Munjireen S Sifat
Biographic Data
| ID | 903670 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Munjireen S Sifat |
| GIVEN NAMES | Munjireen S |
| FAMILY NAME | Sifat |
| SIGNATURE | SIFAT M S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1377-8981 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social Determinant Correlates of Self-Rated Health Among Newly Resettled Afghan Refugees in Oklahoma City
Afghan refugees in the US face significant challenges, including limited access to healthcare. This study investigates the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH), including-material circumstances, psychosocial circumstances, behavioral and/or biological factors - and self-rated health among recently resettled Afghan refugees (who received Special Immigrant Visas) in Oklahoma. Data were collected from 348 Afghan refugees using a…
Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer-Related Beliefs Among Chinese Speaking Adults in Greater Philadelphia
PURPOSE: Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Asian community. In the Greater Philadelphia region, people from China form the largest Asian subgroup, and many have limited English proficiency. This study examined cancer beliefs among Chinese-speaking adults and their sociodemographic associations. METHODS: Chinese-speaking adults (n=172) completed an online survey in Chinese. Respondents indicated their level of agreement with seven s…
Mental health and beliefs about abortion access following changes to reproductive healthcare laws in 2022: Findings from Oklahoma
A plurality of participants favored having access to abortion. PR stress was common and was associated with mental health concerns
Does parental racial socialization protect Black youth from the impact of racism on problematic substance use over the long term
Our study suggests the promise of parental racial socialization messages about racial barriers to prevent and reduce the risk of problematic substance use. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Satisfaction with online/in-person social interactions and psychological well-being: The mediating role of social connectedness
An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of the Stanford-Templeton Convenings on Islam and Suicide
Developing a Suicide Crisis Response Team in America: An Islamic Perspective
The Development and Implementation of a Custom-Tailored Suicide Response Training for Muslim Communities
Reaching the unheard: Overcoming challenges in health research with hard-to-reach populations
Community engagement is essential at all stages of research for building trust in hard-to-reach populations, achieving inclusivity in health research, and ensuring that interventions are culturally sensitive and effective
The association of migration-related stress with poor mental health among recently resettled Afghan refugees
Enhanced community integration programs and comprehensive support services are essential to mitigate the mental health challenges faced by Afghan refugees, suggesting a broader application for such approaches in similar resettlement contexts globally
The Role of Adolescent Anxious Mood, Marijuana Use, and Locus of Control in the School to Prison Pipeline
Racial disparities are evident in both educational outcomes and incarceration rates when comparing African American and white youth. It is essential to understand the school-to-prison pipeline and the ways in which school discipline practices and other factors disproportionately affect African American students, limit educational attainment, and increase risk for future incarceration in order to improve students’ educational and life outcomes. Th…
College Students’ Coping, Resilience, Well-Being, Academic Experiences, and Help-Seeking Attitudes During Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a major disruption to the lives of college students, impacting their well-being and academic experiences. This two-point, longitudinal study (Wave 2 N = 286) investigated how the pandemic impacted college students, how students coped, and how their resilience and coping profiles were associated with their well-being, academic performance, and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Latent Profile Anal…
The Association of Cultural Identification with Obesity among African Americans
Greater Discrimination Frequency and Lower Distress Tolerance Are Associated with Mental Health Problems Among Racially Privileged and Minoritized Adults Accessing an Urban Day Shelter
Associations Between Family Factors, Social Integration, and Suicidal Ideation Across the Life Course of an Urban African American Cohort
Suicide is a problem on the rise but not studied extensively among African Americans. It is critical to identify risk factors for suicidal ideation to reduce risk. This study examines whether family and social factors over the life course predict suicidal ideation among African American adults in midlife. We conducted multiple logistic regression analyses on data from a longitudinal cohort of African Americans first assessed in childhood to ident…
Pandemic-Related Stress May Be Associated with Symptoms of Poor Mental Health Among African Americans
An Examination of Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care, and Their Association with Depression, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, and Wellness in a Bangladeshi University Student Sample
The current work advances our understanding of how to improve access to mental healthcare among university students in Bangladesh. Stigma-related barriers were particularly salient for individuals who experienced suicidal ideation. Further study is needed on how stigma may impact access to care distinctly for different mental health problems among Bangladeshi university students
Perceptions of Mental Health and Exploring the Role of Social Activism Among African Americans Exposed to Media Coverage of Police Brutality and Protests
Motivations and barriers for clinical mental health help-seeking in Bangladeshi university students: A cross-sectional study
Our findings show that knowledge of mental health is associated with positive views of mental health services, and that higher levels of stress and the presence of people with mental health problems are associated with the perception of a need for mental health care, which is ultimately responsible for using the services
Co-Occurring Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: The Influence of Early Life Experiences of Abuse
Little is known about co-occurring intimate partner violence (IPV) against women and child abuse within families in humanitarian settings. Baseline data from 203 couples in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were analyzed to assess associations between childhood experiences of abuse with present co-occurring violence. Over half of women (56.1%) and men (50.5%) reported co-occurring violence. Adjusted models demonstrate experiencing physical abu…
