Erika Sivarajan Froelicher

Dados Biográficos

ID	1741209
NOME	Erika Sivarajan Froelicher
PRENOMES	Erika Sivarajan
SOBRENOME	Froelicher
ASSINATURA	FROELICHER E S
AFILIAÇÕES	University of California, San Francisco
ORCID	0000-0003-1852-8922
VERIFICADO	Sim
TOTAL DE OBRAS	22
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES	2
TOTAL COMO AUTOR	22
TOTAL COMO EDITOR	0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO	1989
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2025
ÍNDICE H	1

Literacy among tobacco users and healthcare professionals about tobacco harm reduction strategies
Open AccessSajid Iqbal, Sudhanshu Patwardhan et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025
Objective: The proposed review identifies and describes the extent of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) strategies in Pakistan. It also examines the awareness and understanding of these strategies among healthcare professionals and tobacco users in Pakistan. Introduction: Tobacco consumption poses a significant threat to human health and is a leading cause of non-communicable diseases. Over the last two decades, the prevalence of tobacco use has incre…
The relationship of fear of pain, pain anxiety, and fear-avoidance beliefs with perceived stress in surgical patients with postoperative kinesiophobia
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2025
The study found that pain anxiety and fear-avoidance beliefs are key factors contributing to kinesiophobia after surgery. Addressing these fears is important for improving postoperative mobility. Perceived stress mediated the relationship between these factors and kinesiophobia. Managing stress may be a helpful intervention to improve outcomes for postoperative patients. Healthcare providers should assess and address psychological factors like pa…
The persian version of the fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire among iranian post-surgery patients
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2024
As demonstrated by the results, the FABQ-P has a satisfactory level of reliability along with authentic validity according to the sociocultural contexts of Iranian post-operative patients
The Persian version of the fear of pain questionnaire mong Iranian post-surgery patients
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2024
The findings suggest that the FOPQ-P possesses a valid structure and was acceptable reliability in patients cultural context of Iran post-surgery, making it a suitable instrument for measuring fear of pain in this population
Psychometric properties of the pain anxiety symptom scale among postoperative patients in Amol, Iran
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2024
According to the results, the Persian version of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale has a valid structure and acceptable reliability. This scale can be used by health professionals in many ways
Assessing the validity and reliability of the 10-item Persian version of the perceived stress scale in post-surgery patients
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2024
According to these results, the Persian version of PSS-10 has a valid structure and acceptable reliability. This scale can be used by health professionals in many ways
The predictive role of parental attitudes toward Covid-19 vaccines and child vulnerability
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Kelly‐ann Allen et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023
Background and purpose: Recent new mutations and increases in transmission of COVID-19 among adolescents and children highlight the importance of identifying which factors influence parental decisions regarding vaccinating their children. The current study aims to explore whether child vulnerability and parents' attitudes toward vaccines mediate the association between perceived financial well-being and vaccine hesitancy among parents. Method: A …
Cross-Cultural Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Open AccessHamid Sharif-Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEJournal of Religion and Health2023
The Relationship Between Self-Care Behavior and Concerns About Body Image in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Iran
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Daniyal Kohestani et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
Background and Aim: Hemodialysis treatment saves the life of people with end-stage renal disease (ERDS), but does not prevent the suffering of the disease, anxiety, hopelessness, and so on. Many studies have been performed on self-care behaviors as well as body image in different patients, but so far, no research has been done to investigate the relationship between self-care behavior and body image concerns in hemodialysis patients. Therefore, t…
Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale Among the Iranian General Population
Open AccessEsmaeil Hoseinzadeh, Abbas Ebadi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
The crisis of the COVID-19 prevalence in Iran, as well as the world, caused mental disorders and anxiety syndrome. The COVID-19 anxiety syndrome scale (C-19ASS) assesses conceptually and psychometrically the nature of the COVID-19 threat experience instead of a response to the threat, fear, and COVID-19 anxiety. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the anxiety syndrome scale of COVI…
