Michael A Simon
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 387675 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Michael A Simon |
| PRENOMES | Michael A |
| SOBRENOME | Simon |
| ASSINATURA | SIMON M A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Northwestern University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9021-7315 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 61 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 89 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 61 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1970 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Black Women’s Response to the Dismissal and Normalization of their Chronic Pelvic Pain
Overall, this study is a call to action for increased empathy in the provider-patient relationship, eliminating stereotypes in healthcare treatment, and emphasizing mental and emotional states in pain management
Ethnic and racial social identity, socioeconomic position, and women's bladder health
Community-Driven Conversations
CHEC-Ins proved to be a valuable strategy for defining the role of community partners and establishing the basis for a bi-directional flow of information, resources, and productive action. The two pilot CHEC-Ins revealed important insights related to sources of cancer information, meanings and associated attitudes, barriers to access and use of health services, and social support systems in the communities where ChicagoCHEC works. We will impleme…
Accelerated Epigenetic Age Among Women with Invasive Cervical Cancer and HIV-Infection in Nigeria
Background Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is a serious public health burden in Nigeria, where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains highly prevalent. Previous research suggested that epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) could play a role in detection of HIV-associated ICC. However, little research has been conducted on this topic in Africa where the population is most severely affected by HIV-associated ICC. Here, we investigated the associatio…
The Social Contexts of Birthing People with Public- and Private-Payer Prenatal Care
Purpose: In pursuit of more equitable and person-centered health care, patients and professional medical societies increasingly call for better clinician understanding of patients' perspectives and social contexts. A foundational but understudied aspect of patients' social contexts are the ideas they encounter about health-related behaviors. We investigated this aspect of the social contexts of birthing people, comparing those with public versus …
How Should Representation of Subjects With LEP Become More Equitable in Clinical Trials
Underrepresentation of individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) who speak Spanish is ongoing in phase 3 biomedical clinical trials and exacerbates health inequity. This article suggests strategies for increasing representation of Spanish speakers in clinical rials by emphasizing the importance of early engagement with Spanish language communities, inclusive participant recruitment, and collaborative trial design and implementation. Alth…
Structural racism and Covid-19 response
Racial and ethnic disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic are products of society, not biology. Considering age and geography in addition to race/ethnicity can help to identify the structural factors driving poorer outcomes for certain groups. Studies and policies aimed at reducing inequalities in disease exposure may reduce disparities in mortality more than those focused on drivers of case fatality
Perspectives of women of refugee background on healthcare needs in a major urban metropolitan community in the US
The objective of this study was to describe the healthcare needs and experiences of women of refugee background in Chicago-home to one of the largest and most diverse refugee populations in the United States. We used a phenomenological study design with a desire-centered rather than damage-centered approach to conduct a series of focus group discussions with 24 women of refugee background in their native languages in Chicago, Illinois between Dec…
Exploring Race and Ethnicity Representational Inequities in Illinois Medical Schools
Purpose: Efforts to increase U.S. medical school student diversity have lagged behind the continued growth of racial/ethnic minorities in the population. A targeted, local approach may catalyze actionable change that holds schools accountable for addressing community needs through representation. The aims of our study are to (1) analyze the student racial/ethnic profiles of allopathic and osteopathic medical schools in the diverse state of Illino…
Racial and Ethnic Minority Pregnant Patients with Low-Income Experiences of Perinatal Care
Purpose: The maternal mortality ratio for the United States (US) has consistently risen over recent decades. This mortality is especially pronounced within minority populations who experience a maternal mortality and morbidity rate that are much higher than their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Qualitative data are critical in gaining true insight from minority pregnant and postpartum persons. Such data should serve as the basis for building int…
Associations between Fatalistic Cancer Beliefs and Cancer-Screening Behaviors in Chinese American Immigrant Women
Pre-pregnancy Health Behaviors and Gestational Weight Gain Among Hispanic/Latino Women
Public Libraries as Key Partners for Advancing Health Equity
AffiliationsMelissa A. Simon, Catherine A. O'Brian, Magdalena Nava, and Rabih Dahdouh are with the Center for Health Equity Transformation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Q. Eileen Wafford and Kristi L. Holmes are with the Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, Feinberg School of Medicine. Shenita Mack is with the Chicago Public Library, Chicago
Vaccine Distrust
‘There’s nothing you can do … it’s like that in Chinatown’
Objectives: Chinese American women living in linguistically isolated communities are among the least likely to utilize healthcare services. Qualitative research methods can help identify health system vulnerability points to improve local healthcare delivery for this population. Design: We conducted 6 focus groups among 56 Chinese-speaking adult women in Chicago's Chinatown between July and August 2014 to explore their perceptions of experiences …
