Adey Nyamathi

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Distinguished Professor and Founding Dean (In Office 2017-2021)
Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing
B.S.N., Hunter College- Bellevue School of Nursing, 1973, Nursing
M.S.N, State University New York at Stony Brook, 1978, Nursing
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1983, Nursing
Phone: 8188250514
Email: anyamath@uci.edu
University of California, Irvine
252D Berk Hall
Mail Code: 3959
Irvine, CA 92697
Research Interests
HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, vulnerable populations including previously incarcerated, homeless, rural women of India and gay/bisexual youth.
Academic Distinctions
Distinguished Professor and Founding Dean (In Office 2017-2021)
Awards and Honors
1992 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
1994 Distinguished Research Lecturer, Western Society of Research in Nursing
1994 Distinguished UCLA Wellness Lecturer. University Series
1994 – 2000 Distinguished Lecturer, Sigma Theta Tau International
1995 Philip Y. Hahn Lecturer. University of San Diego. San Diego, CA
2003 – 2016 Audrienne H. Moseley Endowed Chair in Community Health Research
2005 AACN Leadership Training for Academic Nursing Program
2005 Fellow in the Western Academy of Nursing
2011 Distinguished Alumni Award – SUNY at Stony Brook University
2011 – 2016 Visiting Professor, Anhui Medical University, Anhui, China
2011 – 2016 Distinguished Professor, UCLA
2011 October Davis Sams Visiting Scholar, University of Indiana
2013 – 2016 Visiting Professor, Hunan Provincial Tumour Hospital & Tumour Hospital
Xiangya School of Medicine at Central South University
2013 First Nurse Elected Vice Chairperson of the First Board of Specialty
Committee of Nursing of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine\
Societies
2014 Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
2014 Honorary Professor, Shanghai Sipo Polytechnic School of Health
Science & Nursing
2019 Outstanding Community Researcher Award, UCI, Institute for Clinical
and Translational Science
2022 Adjunct Professor, University of Technology, Sydney
Competitive selection to attend NIH/UCLA mHealth Summer Training
Institute
2013 Distinguished Alumni Award – Case Western Reserve University
2013 California Nurse.com Nursing Excellence Regional Winner in Advancing and
Leading the Profession
2013 NIH Standing Committee Member – Behavioral and Social Consequences
of HIV
2017-Present Distinguished Professor Above Scale, UCI
2019 Outstanding Community Researcher Award, UC Irvine, ICTS
2022 Best Poster Award, Non-Student, Western Institute of Nursing
Short Biography
Dr. Adey Nyamathi is a highly respected researcher, academician, and a distinguished professor. Dr. Nyamathi has been the principal investigator in nine NIH-funded RO1s and other NIH grants funded by NIDA, NIAAA, NICHD, and NIAID. During her three decades of continuous RO1 NIH funding as a Principle Investigator, Dr. Nyamathi has conducted descriptive and randomized trials among vulnerable populations, including homeless, drug-addicted and incarcerated persons, gay/bisexual youth and men at risk for HIV/AIDS, and rural women living with AIDS in India. In her current NIH-funded study study with offenders, Dr. Nyamathi’s team is successfully working with women recently exiting jails and prisons to ensure they have access to psychological empowerment, health care services and life skills education needed to halt repeat drug use and incarcerations.
Publications
Nyamathi, A., Shin, SS., Massaoudi, I., Jones-Patten, A., Lee, D., Gelberg, L., Yadav, KL., Chang, A., Arce, N., Salem,
B. (Accepted). Perceptions of Homeless Adults and Their Providers on Coping with the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Harm Reduction Services. Global Qualitative Nursing Research.
Carpenter, C.L.; Kapur, K.; Ramakrishna, P.; Pamujula, S.; Yadav, K.; Giovanni, J.E.; Julian, O.; Ekstrand, M.L.;
Sinha, S.; Nyamathi, A.M. (2022). Lean Mass Improvement from Nutrition Education and Protein Supplementation among Rural Indian Women Living with HIV/AIDS: Results from Cluster Randomized Factorial Trial at 18-Month Follow-Up. Nutrients 2022, 14, 179. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14010179".
Nyamathi, A., Yadav, K., Shin, S., Chang, A., Morisky, S., Wall., M., Hall, E., White, K., Arce, N., Parsa, T., Salem, B. (2022). Nurse-Led Intervention to Decrease Drug Use among LTBI Positive Homeless Adults. Public Health
Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/phn.13044