Development and validation of the care challenge scale in family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and debilitating disorder that strongly affects people with AD and their families. The changes in signs of the disease and its treatment lead to many challenges in people with AD that affect the performance and the ability of caregivers, their social life, and physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of caregivers' health. Therefore, this study was designed to develop and validate the Ca…
The effectiveness of patient-centered care vs. usual care in type 2 diabetes self-management
Open AccessKainat Asmat, Khairunnisa Dhamani et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Among the Iranian Public People During Covid-19 Pandemic
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Pardis Rahmatpour et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021
Background: Several studies indicate a high prevalence of depression around the world during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a valid instrument to capture the depression of an individual in this situation is both important and timely. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) among the public during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ir…
Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Religious Orientation Scale in Iranian Patients with Cancer
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Long She et al.ARTICLEJournal of Religion and Health2021
Psychometrics of Persian version of the 11 items De Jong Gierveld loneliness scale among an Iranian older adults population
Open AccessLida Hosseini, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021
The Persian version of the loneliness scale is useful and suitable for detecting social loneliness and emotional loneliness in older Iranian adults
Violence Against Women
Open AccessArwa Oweis, Muntaha Gharaibeh et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2009
The descriptive qualitative study documents experiences of Jordanian women abused by their husbands. Thirteen married women living with an abusive husband were recruited from a major primary healthcare center. The women described forms, intensity, and consequences of their husband's acts. Despite their anguish, women justified, normalized, and tolerated abuse; this acceptance reflected their cultural values and norms. Implications for nursing pra…
Gender Differences in Chinese Immigrants
Open AccessWen Li, Wen-wen Li et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2007
The purpose of this study was to describe gender differences in predictors for antihypertensive medication adherence in Chinese immigrants. A cross-sectional design was used with recruitment with a convenience sample of 100 men and 100 women with hypertension. Measurements for demographics, cultural factors, clinical factors, and medication adherence were self-administered by the participants. Blood pressure was checked twice. A multivariate logi…
Assessment and Treatment of Depression in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Karina W Davidson, David J Kupfer et al.ARTICLEPsychosomatic Medicine2006
Objective: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute convened an interdisciplinary working group of experts to develop recommendations for the assessment and treatment of depression in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Method: Consensus of experts. Results: Our current recommendations are that the Beck Depression Inventory-I be employed for epidemiological studies of depression and CHD, that the Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item v…
It’s Like Tuskegee in Reverse”
Ruth E Malone, Valerie B Yerger et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2006
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) addresses the social justice dimensions of health disparities by engaging marginalized communities, building capacity for action, and encouraging more egalitarian relationships between researchers and communities. CBPR may challenge institutionalized academic practices and the understandings that inform institutional review board deliberations and, indirectly, prioritize particular kinds of research. …
Prehospital delay and independent/interdependent construal of self among Japanese patients with acute myocardial infarction
Open AccessYuki Fukuoka, Yoshimi Fukuoka et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2005Referências: 26
A Short Social Support Measure for Patients Recovering From Myocardial Infarction
Pamela H Mitchell, Lynda H Powell et al.ARTICLEJournal of Cardiopulmonary…2003
Mitchell, Pamela H. RN, PhD; Powell, Lynda PhD; Blumenthal, James PhD; Norten, Jennifer PhD; Ironson, Gail MD, PhD; Pitula, Carol Rogers RN, PhD; Froelicher, Erika Sivarajan RN, MPH, PhD; Czajkowski, Susan PhD; Youngblood, Marston MA, MPH; Huber, Marc; Berkman, Lisa F. PhD Author Information
Risk factors associated with participation in the Ontario, Canada doctors' strike
Richard L Kravitz, Martin F Shapiro et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health1989Citada por: 2Referências: 15
To identify factors associated with participation in the 1986 Ontario, Canada doctors' strike, we surveyed 1,028 physicians; 69 percent responded, of whom 42 percent participated in the strike. Risk factors for participation included income greater than $135,000, being a surgeon or gynecologist, having previously "opted out" of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, being professionally dissatisfied, being politically conservative, favoring political…