Using Public Claims Data for Neighborhood Level Epidemiologie Surveillance of Breast Cancer Screening
Our results demonstrate large increases in mammography screening after ACA implementation in 20132014. The greatest increase occurred in the Chinatown patient navigation program area. The study provides a template for programs aimed at using public community-area data to evaluate programs for improving access to care and health equity
Building Cross-Institutional Collaborative Infrastructure and Processes
Large-scale collaborative research and education projects across institutions can be challenging, particularly when establishing a working infrastructure and aligning priorities. However, the benefit of establishing key processes in the early years of the collaborative process can lead to high-quality research output, impact, and a sustainable partnership
"Architecture Matters—Moving Beyond "Business as Usual
T o eliminate health and health care inequities, we must eradicate the roots of injustice perpetuating them. This process will require a total transformation of how we do business. Transformation requires fundamental and authentic structural changes. We believe one way to initiate these changes is to examine and then reshape the architecture of how education, training, and research are accomplished by true partnerships between scientists and educ…
Community-Academic Partnerships to Reduce Cancer Inequities
CEC is essential in achieving research objectives following community participatory action research (CPAR) approaches. Some key lessons learned include 1) the need for clear, honest, and open channels of communication not only among the three participating academic institutions, but also among the community partners, 2) transparent operational processes, and 3) mutual trust and understanding regarding the different cultures, structure, foci and p…
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
The development and testing of population-based and cost-effective interventions is critical to the reduction of LGBT smoking disparities. The study protocol and intervention materials were well-received by participants. In a future study, we will evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in increasing use of the quitline among LGBT smokers
Leveraging Digital Platforms to Scale Health Care Workforce Development
Lessons learned on community engagement to develop a MOOC, and anticipating technology-related challenges and program evaluation needs can guide future work to leverage MOOCs and other digital learning technologies for scaling health care workforce development
Using Public Claims Data for Neighborhood Level Epidemiologic Surveillance of Breast Cancer Screening
Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action - Volume 13, Special Issue 2019
Improving Health Care Career Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Students
The 48 fellow alumni from the first 3 years reported high satisfaction with the program and will continued to be tracked for academic success. The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows program will continue to provide academic and professional tools, sponsorship, and mentorship opportunities to underrepresented students as they progress toward health care careers. A program such as the ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program can serve as a useful model for increasing…
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
Beyond the Manuscript
Good morning. This is Joanne Glenn. I am very happy to join the call as a community partner. I am an RN and MBA of 45 years, serving the community. I am the co-chair of ChicagoCHEC, making sure that we facilitate, involve, and disseminate information. It's been a wonderful partnership. And I'm also the president and founder of the W.O.T Foundation, Women on Top of their Game. Our goal is to make sure that women with breast cancer
The Expectation and Perceived Receipt of Filial Piety Among Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area
This study provides insights on the extent to which U.S. Chinese older adults expect and perceive receipt of filial care. Our findings have implications for the provision of culturally appropriate health care services
Study Design and Implementation of the Pine Study
The intricate cultural and linguistic diversity among U.S. Chinese older adults, coupled with their demographic characteristics and residential pattern, present challenges and opportunities in implementing a population-based study of older adults. Implications for the research and practice in relation to future minority aging and social sciences studies are discussed
A Qualitative Study of Filial Piety Among Community Dwelling, Chinese, Older Adults
This study investigates the construct of filial piety and its impact on the health and well-being of U.S. Chinese older adults. Based on semistructured interview data with 39 community-dwelling, Chinese older adults in Chicago's Chinatown, this community-based participatory research study suggests existing disconnections between older adults' conceptualizations of filial piety and the receipt of filial care. Our data suggest older adults mitigate…
Understanding Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area
Depressive symptoms are common among U.S. Chinese older adults in the Greater Chicago area. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted to better understand risk factors and outcomes of depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults
The Prevalence of Loneliness Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Objective: Loneliness is an important indicator of well-being. However, we have limited understanding of loneliness in minority aging populations. This study aims to identify the prevalence of loneliness among U.S. Chinese older adults. Method: Data were drawn from the PINE study, a population-based study of 3,159 U.S. Chinese older adults in the Greater Chicago area. Results: Our findings indicated that the prevalence of loneliness was 26.2%. Ol…
Vaccine Distrust
Demographic Characteristics of U.S. Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area
Our report is critical in understanding the vast socio-demographic diversity of U.S. Chinese older adults. Rigorous studies are needed to explore the heterogeneity among the diverse aging populations
The Prevalence of Elder Self-Neglect in a Community-Dwelling Population