Rodrigues, S., Kanduri, A., Nyamathi, A., Dutt, N., Khargonekar, P., Amir M. Rahmani, A.. (march 2021) Digital
Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC): A Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health
Workers Utilizing Human-in-the-Loop AI. JMIR Formative Research. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.03.03.21252873

Salem, BE.; Klansek, E; Morisky, DE.; Shin, SS.; Yadav, K; Chang, A.H.; Nyamathi, A.M. 2020. Acceptability and Feasibility of a Nurse-Led, Community Health Worker Partnered Latent Tuberculosis Medication Adherence Model for Homeless Adults. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 17(22):8342. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/22/8342

Nyamathi, A, & Salem, B. E. (2021). The impact of unstable housing on health. The Lancet Public Health, 6(5), e265-e266.


Satyanarayana, V., Burroughs, H., Heylen, E., Yadav, K., Sinha, S., Nyamathi, A., Ekstrand, M. (Accepted). Mental health of women living with HIV and its impact on child development in Andhra Pradesh, India. AIDS Care – Psychology, health & Medicine.

Carpenter, C., Kapur, K., Ramakrishna, P., Yadav, K., Giovanni, J., Julian, O., Ekstrand, M., Sinha, S., Nyamathi, A.
(2020). Body Composition Changes Resulting from Nutrition Supplementation and Nutrition Education: Results from
2x2 Factorial Trial of 600 Rural Indian Women Living with HIV/AIDS. Current Developments in Nutrition. Vol 4;
Supplement 2, June 2020. DOI:10.1093/cdn/nzaa053_023 .

Nyamathi AM, Wall SA, Yadav K, Shin SS, Chang A, Arce N, et al. (2021). Engaging the Community in Designing a
Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Program for Adults Experiencing Homelessness. Qual Health Res. Jun
30;10497323211021782.

Nyamathi A, Salem BE, Shin SS, Jones AA, Garfin DR, Yadav K, Chang A, White K, Morisky D. (2021). Effect of a
Nurse-Led Community Health Worker Intervention on Latent Tuberculosis Medication Completion Among Homeless Adults. Nurs Res; DOI: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000545.

Pourhomayoun, M., Dabiri, F., Sideris, C., Yadav, K., Tseng, L., Alshurafa, N., Ghasemzadeh, H., Nyamathi, A., Sarrafzadeh, M. (2016). A Robust Distributed Remote Health Monitoring System for Rural Area with Limited Internet Access. BodyNets ’16 Proceedings of the 11th EAI International Conference on Body Area Networks, Pages 26-32. . Conference BodyNets 2016, Italy, Dec 2016

Nyamathi, A., Shin, S., Salem, B., Yadav, K., Ekstrand, M., Le, Y., Oleskowicz, T., Turner, S., Faucette, M. (2018). Correlates of Treatment Readiness among Recently Incarcerated Homeless Women. Criminal Justice & Behavior, 45(7), 969-983. https://doi.org/ 10.1177/0093854818771111

Nyamathi, A., Shin, S., Smeltzer, J., Salem, B., Yadav, K., Krogh, D., Ekstrand, M. (2018) Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy on Reduction of Recidivism among Recently Incarcerated Homeless Women: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. 62(15), 4796-4813. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X18785516. PMID: 30058395

Salem, B., Bustos, Y., Shalita, C., Kwon, J., Ramakrishna, P., Yadav, K., Ekstrand, M., Nyamathi, A. (2018). Chronic Disease Self-Management Challenges among Rural Women Living with HIV in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, India: A Qualitative Study. Journal of the International Association of Providers in AIDS Care, 17, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2325958218773768


Salem, B., Brecht, M.L., Ekstrand, M., Turner, S., Faucette, & Nyamathi, A. (2018). Correlates of Physical, Psychological and Social Frailty among Formerly Incarcerated, Homeless Women. Healthcare for Women International 40, 7-9. https://doi/full/10.1080/07399332.2019.1566333

