Isha Karmacharya
Biographic Data
| ID | 918185 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Isha Karmacharya |
| GIVEN NAMES | Isha |
| FAMILY NAME | Karmacharya |
| SIGNATURE | KARMACHARYA I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Miami University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2840-4181 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Finding Fulfillment in New Beginnings
Migration takes many forms, including voluntary relocation, labor migration, and forced displacement, with refugee resettlement representing a distinct pathway shaped by both disruption and adaptation. Resettling in a new country presents both opportunities and challenges, including safety, stability, and access to resources, but it also entails the loss of familiar surroundings, social networks, and cultural connections. Ohio has resettled a lar…
Prevalence and determinants of multimorbidity among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio, USA
Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic conditions, is a significant global health issue, especially among older adults. Accelerated aging and a myriad of stressor factors related to displacement and socio-economic disadvantage position profoundly exacerbate physical health and well-being problems among refugees, including resettled Bhutanese older adults. Despite these risks, research on multimorbidity burden and its determinants amo…
Depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio
Approximately one-third (31.8%) of the participants had depressive symptoms. Factors associated with lower odds of having depressive symptoms included better self-reported health, strong social support, life satisfaction, and high resilience. Individuals with chronic diseases were more likely to have depressive symptoms. The high percentage of depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults emphasizes the need for a supportive environm…
A Comprehensive Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response for Ohio’s Resettled Communities
This study evaluated emergency preparedness, covering knowledge, challenges, and culturally and linguistically appropriate resources among five resettled refugee communities in Central Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopian/Eritrean, and Somali. It also explored youth perceptions of community engagement and the effectiveness of current crisis support initiatives. A mixed-methods approach was used, consisting of a cross-sectional quantitati…
Loneliness in Resettlement Among Multi-Ethnic Resettled Refugees in Ohio
Background This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with loneliness among five resettled communities in Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopi an/Eritrean, and Somali. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of 572 participants was conducted with the help of local community organizations. Loneliness was measured using the three-item UCLA Loneliness Scale and categorized into two groups: "not lonely" and "lonely." The final a…
Perceived Discrimination and Physical and Mental Health Among Resettled Communities in Ohio
This study examined perceived discrimination and its relationship with health outcomes, including chronic illnesses and mental health problems, among refugees resettled in Ohio. Using a cross-sectional design, an online survey was conducted from November 2023 to February 2024, with a total sample of 478. Participants were adults (≥18) from five major refugee communities in Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopian/Eritrean, and Somali. Percei…
Role of Social Support on Mental Health Among Resettled Bhutanese Refugees in Ohio
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Role of Social Support on Mental Health Among Resettled Bhutanese Refugees in Ohio
Depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio
Approximately one-third (31.8%) of the participants had depressive symptoms. Factors associated with lower odds of having depressive symptoms included better self-reported health, strong social support, life satisfaction, and high resilience. Individuals with chronic diseases were more likely to have depressive symptoms. The high percentage of depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults emphasizes the need for a supportive environm…
A Comprehensive Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response for Ohio’s Resettled Communities
This study evaluated emergency preparedness, covering knowledge, challenges, and culturally and linguistically appropriate resources among five resettled refugee communities in Central Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopian/Eritrean, and Somali. It also explored youth perceptions of community engagement and the effectiveness of current crisis support initiatives. A mixed-methods approach was used, consisting of a cross-sectional quantitati…
Loneliness in Resettlement Among Multi-Ethnic Resettled Refugees in Ohio
Background This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with loneliness among five resettled communities in Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopi an/Eritrean, and Somali. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of 572 participants was conducted with the help of local community organizations. Loneliness was measured using the three-item UCLA Loneliness Scale and categorized into two groups: "not lonely" and "lonely." The final a…
Perceived Discrimination and Physical and Mental Health Among Resettled Communities in Ohio
This study examined perceived discrimination and its relationship with health outcomes, including chronic illnesses and mental health problems, among refugees resettled in Ohio. Using a cross-sectional design, an online survey was conducted from November 2023 to February 2024, with a total sample of 478. Participants were adults (≥18) from five major refugee communities in Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopian/Eritrean, and Somali. Percei…
Finding Fulfillment in New Beginnings
Migration takes many forms, including voluntary relocation, labor migration, and forced displacement, with refugee resettlement representing a distinct pathway shaped by both disruption and adaptation. Resettling in a new country presents both opportunities and challenges, including safety, stability, and access to resources, but it also entails the loss of familiar surroundings, social networks, and cultural connections. Ohio has resettled a lar…
Prevalence and determinants of multimorbidity among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio, USA
Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic conditions, is a significant global health issue, especially among older adults. Accelerated aging and a myriad of stressor factors related to displacement and socio-economic disadvantage position profoundly exacerbate physical health and well-being problems among refugees, including resettled Bhutanese older adults. Despite these risks, research on multimorbidity burden and its determinants amo…
Migration, Health and Trauma (6 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Refugee (3 works) · Resilience and Mental Health (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)