Monique J Brown

Dados Biográficos

ID3583739
NOMEMonique J Brown
PRENOMESMonique J
SOBRENOMEBrown
ASSINATURABROWN M J
AFILIAÇÕESUniversity of South Carolina
ORCID0000-0001-9552-244X
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS69
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES40
TOTAL COMO AUTOR69
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2014
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H3

  • Educational attainment and dementia among older women in the US

    Open AccessKiani J C Jacobs, Monique J BrownARTICLEJournal of Women & Aging2026

    Higher education is associated with lower dementia risk. However, less is known about the moderating role of immigration status among women. The aims of this study were to: (a) examine the association between educational attainment and dementia among older women and (b) assess the moderating role of immigration status. Data were obtained from the 2020 Health and Retirement Study. Unadjusted and multivariable multinomial logistic regression models…

  • Impact of a Trauma-Informed Intervention on Psychosocial and HIV Treatment Outcomes Among Older Adults Living with HIV

    Open AccessMonique J Brown, Prince Nii Ossah Addo et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026

    A childhood sexual abuse (CSA) history is more prevalent among people living with HIV and may have lingering effects among older adults living with HIV (OALH). However, studies examining the impact of trauma-informed interventions among OALH are scant. The aim of the study was to determine the preliminary effect of the Coping with Childhood Sexual Abuse, HIV, and Aging (CoSHA) intervention on depressive symptoms, coping and ART adherence among OA…

  • Parenting Stress, Family Resilience, and Emotional Support Among US Military Families

    Open AccessMelissa Soto, Elizabeth Crouch et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2026

  • Sociodemographic and HIV-Related Characteristics Associated with Mental Health Diagnoses Among People Living with HIV

    Open AccessMonique J Brown, Jiayang Xiao et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026

    Mental health diagnoses have been linked to poor HIV treatment outcomes and poorer quality of life among people living with HIV (PLWH). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between sociodemographic and HIV-related characteristics, and common and serious mental health disorders among PLWH in South Carolina (SC). Data were obtained from the integrated system of statewide electronic health record (EHR) data in SC (2006-2019; N …

  • Investing in the development of the next generation of MCH leaders

    Open AccessKaren A Mcdonnell, Jamal Percy et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    The public health landscape is constantly evolving to address the strengths and needs of the community. Training for the public health workforce is leading the way, establishing an ecosystem approach that integrates individuals within social, political, and environmental contexts to promote health equity within a framework of social justice. One area of public health that is innovatively preparing the next generation of leaders is maternal and ch…

  • Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia

    Open AccessMatthew Lee Smith, Jodi L Southerland et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…

  • Health-related quality of life pattern and correlates

    Irene Esu, Shan Qiao et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2025

    This cross-sectional study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its correlates among 386 people living with HIV (PLWH) receiving care at a large immunology center in South Carolina, USA. This study used the WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL-HIV BREF) scale to measure HRQoL across six domains: physical, psychological, independence, social, environmental, and spiritual. The study found that mean HRQoL scores were statistically significantl…

  • Digital HIV information seeking and willingness to use a smartphone application for PrEP care among persons who inject drugs in Northeast Georgia, United States

    Samantha Clinton, Odalis Marcial et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2025

    Georgia has one of the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, while rates of PrEP uptake are among the lowest. This study examines the association between seeking digital HIV information and willingness to use smartphone applications (app) for PrEP resources and services among people who inject drugs (PWID) living in northeast Georgia. Data were collected from adult HIV-negative PWID who reported using the internet (N = 130). Mo…

  • Factors that influence communication between healthcare providers and sexual minority men in HIV service delivery in Zambia

    Prince Nii Ossah Addo, Shan Qiao et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2025

    Studies that have investigated client-provider interactions in HIV service delivery have focused mainly on the views of sexual and gender minorities. This study explored the views of both Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and Sexual Minority Men (SMM) in Zambia about factors that influence client-provider interactions and how this could affect HIV service delivery. We conducted in-depth interviews with 20 HCPs (>25 years old) and 20 SMM (20-34 years ol…