Shin, S.S., Carpenter, C.L., Ekstrand, M.L., Yadav, K., Saanchi V. Shah, S.V., Ramakrishnan, P, Suresh Pamujula, Sinha, K., & Nyamathi, A. (2018). Household Food Insecurity as Mediator of the Association between Internalized Stigma and Opportunistic Infections. AIDS and Behavior. 22 (12), 3897-3904. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2193-3

Ekstrand, M.L., Heylen, E., Mazur, A., Steward, K., Carpenter, C., Yadav, K., Sinha, K., & Nyamathi, A. (2018). The Role of HIV Stigma in ART Adherence and Quality of Life Among Rural Women Living with HIV in India. AIDS and Behavior. 22(12), 3859-3868. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2157-7

Tanaka, M., Kusaga, M., Nyamathi, A., & Tanaka, K. (2019). Effects of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Improving Depression among Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Comparative Study. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(1), 78-86. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12342

Nyamathi, A., Carpenter, C., Ekstrand, M, Yadav, K., Garfin, D., Muniza, L., Kelley, M., & Sinha, S. (2018). Randomized controlled trial of a community-based intervention on HIV and nutritional outcomes at 6 months among women living with HIV/AIDS in rural India. AIDS, 32 (18), 2727-2737. https://doi.org/10.1097/QAD.0000000000002016

Garfin, D.R., Shin, S.S., Ekstrand, M.L., Yadav, K., Carpenter, C.L., Sinha, S., & Nyamathi, A.M. (2019). Depression, social support, and stigma as predictors of quality of life over time: Results from an Asha-based intervention in India. AIDS Care, 31(5), 563-571. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2018.1563281

Shin S., Carpenter C., Ekstrand M., Wang Q., Grover S., Zetola N., Yadav K., Sinha S., & Nyamathi A. (2019).
Cervical Cancer Awareness and Presence of Abnormal Cytology Among HIV-infected Women on ART in Rural Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 30(6), 586-595. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0956462419825950

Nyamathi, A.N., Shin, S., Sinha, S., Carpenter, C., Garfin, D.R., Padma, R.K., Yadav, K., & Ekstrand, M.
(2019). Sustained Effect of a Community-based Behavioral and Nutrition Intervention on HIV-related Outcomes among Women living with HIV in Rural India: A Quasi-experimental Trial. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (JAIDS). 81(4), 429-438. https://doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0000000000002044

Shin, S., Satyanarayana, V., Ekstrand, M., Carpenter, C., Wang, Q., Yadav, K., Ramakrishnan, P., Pamujula, S., Sinha, S., & Nyamathi, A. (2019). The effect of community-based nutritional interventions on children of women living with HIV in rural India: A 2 x 2 factorial intervention trial. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 71(6): 1539-1546. https://doi.org /10.1093/cid/cio10.1177/1540415319886797

230. Rhee, C.M., Nguyen, D.V., Nyamathi, A., & Kalantar-Zadeh, K. (2020). Conservative vs. Preservation Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Similarities and Distinctions. Current Opinion iz1009

n Nephrology and Hypertension. 29 (1):92-102. https://doi.org /10.1097/MNH.0000000000000573

231. Salem, B. E., Hudson, A. L., Yadav, K., Lucas, J., Toyama, J., Chen, S., Faucette, M., Ekstrand, M.L., Nyamathi, A. M. (2020). Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms among Formerly Incarcerated, Homeless Women. Issues in mental health nursing, PMID: 32400227. 41(8), 713-722. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1720050

232. Stromberg, A., Lee, J., Sorkin, D., Lombardo, D., Clancy, S., Nyamathi, A., Evangelista, L. (2019) Effect of Exergames on Health Related Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Systematic Review Corresponding Author: Marysol Cacciata. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 93,30-40. doi:

Carpenter, C., Kapur, K., Ramakrishma, P., Yadav, K., Ekstrand, M., Sinha, S., Nyamathi, A. (2020). Body Composition Changes Resulting from Nutrition Education: Results from 2x2 Factorial Trial of 600 Rural Indian /women Living with HIV/AIDS. Current Developments in Nutrition, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa053_023
Nyamathi, A., Srivastava, N., Salem, B. E., Wall, S., Kwon, J. Ekstrand, M., Hall, E., Turner, S., & Faucette, M. (2016). Female Ex-Offender Perspectives on Drug Use: A Risk for Reincarceration. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 12(2), 80-89.