Self-neglect was clearly prevalent among older adults, especially among those with lower health status and physical and cognitive function
How Do U.S. Chinese Older Adults View Elder Mistreatment? Findings From a Community-Based Participatory Research Study
This study has important practical implications for health care professionals, social service agencies, and concerned family members. Our results underscore the need for research and educational initiatives as well as community awareness programs that highlight the pervasive public health issue of elder mistreatment
Improving Health Care Career Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Students
The 48 fellow alumni from the first 3 years reported high satisfaction with the program and will continued to be tracked for academic success. The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows program will continue to provide academic and professional tools, sponsorship, and mentorship opportunities to underrepresented students as they progress toward health care careers. A program such as the ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program can serve as a useful model for increasing…
Association Between Depressive Symptoms, Multiple Dimensions of Depression, and Elder Abuse
These findings highlight the importance of routine depression screening in older adults as a component of abuse prevention and intervention. They also provide profiles of depressive symptoms that may more accurately characterize risk for specific types of abuse
A Psychometric Assessment of the Psychological and Social Well-Being Indicators in the Pine Study
The instruments discussed in this report are reliable and valid measures to assess key dimensions of psychological and social distress of Chinese older adults
Comparing Selected Measures of Health Outcomes and Health-Seeking Behaviors in Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese Communities of Chicago
Community-Academic Partnerships to Reduce Cancer Inequities
CEC is essential in achieving research objectives following community participatory action research (CPAR) approaches. Some key lessons learned include 1) the need for clear, honest, and open channels of communication not only among the three participating academic institutions, but also among the community partners, 2) transparent operational processes, and 3) mutual trust and understanding regarding the different cultures, structure, foci and p…
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
The development and testing of population-based and cost-effective interventions is critical to the reduction of LGBT smoking disparities. The study protocol and intervention materials were well-received by participants. In a future study, we will evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in increasing use of the quitline among LGBT smokers
Prevalence and Correlates of Elder Mistreatment in a Community-Dwelling Population of U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Elder mistreatment is prevalent among U.S. Chinese older adults. The findings point to a pressing need for researchers, community service workers, health care providers, and policy makers to increase efforts on reducing elder mistreatment in U.S. Chinese communities
Public Libraries as Key Partners for Advancing Health Equity
AffiliationsMelissa A. Simon, Catherine A. O'Brian, Magdalena Nava, and Rabih Dahdouh are with the Center for Health Equity Transformation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Q. Eileen Wafford and Kristi L. Holmes are with the Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, Feinberg School of Medicine. Shenita Mack is with the Chicago Public Library, Chicago
Building Cross-Institutional Collaborative Infrastructure and Processes
Large-scale collaborative research and education projects across institutions can be challenging, particularly when establishing a working infrastructure and aligning priorities. However, the benefit of establishing key processes in the early years of the collaborative process can lead to high-quality research output, impact, and a sustainable partnership
Leveraging Digital Platforms to Scale Health Care Workforce Development
Lessons learned on community engagement to develop a MOOC, and anticipating technology-related challenges and program evaluation needs can guide future work to leverage MOOCs and other digital learning technologies for scaling health care workforce development
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
Evaluating a Bilingual Patient Navigation Program for Uninsured Women With Abnormal Screening Tests for Breast and Cervical Cancer
Objectives. The DuPage Patient Navigation Collaborative evaluated the Patient Navigation Research Program (PNRP) model for uninsured women receiving free breast or cervical cancer screening through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program in DuPage County, Illinois. Methods. We used medical records review and patient surveys of 477 women to compare median follow-up times with external Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and Chicago…
The Perception of Social Support Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Chinese older adults perceive a high level of both positive and negative spouse and family support simultaneously. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted to better understand the factors and outcomes associated with perceived positive and negative social support
Suicidal Ideation in an Older U.S. Chinese Population
Suicidal ideation was common among U.S. Chinese older adults in the Greater Chicago area. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted to explore the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation
Perceived barriers and facilitators to implement elder abuse intervention for victims and perpetrators
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore US Chinese older adults’ views regarding elder abuse interventions in order to understand barriers and facilitators of help-seeking behaviors. Design/methodology/approach – The study design was qualitative, using a grounded theory approach to data collection and analysis. Community-based participatory research approach was implemented to partner with the Chicago Chinese community. A total of 37 co…
Elder Self-Neglect Is Associated With Increased Risk for Elder Abuse in a Community-Dwelling Population