  • Geographic disparities in unpaid caregiving

    Open AccessEmma Boswell, Monique J Brown et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2025

    PURPOSE: An updated, nationally representative examination of rural-urban differences in the experiences, health, and well-being of caregivers is needed; previous research on this topic uses older data or has limited generalizability. This study examines rural-urban differences in the characteristics, experiences, and health of caregivers. METHODS: The 2021-2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 44,274 unpaid caregivers) was used, w…

  • A closer examination of the “rural mortality penalty”

    Open AccessStuart A Cohen, Emily Metcalf et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2025

    BACKGROUND: Racial health disparities are well documented and pervasive across the United States. Evidence suggests there is a "rural mortality penalty" whereby rural residents experience poorer health outcomes than their urban counterparts. However, whether this penalty is uniform across demographic groups and U.S. regions is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To assess how rural-urban differences in mortality differ by race (Black vs. White), U.S. region, pov…

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences, Positive Childhood Experiences, and Digital Media Use among Children and Adolescents in the United States

    Open AccessElizabeth Crouch, Cheri J Shapiro et al.ARTICLEJournal of Child & Adolescent…2025

    Compensatory internet use has been demonstrated to be a potential coping mechanism for stressors, which may lead to heavy digital media use. Little is known about what family-based factors may contribute to heavy digital media use among children and adolescents. This study used cross-sectional data from the 2021–2022 National Survey of Children’s Health to examine the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences (ACEs and PCEs) and ho…

  • Gay Community Connectedness, Internalized Homonegativity, and HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Attitudes and Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Georgia

    Open AccessMohammad Rifat Haider, Golam Sarwar et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025

    Georgia has one of the highest HIV diagnosis rates in the U.S., yet only 33% of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) users in the Deep South live there. This study aims to determine the potential mediational role of internalized homonegativity and attitudes towards PrEP between gay community connectedness and PrEP use among men who have sex with men (MSM) living in Georgia. Participants (N = 121) completed an online survey in June 2020. PrEP use (yes/…

  • Varying Forms of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Late-Life Depression Among Older Adults Living with HIV

    Open AccessMonique J Brown, Medinat Omobola Osinubi et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025

    Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been linked to depression in adulthood. However, studies examining the potential link between CSA and depression in older adulthood are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the association between CSA and late-life depression among older adults living with HIV (OALH) using two measures of depression. Data were obtained from OALH attending an immunology clinic in South Carolina (n = 91). Multiva…

  • Social isolation and loneliness prevention among rural older adults aging-in-place

    Open AccessJodi L Southerland, Shimin Zheng et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction The adverse effects of social isolation and loneliness (SI/L) have been documented among older adults in rural communities and contribute to poor health outcomes, premature disability and mortality, and increased burden on the healthcare system. The identification of factors contributing to SI/L among older adults can build the foundation for rural policymakers and leaders to allocate resources and develop tailored strategies more ef…

  • Stories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) among older adults living with HIV (Oalh) in South Carolina

    Amandeep Kaur, Monique J Brown et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024

    Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) devastatingly impacts an individual's behavioral, psychological, and social health. Childhood, a developmental stage directly influenced by the home or school environment, leaves a life-long imprint. Compared with the general population, CSA prevalence is doubled among people living with HIV. Thus, the study aimed to explore CSA circumstances among older adults living with HIV (OALH) in South Carolina (SC). We include…

  • Childhood sexual trauma and opioid use among older adults living with HIV

    Monique J Brown, Sravya Sunkara et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024

    Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been linked to substance use and substance use disorders in adulthood. However, there have been limited studies examining the relationship between CSA and opioid use among older adults living with HIV (OALH). Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the association between CSA and opioid use among OALH (n = 91). Data were obtained from an HIV clinic population in South Carolina using paper-and-pen, and on…

