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Shahmir H. Ali
Epidemiology
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The association between leisure activity engagement and functional health, mental health, and subjective health among Chinese older adults
There has been growing attention on the role of leisure activities in older adult health outcomes. However, past health research has focused on specific, singular leisure activities, or examined a limited rang...
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Open AccessWhat predicts people’s belief in COVID-19 misinformation? A retrospective study using a nationwide online survey among adults residing in the United States
Tackling infodemics with flooding misinformation is key to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet only a few studies have attempted to understand the characteristics of the people who believe in misinformation.
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Knowledge, beliefs, mental health, substance use, and behaviors related to the COVID-19 pandemic among US adults: a national online survey
Given the need for data to inform public health messaging to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, this national survey sought to assess the state of COVID-19-related knowledge, beliefs, mental health, substance use...
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Open AccessHelp seeking and mental health outcomes among South Asian young adult survivors of sexual violence in the New York State Region
Sexual violence is a growing issue faced across diverse South Asian American communities under the backdrop of a distinct religious and cultural environment that intersects with the ability to prevent and mana...
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Open AccessEmployment conditions as barriers to the adoption of COVID-19 mitigation measures: how the COVID-19 pandemic may be deepening health disparities among low-income earners and essential workers in the United States
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted economically-disadvantaged populations in the United States (US). Precarious employment conditions may contribute to these disparities by impeding workers ...
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Open AccessAssessing changes in the food retail environment during the COVID-19 pandemic: opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned
COVID-19 mitigation strategies have had an untold effect on food retail stores and restaurants. Early evidence from New York City (NYC) indicated that these strategies, among decreased travel from China and in...