Nyamathi, A., Zhang, S., Wall, S., Hall, E., Salem, B.E., Farabee, D., Faucette, M., Yadav, K. (2016). Drug Use and Multiple Sex Partners among Homeless Ex-Offenders: Secondary Findings from an Experimental Study. Nursing Research, 65(3), 179-90.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B.E., Farabee, D., Hall, E., Zhang, S., Faucette, M., Bond, D., Yadav, K. (2016). Impact of an Intervention for Recently Released Homeless Offenders on Self-Reported Re-arrest at 6 and 12 Months. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 5, 1-12.

Bell, P., Coates, R., Colombo, E., Dolgon, C., Hernandez, S., Margulis, M., Nyamathi, A., Pavlish, C., & Romo, H. (2015). Globalizing the Classroom: Innovative Approach to National & International Learning. Humanity & Society, 39(2), 236-253.

Nyamathi, A., Ekstrand, M., Srivastava, N., Carpenter, C., Salem, B.E., Al-Harassi, S., Ramakrishna, P., Sinha, S. (2016). ASHA-Life Intervention Perspectives Voiced by Rural Indian Women Living with AIDS. Health Care for Women International, 37(4), 412-25.

Nyamathi, A., Zhang, S. et. al. (2015). A Randomized Clinical Trial of Tailored Interventions for Health Promotion and Recidivism Reduction among Homeless Parolees: Outcomes and Cost Analysis. Journal of Experimental Criminology [Epub ahead of print July 3, 2015].

Nyamathi, A., Reback, C., Shoptaw, S., Zhang, S., Salem, B.E., & Yadav, K. (2015). Impact of Tailored Interventions to Reduce Drug Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Homeless Gay and Bisexual Men. American Journal on Men’s Health, [Epub ahead of print June 30, 2015]

Salem, B.E., Nyamathi, A., Reback, R., Shoptaw, S., Zhang, S., & Nudelman, O. (2015). Unmet Physical and Mental Healthcare Needs among Gay and Bisexual Homeless Men. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 36(9), 685-692.

Nyamathi, A., Reback, C., Shoptaw, S., Salem, B.E, Zhang, S., & Khalilifard, F. (2014). Impact of Community-Based Programs on Incarceration Outcomes among Gay and Bisexual Stimulant-Using Homeless Adults. Community Mental Health Journal. DOI 10.1007/s10597-014-9792-x

Mutere, M., Nyamathi, A., Hobaica, L., Avila, G., Christiana, A., Sweat, J. (2014). Homeless Youth Seeking Health and Life-Purpose through Popular Culture and the Arts. Child & Youth Services, 35(3), 273-287.

Davis, C., Myers, H.F., Nyamathi, A., Lewis, M., Brecht, M.L. (2014). The Meaning of Survivorship as Defined by African American Breast Cancer Survivors. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. DOI 10.1177/1043659614561678.

Jansson, B., Nyamathi, A., Duan, L., Kaplan, C., Heidemann, G., Ananias, D. (2015). Validation of the Patient Advocacy Engagement Scale for Health Professionals. Research in Nursing & Health, 38(2), 162-172.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B., Zhang, S., Farabee, D., Hall, E., Khalilifard, F., & Leake, B. (2015). Nursing Case Management, Peer Coaching, and Hepatitis A and B Vaccine Completion among Homeless Men Recently Released on Parole. Nursing Research, 64(3) 177-189.

Davis, C.M., Hodge, F.S., Myers, H. F., Nyamathi, A., Lewis, M.A., Brecht, L. (2014). Bio-psychosocial Predictors of Psychological Functioning among African American Breast Cancer Survivors. Journal of Psychosocial Onc, 32, 1-24.