Elder self-neglect report is associated with increased risk for subsequent elder abuse report to social services agency
Materialism, Mental Language, and Mind-Body Identity
Persons and Minds
Action and Dialectics
The Primacy of Action
Understanding Human Action
Shall We Ask the Lie Detector
Science and Justice
On 24 October 1978, the longest criminal trial for a single defendant in American history came to an end. After hearing more than seven months of testimony, the jury needed only two hours to reach the verdict: that Dr. Mario Jascalevich was not guilty of murdering any of the patients who died under mysterious circumstances in the small New Jersey hospital where he was chief surgeon. The trial had been the culmination of an investigation of 13 unu…
Culture and Cultural Entities
Asymmetric Proliferation and Nuclear War
I employ a human subject experiment to assess the relationship between nuclear proliferation and war. I develop a game-theoretic model to predict crisis behavior following four scenarios of dyadic nuclear acquisition. By varying the cash payments allotted to different outcomes, I experimentally alter the payoffs of the participants. Subjects compete for cash payments by playing a competitive game based on the model. The experimental variation (al…
Loneliness and Mistreatment of Older Chinese Women
The objectives of this study are to: (a) examine the association of loneliness and mistreatment of older Chinese women, and (b) examine the potential modifying effect of social support on these associations. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 141 elderly women presented to an urban medical center. After adjusting for confounders, every 1-point increase in the loneliness score was associated with 44% increased risk for mistreatment. After add…
How Do U.S. Chinese Older Adults View Elder Mistreatment? Findings From a Community-Based Participatory Research Study
This study has important practical implications for health care professionals, social service agencies, and concerned family members. Our results underscore the need for research and educational initiatives as well as community awareness programs that highlight the pervasive public health issue of elder mistreatment
Comparing Selected Measures of Health Outcomes and Health-Seeking Behaviors in Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese Communities of Chicago
The Prevalence of Elder Self-Neglect in a Community-Dwelling Population
Self-neglect was clearly prevalent among older adults, especially among those with lower health status and physical and cognitive function
Elder Self-Neglect Is Associated With Increased Risk for Elder Abuse in a Community-Dwelling Population
Elder self-neglect report is associated with increased risk for subsequent elder abuse report to social services agency
A Qualitative Study of Filial Piety Among Community Dwelling, Chinese, Older Adults
This study investigates the construct of filial piety and its impact on the health and well-being of U.S. Chinese older adults. Based on semistructured interview data with 39 community-dwelling, Chinese older adults in Chicago's Chinatown, this community-based participatory research study suggests existing disconnections between older adults' conceptualizations of filial piety and the receipt of filial care. Our data suggest older adults mitigate…
Barriers Reported Among Patients with Breast and Cervical Abnormalities in the Patient Navigation Research Program
What Women Want
The prevalence of suicide attempts among community-dwelling US Chinese older adults – findings from the Pine study
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of suicide attempts and explore the suicide methods among community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Design/methodology/approach – Data were drawn from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE) study, a population-based epidemiological study of Chinese older adults aged 60 years and above in the greater Chicago area. Guided by the community-based participatory research…
Community–Campus Partnership in Action
By highlighting the strategies that contributed to DPNC success, we envision the DPNC to serve as a feasible model for future health interventions
The Prevalence of Loneliness Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Objective: Loneliness is an important indicator of well-being. However, we have limited understanding of loneliness in minority aging populations. This study aims to identify the prevalence of loneliness among U.S. Chinese older adults. Method: Data were drawn from the PINE study, a population-based study of 3,159 U.S. Chinese older adults in the Greater Chicago area. Results: Our findings indicated that the prevalence of loneliness was 26.2%. Ol…
Demographic Characteristics of U.S. Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area
Our report is critical in understanding the vast socio-demographic diversity of U.S. Chinese older adults. Rigorous studies are needed to explore the heterogeneity among the diverse aging populations
Prevalence and Correlates of Elder Mistreatment in a Community-Dwelling Population of U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Elder mistreatment is prevalent among U.S. Chinese older adults. The findings point to a pressing need for researchers, community service workers, health care providers, and policy makers to increase efforts on reducing elder mistreatment in U.S. Chinese communities
The Perception of Social Support Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Chinese older adults perceive a high level of both positive and negative spouse and family support simultaneously. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted to better understand the factors and outcomes associated with perceived positive and negative social support
The Expectation and Perceived Receipt of Filial Piety Among Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area
This study provides insights on the extent to which U.S. Chinese older adults expect and perceive receipt of filial care. Our findings have implications for the provision of culturally appropriate health care services
Suicidal Ideation in an Older U.S. Chinese Population
Suicidal ideation was common among U.S. Chinese older adults in the Greater Chicago area. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted to explore the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation
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