Risk factors associated with participation in the Ontario, Canada doctors' strike
Richard L Kravitz, Martin F Shapiro et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health1989Citada por: 2Referências: 15
To identify factors associated with participation in the 1986 Ontario, Canada doctors' strike, we surveyed 1,028 physicians; 69 percent responded, of whom 42 percent participated in the strike. Risk factors for participation included income greater than $135,000, being a surgeon or gynecologist, having previously "opted out" of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, being professionally dissatisfied, being politically conservative, favoring political…
A Short Social Support Measure for Patients Recovering From Myocardial Infarction
Pamela H Mitchell, Lynda H Powell et al.ARTICLEJournal of Cardiopulmonary…2003
Mitchell, Pamela H. RN, PhD; Powell, Lynda PhD; Blumenthal, James PhD; Norten, Jennifer PhD; Ironson, Gail MD, PhD; Pitula, Carol Rogers RN, PhD; Froelicher, Erika Sivarajan RN, MPH, PhD; Czajkowski, Susan PhD; Youngblood, Marston MA, MPH; Huber, Marc; Berkman, Lisa F. PhD Author Information
Prehospital delay and independent/interdependent construal of self among Japanese patients with acute myocardial infarction
Open AccessYuki Fukuoka, Yoshimi Fukuoka et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2005Referências: 26
Assessment and Treatment of Depression in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Karina W Davidson, David J Kupfer et al.ARTICLEPsychosomatic Medicine2006
Objective: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute convened an interdisciplinary working group of experts to develop recommendations for the assessment and treatment of depression in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Method: Consensus of experts. Results: Our current recommendations are that the Beck Depression Inventory-I be employed for epidemiological studies of depression and CHD, that the Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item v…
It’s Like Tuskegee in Reverse”
Ruth E Malone, Valerie B Yerger et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2006
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) addresses the social justice dimensions of health disparities by engaging marginalized communities, building capacity for action, and encouraging more egalitarian relationships between researchers and communities. CBPR may challenge institutionalized academic practices and the understandings that inform institutional review board deliberations and, indirectly, prioritize particular kinds of research. …
Gender Differences in Chinese Immigrants
Open AccessWen Li, Wen-wen Li et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2007
The purpose of this study was to describe gender differences in predictors for antihypertensive medication adherence in Chinese immigrants. A cross-sectional design was used with recruitment with a convenience sample of 100 men and 100 women with hypertension. Measurements for demographics, cultural factors, clinical factors, and medication adherence were self-administered by the participants. Blood pressure was checked twice. A multivariate logi…
Violence Against Women
Open AccessArwa Oweis, Muntaha Gharaibeh et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2009
The descriptive qualitative study documents experiences of Jordanian women abused by their husbands. Thirteen married women living with an abusive husband were recruited from a major primary healthcare center. The women described forms, intensity, and consequences of their husband's acts. Despite their anguish, women justified, normalized, and tolerated abuse; this acceptance reflected their cultural values and norms. Implications for nursing pra…
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Among the Iranian Public People During Covid-19 Pandemic
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Pardis Rahmatpour et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021
Background: Several studies indicate a high prevalence of depression around the world during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a valid instrument to capture the depression of an individual in this situation is both important and timely. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) among the public during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ir…
Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Religious Orientation Scale in Iranian Patients with Cancer
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Long She et al.ARTICLEJournal of Religion and Health2021
Psychometrics of Persian version of the 11 items De Jong Gierveld loneliness scale among an Iranian older adults population
Open AccessLida Hosseini, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021
The Persian version of the loneliness scale is useful and suitable for detecting social loneliness and emotional loneliness in older Iranian adults
The Relationship Between Self-Care Behavior and Concerns About Body Image in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Iran
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Daniyal Kohestani et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