  • Childhood sexual abuse and antiretroviral therapy adherence among older adults living with HIV

    Monique J Brown, Titilayo James et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024

    Findings on the association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence have been varied, with some studies showing a relationship, or a lack thereof. However, to our knowledge, no study has examined this association among older adults living with HIV (OALH). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between CSA and ART adherence among OALH using a mixed methods approach. This study, w…

  • Health disparities in mortality among individuals with HIV-associated dementia in South Carolina

    Monique J Brown, Jiajia Zhang et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024

    HIV disproportionately affects the South compared to other regions of the US. Some people living with HIV (PLWH) may acquire HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND), of which HIV-associated dementia (HAD) is the most severe form. This study aimed to examine the disparities in mortality among individuals with HAD. Data were obtained from the South Carolina Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Registry from 2010 to 2016 (HAD: n = 505; N…

  • Rural‐urban differences in access to care among children and adolescents in the United States

    Open AccessElizabeth Crouch, Peiyin Hung et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2024

    PURPOSE: Rural children and adolescents face disproportionate challenges in access to health care services than their urban counterparts. Yet, recent evidence on disparities in access to health care between rural and urban children and adolescents has been limited. This study examines the associations of residence location with receipt of preventive care, foregone medical care, and continuity of insurance coverage among US children and adolescent…

  • Associations between sleep duration, sleep disturbance and cardiovascular disease biomarkers among adults in the United States

    Open AccessPrince Nii Ossah Addo, Paddington Tinashe Mundagowa et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    Short and long sleep durations were positively associated with abnormal CRP, HDL, HbA1c, blood glucose, and insulin levels, while sleep disturbance was associated with abnormal triglyceride and blood glucose levels. Since sleep is a modifiable factor, adopting healthy sleeping habits may create a balanced metabolism and reduce the risk of developing a CVD. Our study may provide insights into the relationship between sleep duration, sleep disturba…

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Newly Diagnosed with HIV

    Open AccessMonique J Brown, Medinat Omobola Osinubi et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024

    Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) continues to be a public health challenge. The prevalence of experiencing CSA is higher among men who have sex with men (MSM) than the general population. CSA has been linked to compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) among varying populations but has not been examined among MSM who were newly diagnosed with HIV. Therefore, the aims of this study were to assess the direct association between CSA and CSB among newly diagnosed…

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences and HIV-Related Stigma

    Open AccessAmandeep Kaur, Monique J Brown et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024

    Experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may impact personal opinions, attitudes, and judgments, which can further result in HIV-related stigma. HIV-related stigma consequentially may impact HIV preventive measures such as HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, and condom use. The extent to which ACEs influence HIV-related stigma perception has not been well studied. Therefore, the study aimed to examine the association between AC…

  • Mental Health Care Disparities Among US Pregnant Individuals in 2020-2021

    Open AccessJulisa Tindall, Monique J Brown et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2024Referências: 31

    Purpose To examine maternal characteristics associated with perceived unmet mental health needs and mental health care settings, focusing on residential rurality and race/ethnicity. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed self-reported unmet mental health needs and mental health care settings among 1097 pregnant respondents in the 2020-2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, incorporating the complex sampling weights for national represe…

  • Patterns of HIV Disclosure and its Impact on the HIV Care Continuum Among Black Men who Have Sex With Men in South Carolina

    Open AccessXueying Yang, Titilayo James et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Men s Health2023

    Addressing the psychosocial concerns of Black men who have sex with men (MSM), such as HIV disclosure, is critical for effective HIV treatment efforts. Black MSM living with HIV experience multiple psychosocial challenges, such as “triple stigma” due to their sexual orientation, racial minority status, and HIV status, which hinder their HIV disclosure and subsequent HIV care-seeking behavior. Our study sought to examine the HIV disclosure pattern…