Nyamathi, A., Reback, C., Salem, B.E., Zhang, S., Shoptaw, S., Branson, C., & Leake, B. (2014). Correlates of Self-Reported Incarceration among Homeless Gay & Bisexual Stimulant-Using Young Adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research [Epub Ahead of Print April 14] DOI: 10.1177/0193945914530521

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B.E., Farabee, D., Hall, E., Zhang, S., Marfisee, M., Khalilifard, F., Musto, S., Faucette, M., Leake, B. (2014). Correlates of Heroin and Methamphetamine Use among Homeless Male Ex-Offenders Exiting Jails and Prisons. Addiction Research & Theory. {Epub Ahead of Print Jan 17] doi:10.3109/16066359.2013.877453

Nyamathi, A., Salem, Marshall, L., Idemundia, F., Mata, R. Khalilifard, F., Farabee, D. & Leake, B. (2014). Substance Use Trends among Younger vs. Older Homeless Parolees Journal of Addictive Diseases, 33, 124-133

Salem, B.E., Nyamathi, A., Phillips, L.R., Mentes, J., Sarkisian, C. (2014). Development of a Frailty Framework Among Homeless and Other Vulnerable Populations-A Life course Perspective. Advances in Nursing Science, 37(1), 70-81.

Salem, B. E., Nyamathi, A., Brecht, L., Phillips, L. R., Mentes, J. C., Sarkisian, C., Stein, JA. (2014). Constructing and Identifying Predictors of Frailty among Homeless Adults-A Latent Variable Structural Equations Model Approach. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 58, 248-256.

Salem, B. E., Nyamathi, A. Keenan, C., Zhang, S., Marlow, E., Khalilifard, F., Yadav, Y., Faucette, M., Leake, B., & Marfisee, M. (2013). Correlates of Risky Alcohol and Methamphetamine Use among Currently Homeless Male Parolees. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 32, 365-376.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B., Farabee, D., Hall, E., Zhang, S., Khalilifard, F., Faucette, M., & Leake, B. (2014). Predictors of High Level of Hostility among Homeless Men on Parole. Journal of Offender Rehabiltation, 53(2), 95-115.

Salem, B.E., Nyamathi, A., Brecht, M.L., Phillips, L.R., Mentes, J., Sarkisian, C., Leake, B. (2013). Correlates of Frailty Among Homeless Adults. Western Institute of Nursing Research, 35(9), 1128-1152.

Nyamathi, A., Ekstrand, E., Salem, B.E., Sinha, S., Ganguly, G., Leake, B., Marfisee, M. (2013). Impact of an ASHA Intervention on Stigma and Avoidant Coping among Rural Women Living with AIDS in India. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 35(7), 867-883.

Tyler, D., Nyamathi, A., Stein, J.A., Koniak-Griffin, D., Hodge, F., & Gelberg, L. (2014). Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge among Homeless Adults: Results of a Community-Based Interdisciplinary Intervention. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services Research, 37-48.

Nyamathi, A., Sinha, S., Ganguly, K., Ramakrishna, P., Suresh, P., Carpenter, C. (2013). Impact of Protein Supplementation and Care and Support on Body Composition and CD4 Count among HIV-infected Women Living in Rural India: Results from a Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial Using Trained Village Women. AIDS & Behavior, 17(6), 2011-2021.

Dawson, A., Jackson, D., Nyamathi, A. (2012). Children of Incarcerated Parents: Insights to Addressing a Growing Public Health Concern in Australia. Children and Youth Services Review An International Multidisciplinary Review of the Welfare of Young People, 34, 2433-2441.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B. E., Marlow, E., Zhang, S., & Yadav, K. (2013). Understanding Correlates of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Homeless Recently Paroled Men. Journal of Forensic Nursing 9(3), 161-169.

Salem, B.E., Nyamathi, A., Idemundia, F., Slaughter, R., Ames, M. (2013). At a Crossroads: Reentry Challenges and Healthcare Needs among Homeless Female Ex-Offenders. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 9(1), 14-22.

Gelberg, L., Robertson, M. J., Arangua, L., Leake, B., Sumner, G., Moe, A., Andersen, R.M., Morgenstern, H. & Nyamathi, A. (2012). Prevalence Distribution and Correlates of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Homeless Adults in Los Angeles. Public Health Reports, 127, 407-421.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B. E., Reback, C., Shoptaw, S., Branson, C., Idemundia, F., Kennedy, B. Khalilifard, F., Marfisee, M., & Liu, Y. (2013). Correlates of Hepatitis B Virus and HIV Knowledge among Gay & Bisexual Young Adults in Hollywood. American Journal on Men’s Health, 7(1), 18-26.

