…
Perceptions and Patterns of Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use among Hispanics
There are documented disparities in smoking behaviors among Hispanic adults in the U.S., but little is known about patterns of e-cigarette use. Using data from the HINTS 5 cycle 1-3, we examined cigarette and e-cigarette history and current use, as well as perceptions of the dangers of e-cigarette use relative to cigarette use. Primary predictors were Hispanic ethnic group, gender, age, education, income, and English language proficiency. Binary …
Associations Between Chronic Health Conditions and Covid-19 Preventive Behaviors Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Adults
This study provides U.S. national prevalence estimates and differences in adherence to COVID-19 preventive behaviors among those with and without the presence of underlying chronic health conditions. The prevalence of key preventive measures was high in the overall sample. Yet, engagement in COVID-19-related preventive behaviors varied significantly across chronic disease conditions. Messages around continued maintenance of the behaviors should b…
Social and Demographic Patterns of Health-Related Internet Use Among Adults in the United States
National surveys of U.S. adults have observed significant increases in health-related internet use (HRIU), but there are documented disparities. The study aims to identify social and demographic patterns of health-related internet use among U.S. adults. Using data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 4 cycle 3 and HINTS 5 cycle 1, we examined HRIU across healthcare, health information seeking, and participation on social med…
Relationship between area mortgage foreclosures, homeownership, and cardiovascular disease risk factors
Among US Hispanic/Latinos in urban cities, area foreclosure and homeownership have implications for risk of cardiovascular disease
Understanding cognitive and emotional illness representations of South Asian head and neck cancer survivors
This study underscores the significance of offering tailored tobacco cessation services to South Asian HNC survivors, and to help inform supportive models of care for others
Low-Income Housing Rental Assistance, Perceptions of Neighborhood Food Environment, and Dietary Patterns among Latino Adults
Associations of Neighborhood Concentrated Poverty, Neighborhood Racial/Ethnic Composition, and Indoor Allergen Exposures
Revisiting the Hispanic Health Paradox
Breast Cancer Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Trinidad and Tobago
Revisiting the Hispanic Health Paradox
Breast Cancer Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Trinidad and Tobago
Associations of Neighborhood Concentrated Poverty, Neighborhood Racial/Ethnic Composition, and Indoor Allergen Exposures
Low-Income Housing Rental Assistance, Perceptions of Neighborhood Food Environment, and Dietary Patterns among Latino Adults
Relationship between area mortgage foreclosures, homeownership, and cardiovascular disease risk factors
Among US Hispanic/Latinos in urban cities, area foreclosure and homeownership have implications for risk of cardiovascular disease
Understanding cognitive and emotional illness representations of South Asian head and neck cancer survivors
This study underscores the significance of offering tailored tobacco cessation services to South Asian HNC survivors, and to help inform supportive models of care for others
Associations Between Chronic Health Conditions and Covid-19 Preventive Behaviors Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Adults
This study provides U.S. national prevalence estimates and differences in adherence to COVID-19 preventive behaviors among those with and without the presence of underlying chronic health conditions. The prevalence of key preventive measures was high in the overall sample. Yet, engagement in COVID-19-related preventive behaviors varied significantly across chronic disease conditions. Messages around continued maintenance of the behaviors should b…
Social and Demographic Patterns of Health-Related Internet Use Among Adults in the United States
National surveys of U.S. adults have observed significant increases in health-related internet use (HRIU), but there are documented disparities. The study aims to identify social and demographic patterns of health-related internet use among U.S. adults. Using data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 4 cycle 3 and HINTS 5 cycle 1, we examined HRIU across healthcare, health information seeking, and participation on social med…
Thinking with two brains
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Covid-19 Symptoms among U.S. Adults with Allergies
This study included 10,760 participants, of whom 44% self-reported having allergies. Adults with allergies were more likely to report physical symptoms compared to adults without allergies including fever (aOR 1.7, 95% CI 1.44-1.99), cough (aOR 1.9, 95% CI 1.60-2.26), shortness of breath (aOR 2.04, 95% CI 1.71-2.43), and loss of taste or sense of smell (aOR 1.9, 95% CI 1.58-2.28). Adults with allergies were more likely to report feeling nervous (…
Pattern of Use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) among the Chronically Ill
Effective patient-provider communication is a cornerstone of patient-centered care. Patient portals provide an effective method for secure communication between patients or their proxies and their health care providers. With greater acceptability of patient portals in private practices, patients have a unique opportunity to manage their health care needs. However, studies have shown that less than 50% of patients reported accessing the electronic…
Perceptions and Patterns of Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use among Hispanics
There are documented disparities in smoking behaviors among Hispanic adults in the U.S., but little is known about patterns of e-cigarette use. Using data from the HINTS 5 cycle 1-3, we examined cigarette and e-cigarette history and current use, as well as perceptions of the dangers of e-cigarette use relative to cigarette use. Primary predictors were Hispanic ethnic group, gender, age, education, income, and English language proficiency. Binary …
