Problem Gambling Research Grant
Funding for “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Treatment Programs in Nevada: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Brief Interventions and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Research
My work focuses on understanding population health through statistical analysis, systematic reviews, and applied epidemiology.
Research interests
- Prevention of gambling- and alcohol-related harms
- Cancer disparities in low- and middle-income countries
- Pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics
- Meaningful interpretation of clinical and population health data
- Health equity and access to care
- Real-world evidence and health outcomes
- Digital biomarkers, sleep, stress, and mental health
- Maternal nutrition and population health
Research direction
My research interests include preventing and reducing gambling- and alcohol-related harms, real-world evidence, and health disparities. I am increasingly interested in cancer disparities in low- and middle-income countries, including differences in access to treatment, affordability, and patient outcomes.
I would like to explore these questions through pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics, studying medication use and outcomes alongside the costs and value of care. My goal is to apply biostatistical and epidemiologic methods to generate evidence that can inform more equitable healthcare decisions.
Grants & research funding
Graduate Research Mentorship
Interdisciplinary research on attracting and retaining the next generation of mining workers in Nevada, spanning public health, mining engineering, chemistry, and education.
Registered research
Mapping the Evidence on Oura Ring–Derived Digital Biomarkers of Stress, Sleep, and Emotional Health in Youth: A Scoping Review
This scoping review maps evidence on Oura Ring–derived measures of sleep, stress, and emotional health among adolescents and young adults, approximately ages 10–25. Following PRISMA-ScR, it examines study designs, participant characteristics, measurement methods, and outcomes to identify gaps and inform future youth digital health research.
Research posters
Bedtime and Behavior: Investigating Food Insecurity and Emotional Health in U.S. Children
Analyzed 2022–2023 National Survey of Children’s Health data to examine the association between household food insecurity and behavioral problems among children aged 6–11, including whether bedtime consistency modified the association. Methods included survey-weighted logistic regression and interaction analysis.
Addressing Firearm Risks Among Rural Residents with Substance Use Disorder: A Preliminary Qualitative Analysis
A preliminary qualitative study exploring rural Nevada providers’ perspectives on firearm risk, screening practices, and opportunities for intervention in substance use disorder care.
Conference papers and presentations
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brief Interventions for Problem Gambling: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Presented a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating cognitive behavioral therapy and brief interventions for adults with gambling disorder, with a focus on reducing gambling severity and informing treatment programs.
Designing Videos to Market Mining Programs: A Content Analysis of YouTube Videos
Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2025), Orlando, Florida, March 17, 2025, pp. 3376–3384. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Selected publications
Maternal dietary diversity and its correlates in a semi-urban municipality of Nepal: A cross-sectional study
A study of dietary diversity among lactating mothers in Nepal, examining social and demographic factors associated with meeting minimum dietary diversity.
Read publicationEffect of COVID-19 pandemic on internet gaming disorder among the general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Contributed to the literature review, search strategy, data extraction, and meta-analysis.
Read publicationHow Positive Deviants Helped in Fighting the Early Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic? A Qualitative Study Exploring the Roles of Frontline Health Workers in Nepal
Contributed to qualitative research, interview transcription and translation, and manuscript preparation.
Read publicationImplementation of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening at Global and National Levels: A Review of Evidence and Research Gaps
Contributed to the literature review, search strategy, and manuscript writing and revisions.