Nyamathi, A., Kennedy, B., Branson, C., Salem, B., Khalilifard, F., Marfisee, M., Getzoff, D., Leake, B. (2013). Impact of Nursing Intervention on Improving HIV, Hepatitis Knowledge and Mental Health among Homeless Young Adults. Community Mental Health Journal, 49(2), 178-184.

Doering, L.V., Chen, B., Cross Bordan, R., Magsarili, M., Nyamathi, A., Irwin, M.R. (2012). Early Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression after Cardiac Surgery. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 28(4) 370-379.

Anaebere, A.K, Maliski, S., Nyamathi, A., Koniak-Griffin, D., Hudson, A. & Ford, C. (2013). “Getting to Know”: Exploring How Urban African American Women Conceptualize Safer and Risky Sexual Behaviors. Sexuality and Culture, 17, 113-131. doi: 10.1007/s12119-012-9142-5

Nyamathi, A., Branson, C., Idemundia, F., Reback, C., Shoptaw, S., Marfisee, M., Keenan, C., Khalilifard, F., Liu, Y. & Yadav, K. (2012). Correlates of Depressed Mood among Young Stimulant-Using Homeless Gay and Bisexual Men. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 33, 641-649.

Nyamathi, A., Hanson, A. Y., Salem, B. E., Sinha, S., Ganguly, K. K., Leake, B., Yadav, K., Marfisee, M. (2012). Impact of a Rural Village Women (ASHA) Intervention on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Southern India. Nursing Research, 61, 353-362.

Nyamathi, A., Branson, C., Kennedy, B., Salem, B., Khalilifard, F., Marfisee, M., Getzoff, D., & Leake, B. (2012). Impact of Nursing Intervention on Decreasing Substances among Homeless Youth. American Journal on Addictions. 21(6), 558-65.

Beaton, C.A., Hodge, F., Nyamathi, A., Weinreb, A., Mays, V.M., & Maliski, S.L. (2012). Male veterans coping with the pendulum swing of rheumatoid arthritis pain: a qualitative study. CA Journal of Health Promotion, 10(1), 44-55.

Nyamathi, A., Heravian, A., Salem, B., Suresh, P., Sinha, S., Ganguly, K., Carpenter, C., Ramakrishna, P., Marfisee, M., & Liu, Y. (2013). Physical and Mental Health of Rural Southern Indian Women Living with AIDS. Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, 12(6): 391-396.

Nyamathi, A., Marlow, E., Zhang, S., Hall, E., Farabee, D., Marfisee, M., Khalilifard, F., Faucette, M., & Leake, B. (2012). Correlates of Serious Violent Crime for Recently Released Parolees with a History of Homelessness. Violence & Victims, 27(5), 793-810.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B., Meyer, V., Ganguly, K., Sinha, S., Ramakrishnan, P. (2012). Impact of an ASHA Intervention on Depressive Symptoms among Rural Women Living with AIDS in India: Comparison of the ASHA Life and Usual Care Program. AIDS Education & Prevention, 24(3), 280-93.

Nyamathi, A., Salem, B., Ernst, E., Keenan, C., Suresh, P., Sinha, S., Ganguly, K., Ramakrishnan, P., & Liu, Y. (2012). Correlates of Adherence among Rural Indian Women Living with HIV/AIDS. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 11, 327-345.

Nyamathi, A., Albarran, C., Branson, C., Marfisee, M., Khalilifard, K., & Leake, B. (2012). Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among Methadone Maintained Adults who Report Alcohol Use. American Journal on Addictions, 21, S49-S55.

Nyamathi, A., Ekstrand, E., Zolt-Gilburne, J., Ganguly, K., Sinha, S., Ramakrishnan, P., Suresh, P. Marfisee, M., & Leake, B. (2013). Correlates of Stigma among Rural Women Living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS & Behavior, 17(1), 329-339.

Nyamathi, A., Hudson, A., Greengold, B., & Leake, B. (2012). Characteristics of Homeless Youth who use Cocaine and Methamphetamine. American Journal on Addictions, 21(3), 249-9.

Nyamathi, A., Heravian, A., Zolt-Gilburne, J., Sinha, S., Ganguly, K., Liu, Y., Ramakrishnan, P., Marfisee, M., & Leake, B. (2011). Correlates of Depression among Rural Women living with AIDS in Southern India. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 32, 385-91.