Motivations and barriers for clinical mental health help-seeking in Bangladeshi university students: A cross-sectional study
Our findings show that knowledge of mental health is associated with positive views of mental health services, and that higher levels of stress and the presence of people with mental health problems are associated with the perception of a need for mental health care, which is ultimately responsible for using the services
Co-Occurring Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: The Influence of Early Life Experiences of Abuse
Little is known about co-occurring intimate partner violence (IPV) against women and child abuse within families in humanitarian settings. Baseline data from 203 couples in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were analyzed to assess associations between childhood experiences of abuse with present co-occurring violence. Over half of women (56.1%) and men (50.5%) reported co-occurring violence. Adjusted models demonstrate experiencing physical abu…
Associations Between Family Factors, Social Integration, and Suicidal Ideation Across the Life Course of an Urban African American Cohort
Suicide is a problem on the rise but not studied extensively among African Americans. It is critical to identify risk factors for suicidal ideation to reduce risk. This study examines whether family and social factors over the life course predict suicidal ideation among African American adults in midlife. We conducted multiple logistic regression analyses on data from a longitudinal cohort of African Americans first assessed in childhood to ident…
Pandemic-Related Stress May Be Associated with Symptoms of Poor Mental Health Among African Americans
An Examination of Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care, and Their Association with Depression, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, and Wellness in a Bangladeshi University Student Sample
The current work advances our understanding of how to improve access to mental healthcare among university students in Bangladesh. Stigma-related barriers were particularly salient for individuals who experienced suicidal ideation. Further study is needed on how stigma may impact access to care distinctly for different mental health problems among Bangladeshi university students
Perceptions of Mental Health and Exploring the Role of Social Activism Among African Americans Exposed to Media Coverage of Police Brutality and Protests
Satisfaction with online/in-person social interactions and psychological well-being: The mediating role of social connectedness
An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of the Stanford-Templeton Convenings on Islam and Suicide
Developing a Suicide Crisis Response Team in America: An Islamic Perspective
The Development and Implementation of a Custom-Tailored Suicide Response Training for Muslim Communities
Reaching the unheard: Overcoming challenges in health research with hard-to-reach populations
Community engagement is essential at all stages of research for building trust in hard-to-reach populations, achieving inclusivity in health research, and ensuring that interventions are culturally sensitive and effective
The association of migration-related stress with poor mental health among recently resettled Afghan refugees
Enhanced community integration programs and comprehensive support services are essential to mitigate the mental health challenges faced by Afghan refugees, suggesting a broader application for such approaches in similar resettlement contexts globally
The Role of Adolescent Anxious Mood, Marijuana Use, and Locus of Control in the School to Prison Pipeline
Racial disparities are evident in both educational outcomes and incarceration rates when comparing African American and white youth. It is essential to understand the school-to-prison pipeline and the ways in which school discipline practices and other factors disproportionately affect African American students, limit educational attainment, and increase risk for future incarceration in order to improve students’ educational and life outcomes. Th…
College Students’ Coping, Resilience, Well-Being, Academic Experiences, and Help-Seeking Attitudes During Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a major disruption to the lives of college students, impacting their well-being and academic experiences. This two-point, longitudinal study (Wave 2 N = 286) investigated how the pandemic impacted college students, how students coped, and how their resilience and coping profiles were associated with their well-being, academic performance, and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Latent Profile Anal…
The Association of Cultural Identification with Obesity among African Americans
Greater Discrimination Frequency and Lower Distress Tolerance Are Associated with Mental Health Problems Among Racially Privileged and Minoritized Adults Accessing an Urban Day Shelter
Sociodemographic Correlates of Cancer-Related Beliefs Among Chinese Speaking Adults in Greater Philadelphia
PURPOSE: Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Asian community. In the Greater Philadelphia region, people from China form the largest Asian subgroup, and many have limited English proficiency. This study examined cancer beliefs among Chinese-speaking adults and their sociodemographic associations. METHODS: Chinese-speaking adults (n=172) completed an online survey in Chinese. Respondents indicated their level of agreement with seven s…
Mental health and beliefs about abortion access following changes to reproductive healthcare laws in 2022: Findings from Oklahoma
A plurality of participants favored having access to abortion. PR stress was common and was associated with mental health concerns
Does parental racial socialization protect Black youth from the impact of racism on problematic substance use over the long term
Our study suggests the promise of parental racial socialization messages about racial barriers to prevent and reduce the risk of problematic substance use. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Social Determinant Correlates of Self-Rated Health Among Newly Resettled Afghan Refugees in Oklahoma City
Afghan refugees in the US face significant challenges, including limited access to healthcare. This study investigates the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH), including-material circumstances, psychosocial circumstances, behavioral and/or biological factors - and self-rated health among recently resettled Afghan refugees (who received Special Immigrant Visas) in Oklahoma. Data were collected from 348 Afghan refugees using a…
Psychology (17 works) · Medicine (13 works) · Mental health (11 works) · Clinical Psychology (10 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (6 works) · Poison control (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Suicide prevention (6 works)