I'm involved in the study, 'Breast cancer literacy and health beliefs related to breast cancer screening among American Indian women'.
Her research has focused on improving psychological, social, and physical health amog older adults. The research topics include health disparities and cancer health literacy among minority and immigrant older adults; risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms among older caregivers of HIV children; technology use, acceptance, and the psychological well-being among minority older adults including American Indians and Korean Americans; social isolation, social connection, and psycho/social health of rural older adults.
Research Interests:
- Health disparities and health literacy among minority older adults
- Cancer health literacy and technology supported prevention programs for older immigrants
- Technology use and psychological well-being among minority older adults
- Stress, coping resources, and psychological health of older adults
Research: Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work – Studies cancer health disparities among ethnic/racial minority groups and culturally appropriate and technology-supported health education and intervention strategies