Background and Aim: Hemodialysis treatment saves the life of people with end-stage renal disease (ERDS), but does not prevent the suffering of the disease, anxiety, hopelessness, and so on. Many studies have been performed on self-care behaviors as well as body image in different patients, but so far, no research has been done to investigate the relationship between self-care behavior and body image concerns in hemodialysis patients. Therefore, t…
Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale Among the Iranian General Population
Open AccessEsmaeil Hoseinzadeh, Abbas Ebadi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
The crisis of the COVID-19 prevalence in Iran, as well as the world, caused mental disorders and anxiety syndrome. The COVID-19 anxiety syndrome scale (C-19ASS) assesses conceptually and psychometrically the nature of the COVID-19 threat experience instead of a response to the threat, fear, and COVID-19 anxiety. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the anxiety syndrome scale of COVI…
Development and validation of the care challenge scale in family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and debilitating disorder that strongly affects people with AD and their families. The changes in signs of the disease and its treatment lead to many challenges in people with AD that affect the performance and the ability of caregivers, their social life, and physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of caregivers' health. Therefore, this study was designed to develop and validate the Ca…
The effectiveness of patient-centered care vs. usual care in type 2 diabetes self-management
Open AccessKainat Asmat, Khairunnisa Dhamani et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022
The predictive role of parental attitudes toward Covid-19 vaccines and child vulnerability
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Kelly‐ann Allen et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023
Background and purpose: Recent new mutations and increases in transmission of COVID-19 among adolescents and children highlight the importance of identifying which factors influence parental decisions regarding vaccinating their children. The current study aims to explore whether child vulnerability and parents' attitudes toward vaccines mediate the association between perceived financial well-being and vaccine hesitancy among parents. Method: A …
Cross-Cultural Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Open AccessHamid Sharif-Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEJournal of Religion and Health2023
The persian version of the fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire among iranian post-surgery patients
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2024
As demonstrated by the results, the FABQ-P has a satisfactory level of reliability along with authentic validity according to the sociocultural contexts of Iranian post-operative patients
The Persian version of the fear of pain questionnaire mong Iranian post-surgery patients
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2024
The findings suggest that the FOPQ-P possesses a valid structure and was acceptable reliability in patients cultural context of Iran post-surgery, making it a suitable instrument for measuring fear of pain in this population
Psychometric properties of the pain anxiety symptom scale among postoperative patients in Amol, Iran
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2024
According to the results, the Persian version of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale has a valid structure and acceptable reliability. This scale can be used by health professionals in many ways
Assessing the validity and reliability of the 10-item Persian version of the perceived stress scale in post-surgery patients
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2024
According to these results, the Persian version of PSS-10 has a valid structure and acceptable reliability. This scale can be used by health professionals in many ways
Literacy among tobacco users and healthcare professionals about tobacco harm reduction strategies
Open AccessSajid Iqbal, Sudhanshu Patwardhan et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025
Objective: The proposed review identifies and describes the extent of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) strategies in Pakistan. It also examines the awareness and understanding of these strategies among healthcare professionals and tobacco users in Pakistan. Introduction: Tobacco consumption poses a significant threat to human health and is a leading cause of non-communicable diseases. Over the last two decades, the prevalence of tobacco use has incre…
The relationship of fear of pain, pain anxiety, and fear-avoidance beliefs with perceived stress in surgical patients with postoperative kinesiophobia
Open AccessHamid Sharif Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2025
The study found that pain anxiety and fear-avoidance beliefs are key factors contributing to kinesiophobia after surgery. Addressing these fears is important for improving postoperative mobility. Perceived stress mediated the relationship between these factors and kinesiophobia. Managing stress may be a helpful intervention to improve outcomes for postoperative patients. Healthcare providers should assess and address psychological factors like pa…