Melissa A Simon

Dados Biográficos

ID6060284
NOMEMelissa A Simon
PRENOMESMelissa A
SOBRENOMESimon
ASSINATURASIMON M A
AFILIAÇÕESNorthwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
VERIFICADONão
TOTAL DE OBRAS29
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES64
TOTAL COMO AUTOR29
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2009
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2022
ÍNDICE H4

  • Health Equity Tourism

    Open AccessElle Lett, Dalí Adekunle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Medical Systems2022

  • Accelerated Epigenetic Age Among Women with Invasive Cervical Cancer and HIV-Infection in Nigeria

    Open AccessJonah Musa, Kyeezu Kim et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022

    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

    Open AccessSarah B Garrett, Michael A Simon et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2022

    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 …

  • Structural racism and Covid-19 response

    Open AccessTobias M Holden, Michael A Simon et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    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

    Open AccessSarrah Shahawy, Chiamaka Onwuzurike et al.ARTICLEHealth & Social Care in the…2022Referências: 1

    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

    Open AccessNicolás O Francone, Michael A Simon et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2021

    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…

  • Interventions Addressing Social Needs in Perinatal Care

    Open AccessAna M Reyes, Precious W Akanyirige et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2021

  • Public Libraries as Key Partners for Advancing Health Equity

    Michael A Simon, Melissa A Simon et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2021Citada por: 1Referências: 2

    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

  • Postpartum Medicaid Extension to Address Racial Inequity in Maternal Mortality

    Natasha R Kumar, Ann Borders et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2021Citada por: 1Referências: 3

  • Vaccine Distrust

    Toni Z Madorsky, Toni Madorsky et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2021Citada por: 4Referências: 2

  • ‘There’s nothing you can do … it’s like that in Chinatown’

    Michael A Simon, Melissa A Simon et al.ARTICLEEthnicity and Health2019

    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 …

  • Chinese Immigrant Women's Attitudes and Beliefs About Family Involvement in Women's Health and Healthcare

    Open AccessMichael A Simon, Melissa A Simon et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2018

    Purpose: Healthcare utilization and health-seeking behaviors of Chinese American immigrant women may be influenced by longstanding cultural perspectives of family roles and relationships. An understanding of Chinese immigrant women's perceptions of family social support in health and how these beliefs manifest in healthcare utilization and help-seeking behaviors is critical to the development of culturally appropriate health interventions. Focusi…

  • Using community-based participatory research to address Chinese older women’s health needs

    E-Shien Chang, E‐Shien Chang et al.ARTICLEJournal of Women & Aging2016

    Although community-based participatory research (CBPR) has been recognized as a useful approach for eliminating health disparities, less attention is given to how CBPR projects may address gender inequalities in health for immigrant older women. The goal of this article is to share culturally sensitive strategies and lessons learned from the PINE study-a population-based study of U.S. Chinese older adults that was strictly guided by the CBPR appr…

  • Elder Mistreatment in U.S. Community-Dwelling Chinese Older Women

    Open AccessXinqi Dong, Ruijia Chen et al.ARTICLEViolence Against Women2015Referências: 1

    This study explored the prevalence and correlates of elder mistreatment among community-dwelling Chinese women in the U.S. Data were from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE), a population-based study of U.S. Chinese older adults aged 60 years and above. Of the 1,833 older women, 289 (15.8%) reported suffering from elder mistreatment. Higher educational levels, lower overall health status, and worsening health over the past y…

  • Evaluating a Bilingual Patient Navigation Program for Uninsured Women With Abnormal Screening Tests for Breast and Cervical Cancer

    Michael A Simon, Melissa A Simon et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2015Citada por: 1Referências: 25

    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…

  • What Women Want

    Open AccessDaiva M Ragas, Narissa J Nonzee et al.ARTICLEWomen s Health Issues2014

  • The Prevalence of Loneliness Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults

    Open AccessMichael A Simon, Melissa A Simon et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 5Referências: 4

    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

    Open AccessMichael A Simon, Melissa A Simon et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 4Referências: 3

    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

    Open AccessXinqi Dong, Ruijia Chen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 2Referências: 3

    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

    Open AccessRuijia Chen, Michael A Simon et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 1Referências: 14

    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

    Open AccessXinqi Dong, Manrui Zhang et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 13Referências: 6

    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

    Open AccessXinqi Dong, Ruijia Chen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 1Referências: 3

    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

  • A Psychometric Assessment of the Psychological and Social Well-Being Indicators in the Pine Study

    Open AccessE-Shien Chang, E‐Shien Chang et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 3Referências: 8

    The instruments discussed in this report are reliable and valid measures to assess key dimensions of psychological and social distress of Chinese older adults

  • Study Design and Implementation of the Pine Study

    Open AccessXinqi Dong, Esther Wong et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 13Referências: 2

    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

  • Understanding Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area

    Open AccessXinqi Dong, Ruijia Chen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2014Citada por: 6Referências: 4

    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