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Associate Research Scientist
Biography
I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Yale School of Medicine’s AIDS Program. I received my Ph.D. in Communication from SUNY at Albany. My research lie in the intersection of health communication, communication technology, and public health. My work investigates the influence of technology affordances and user engagement with mHealth technologies on health behavior change, and the design and implementation of communication technology for improving individuals’ well-being.
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Infectious Diseases
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Education & Training
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Yale University (2021)
- PhD
- University at Albany, State University of New York, Communication (2019)
- MA
- University of Miami, Communication (2013)
- BA
- Wuhan Institute of Technology, English and Law (2011)
Research
Overview
My research lie in the intersection of health communication, communication technology, and public health. My work investigates the influence of technology affordances and user engagement with mHealth technologies on health behavior change, and the design and implementation of communication technology for improving individuals’ well-being.
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Frequent collaborators of Xin Zhou's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Xin Zhou's research output by year.
Frederick Lewis Altice, MD, MA
Roman Shrestha, PhD, MPH
Tyler Shelby
13Publications
20Citations
Publications
2022
mHealth Intervention to Improve Treatment Outcomes Among People With HIV Who Use Cocaine: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Ranjit YS, Krishnan A, Ghosh D, Cravero C, Zhou X, Altice FL. mHealth Intervention to Improve Treatment Outcomes Among People With HIV Who Use Cocaine: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols 2022, 11: e28332. PMID: 35254270, PMCID: PMC8938831, DOI: 10.2196/28332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsINTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIERMobile health interventionsAntiretroviral therapyTreatment outcomesHealth interventionsHIV treatment outcomesInstitutional review boardTechnology-based interventionsControlled TrialsHIV servicesMedication adherenceStudy populationElectronic pillboxMulticomponent interventionUse cocaineAdherence behaviorHIVMHealth interventionsFinal enrollmentReview boardStudy designDrug abuse
2021
Acceptability of an mHealth App That Provides Harm Reduction Services Among People Who Inject Drugs: Survey Study
Shelby T, Zhou X, Barber D, Altice F. Acceptability of an mHealth App That Provides Harm Reduction Services Among People Who Inject Drugs: Survey Study. Journal Of Medical Internet Research 2021, 23: e25428. PMID: 34259640, PMCID: PMC8319773, DOI: 10.2196/25428.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsSyringe services programHarm reduction servicesReduction servicesSecondary outcomesMHealth appsParticipant characteristicsHarm reduction needsHome deliveryMost participantsRespondent-driven samplingPrimary outcomeSuboptimal accessIndependent correlatesMedical recordsDrug injectionMobile health appsPWIDSummary scoresMedication remindersSSP usePoisson regressionUnstable housingVulnerable populationsSyringe deliveryHealth appsPurposeful Fentanyl Use and Associated Factors among Opioid-Dependent People Who Inject Drugs
Chandra DK, Altice FL, Copenhaver MM, Zhou X, Didomizio E, Shrestha R. Purposeful Fentanyl Use and Associated Factors among Opioid-Dependent People Who Inject Drugs. Substance Use & Misuse 2021, 56: 979-987. PMID: 33769199, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1901931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsOpioid-dependent PWIDFentanyl useOpioid-dependent peopleIndependent correlatesSevere depressionSex-related risk behaviorsMethadone-maintained patientsMultivariable logistic regressionOpioid-related mortalityRecent cocaine useCross-sectional surveySelf-reported drugMethadone dosageYoung PWIDDaily injectionsMethadone clinicsAssociated FactorsFentanyl exposureHigh prevalencePWIDSynthetic opioidsCocaine useYounger ageRisk behaviorsLogistic regressionUse of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among People Who Inject Drugs: Exploratory Findings of the Interaction Between Race, Homelessness, and Trust
Zhou X, Altice FL, Chandra D, Didomizio E, Copenhaver MM, Shrestha R. Use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among People Who Inject Drugs: Exploratory Findings of the Interaction Between Race, Homelessness, and Trust. AIDS And Behavior 2021, 25: 3743-3753. PMID: 33751313, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03227-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxisPrEP useProvider trustPatient-level factorsOpioid-dependent patientsLogistic regression analysisNon-homeless participantsHomeless participantsRace/ethnicityEligibility criteriaCross-sectional dataPrEPProphylaxisMethadoneRegression analysisDrugsExploratory findingsParticipantsPotential moderatorsPWIDPatientsSignificant moderatorExamining user engagement and use of fitness tracking technology through the lens of technology affordances
Zhou, X., Krishnan, A., & Dincelli, E. (2021). Examining user engagement and use of fitness tracking technology through the lens of technology affordances. (2021). Behaviour & Information Technology, doi: 10.1080/0144929X.2021.1915383Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Toward reducing institutional digital divides in the media industry: Examining social media use in ethnic media organizations
Zhou, X., & Matsaganis, M. (2020). Toward reducing institutional digital divides in the media industry: Examining social media use in ethnic media organizations. International Journal of Communication, 14, 1004-1024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWearable Devices and Privacy Concerns: Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation.
Dincelli, E., Zhou, X., Yayla, A., & Jafarian, H. (2020). Wearable Devices and Privacy Concerns: Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation. In Privacy Concerns Surrounding Personal Information Sharing on Health and Fitness Mobile Apps (pp. 83-111). IGI Global.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
What Predicts Exercise Maintenance and Well-Being? Examining The Influence of Health-Related Psychographic Factors and Social Media Communication.
Zhou X, Krishnan A. What Predicts Exercise Maintenance and Well-Being? Examining The Influence of Health-Related Psychographic Factors and Social Media Communication. Health Communication 2019, 34: 589-597. PMID: 29373041, DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2018.1428851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchModeling the effect of health antecedents and social media engagement on healthy eating and quality of life
Krishnan, A., & Zhou, X. (2019). Modeling the effect of health antecedents and social media engagement on healthy eating and quality of life. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 47(4), 365-380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEthnic media producers of New York City: Confronting the challenges of the digital age.
Matsaganis, M., & Zhou, X. (2019). Ethnic media producers of New York City: Confronting the challenges of the digital age. In Yu, S. & Matsaganis, M. (Eds.), Ethnic Media in the digital age. New York, NY: Routledge.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
activity Reviewer
Journal ServicePolish Psychological BulletinDetails2019 - Presentactivity Reviewer
Journal ServiceHealth CommunicationDetails2019 - Presentactivity Reviewer
Journal ServicePLOS OneDetails06/01/2020 - Presentactivity Reviewer
Journal ServiceAslib Journal of Information ManagementDetails2020 - Presentactivity Reviewer
Professional OrganizationsAmerican Public Health AssociationDetails2017 - Present
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