Nyamathi, A., Marlow, E., Branson, C., Marfisee, M., & Nandy, K. (2012). Hepatitis A and B Vaccine Completion among Homeless Adults with a History of Incarceration. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 8(1), 13-22.

Nyamathi, A., Leake, B., Albarran, C. R., Hall, E., Zhang, S., Farabee, D., Marlow, E., Marfisee, M., Khalilifard, F., & Faucette, M. (2011). Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Homeless Men on Parole. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 32, 501-511.

Nyamathi, A., Sinha, S., Ganguly, K., William, R., Heravian, A., Ramakrishnan, P., Greengold, B., Ekstrand, M., & Rao, P. V. (2011). Challenges Experienced by Rural Women in India Living with AIDS and Implications for the Delivery of HIV/AIDS Care. Health Care for Women International, 32, 300-313.

Nyamathi, A., Marfisee, M., Slagle, A., Greengold, B., Liu, Y., & Leake, B. (2012). Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Homeless Young Adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 34(1), 97-117.

Nyamathi, A., Nandy, K., Greengold, B., Marfisee, M., Khalilifard, F., Cohen, A., & Leake, B. (2011). Effectiveness of Intervention on Improvement of Drug Use among Methadone Maintained Adults. Journal of Addictive Disease, 30, 6-16.

Nyamathi, A., Slagle, A., Thomas, A., Hudson, A., Khalilifard, F., Avila, G., Orser, J., & Cuchilla, M. (2011). Art Messaging as a Medium to Engage Homeless Young Adults. Progress in Community Health Partnerships.5.1, 9-18.

Marlow, E., Nyamathi, A., Grajeda, W. T., Bailey, N., Weber, A., & Younger, J. (2012). Non-violent communication (NVC) training and empathy in male parolees. Journal of Correctional Health Care. 18(1), 8-19.

Albarran, C., & Nyamathi, A. (2011). HIV and Mexican Migrant Workers in the United States: A Review Applying the Vulnerable Populations Conceptual Model. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 22(3), 173-185.
Grants
2016 Summer Principal Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. Summer Research with National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Program. DA035409, $19,042.
2009 Summer Principal Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. Summer Research with NIDA Program. DA016147, $32,835
2014-2017 Principal Investigator: A. Nyamathi, ANP, PhD. Homeless Female Offenders Returning To The Community: Improving Hopeful Futures. National Institute on Drug Abuse. R34 DA035409, $688,605
2013-2018 Principal Investigator: A. Nyamathi, ANP, PhD. Asha Improving Health and Nutrition of Indian Women with AIDS and their Children. NIMH, R01 MHO98728, $2,934,843.
2013 Summer Principal Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. Summer Research with National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Program. DA027213, $7,020.
2012 Summer Principal Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. Summer Research with NIDA Program.DA016147, $11,232
2011 Summer Principal Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. Summer Research with National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Program. DA016147, $22,518.
2009-2013 Principal Investigator/Director: A. Nyamathi, ANP, PhD; Co-Directors: C. Keenan, A. Strehlow, Nurse Education Practice & Retention. Health Resources & Services Administration D11HP14613, $1,348,720.
2009-2014 Principal Investigator: A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. HBV Prevention for Homeless At-Risk for HBV/HCV/HIV. NIDA, R01 DA016147-01, $3,104,228.
2008-2011 Principal Investigator, A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. ASHA HIV Health Promotion Intervention in India. National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), 1R34 MH082662, $611,845
2008-2011 Principal Investigator, A. Nyamathi, ANP, Ph.D. An Arts Intervention for Drug-Using Homeless Youth, NIDA 1R21DA023521, $423,500.
2020-2021 Principal Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, PhD., Lee, D., ND, Gelberg, MD, MSPH. Pilot Studies Program. Impact of Community-Based Biofeedback Program on Drug Use and Mental Health among People Experiencing Homelessness” UCI- Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, $25,000.
2020-2023 Principal Investigator. M. Bender. Co-Investigator. A. Nyamathi, ANP, PhD. 1R01 HS27181-01A1 Organizing nursing to improve care quality and safety: a hybrid implementation-effectiveness study. Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Professional Societies
Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Tau Chapter
California Nurses Association
American Academy of Nursing
Other Experience
Founding Dean
UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing 2017—2021
Last updated
08/14/2023