The Black Panther, Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Intention Among Unscreened American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and White Men
Objective To determine if masculinity barriers to medical care and the death from colorectal cancer (CRC) of actor Chadwick Boseman (The Black Panther) influenced CRC early-detection screening intent among unscreened American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) and Non-Hispanic-Black (Black) men compared with Non-Hispanic-White (White) men. Methods Using a consumer-panel, we surveyed U.S. men aged 18–75 years ( N = 895) using the 24-item Masculinity Barr…
Financial hardship and mental health among cancer survivors during the Covid-19 pandemic
Purpose: Our objective was to (1) identify associated characteristics of financial hardship (FH), and (2) evaluate associations of FH with mental health symptoms among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: = 854,7.6%). We defined FH using the following question: "Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for an unexpected $400 expense?" Multivariable Poisson regression was used to estimate adjusted prevalence …
Food Insecurity Disparities and Mental Health Impacts Among Cancer Survivors During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction: Food insecurity can negatively impact adherence and receipt of high-quality cancer care. The purpose of the study was to (1) compare the prevalence of COVID-19-associated food insecurity by cancer history and (2) examine determinants associated with COVID-19-related food insecurity among cancer survivors. Methods: We used nationally representative data from the 2020 COVID-19 Household Impact Survey (n=10,760). Our primary exposure w…
Unmet Medical Needs and Food Insecurity in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In the United States, 17% of children ages 3−17 have a developmental disorder. The complexity of care for such children require families to provide a significant amount of health care at home, representing a substantial economic cost. Our study identifies sociodemographic characteristics of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) that are predictive of unmet medical needs and food insecurity. We modeled the outcomes using a multivariable…
Burden of Food Insecurity and Mental Health Symptoms among Adults with Cardiometabolic Conditions during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our study objectives were to (1) identify the national prevalence and patterns of food insecurity among adults with and without a history of CMCs and (2) determine associations between food insecurity and mental health outcomes among adults with CMCs during the early COVID-19 pandemic period (April−June 2020). We computed prevalence ratios with Poisson regression using the robust estimation of standard errors to identify disparities in the report…
The Influence of the Covid 19 Pandemic on Food Insecurity Among Cancer Survivors Across New York State
People surviving cancer represent a particularly vulnerable population who are at a higher risk for food insecurity (FI) due to the adverse short- and long-term effects of cancer treatment. This analysis examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of FI among cancer survivors across New York State (NYS). Data from the 2019 and 2021 NYS Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were used to estimate the prevalence of…
Social and Demographic Influences of Trust in Cancer Information Among Brooklyn, New York Residents
Associations of County-Level Social Determinants of Health with Covid-19 Related Hospitalization Among People with HIV
Individually, the COVID-19 and HIV pandemics have differentially impacted minoritized groups due to the role of social determinants of health (SDoH) in the U.S. Little is known how the collision of these two pandemics may have exacerbated adverse health outcomes. We evaluated county-level SDoH and associations with hospitalization after a COVID-19 diagnosis among people with (PWH) and without HIV (PWOH) by racial/ethnic groups. We used the U.S. N…
Fear of Covid-19 Diagnosis and Cannabis Use Patterns Among Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Given the scarcity of literature regarding COVID-19 impacts on cannabis consumers with chronic illnesses who widely use cannabis to manage their health conditions, we aim to assess the effect of COVID-19 on cannabis use patterns among adults living with chronic diseases. Cannabis consumers with a chronic disease ( N = 1,466) from COVID-19 Cannabis Health Study were included in this analysis. The primary outcomes were change in cannabis dosage, pa…
Intervention mapping for systematic development of a community-engaged CVD prevention intervention in ethnic and racial sexual minority men with HIV
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality in the United States, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations such as Black and Latinx sexual minority men with HIV. These individuals face heightened CVD risk due to chronic inflammation related to HIV, side effects from treatment, and intersecting social disadvantages, including stigma and discrimination. Behavioral interventions specifically targeting thes…
Manifestations and Lived Experiences of Structural Racism for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities Affected by HIV Across the United States
Objective: To elucidate some of the manifestations of structural racism as a root cause of racialized inequities in HIV in the context of COVID-19, centered through the lens of community members with lived experiences. Methods: We partnered with eight community-based organizations to conduct focus group discussions structured around COVID-19 and HIV-related experiences. We utilized inductive coding and thematic analysis. Results: We conducted 10 …
Social and Healthcare Disruptions Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and Associations with Psychosocial Well-Being Among Cancer Survivors With and Without HIV
Medicine (22 works) · Environmental health (15 works) · Demography (13 works) · Gerontology (13 works) · Internal Medicine (11 works) · Public health (11 works) · Population (9 works) · Disease (8 works) · Family medicine (8 works) · Logistic regression (8 works)