Soohyun Nam
PhD, ANP (BC), APRN
Associate Professor Tenure; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
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Research Summary
Social determinants of health, social networks, chronic disease self-management, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and health disparities research.
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Selected Publications
- Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysisNam S, Jung S, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Whittemore R. Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysis. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0281145. PMID: 36913354, PMCID: PMC10010537, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281145.
- Real-time racial discrimination, affective states, salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase in Black adultsNam S, Jeon S, Lee SJ, Ash G, Nelson LE, Granger DA. Real-time racial discrimination, affective states, salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase in Black adults. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0273081. PMID: 36103465, PMCID: PMC9473392, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273081.
- Correction to: Using the Implementation Research Logic Model as a Lens to View Experiences of Implementing HIV Prevention and Care Interventions with Adolescent Sexual Minority Men—A Global PerspectiveNelson LE, Ogunbajo A, Abu-Ba’are G, Conserve DF, Wilton L, Ndenkeh JJ, Braitstein P, Dow D, Arrington-Sanders R, Appiah P, Tucker J, Nam S, Garofalo R. Correction to: Using the Implementation Research Logic Model as a Lens to View Experiences of Implementing HIV Prevention and Care Interventions with Adolescent Sexual Minority Men—A Global Perspective. AIDS And Behavior 2022, 27: 144-144. PMID: 36098847, PMCID: PMC10192181, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03823-1.
- Objectively-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Immigrants in the US with Prior Gestational Diabetes MellitusHuang S, Ash GI, Nam S, Jeon S, McMahon E, Whittemore R. Objectively-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Immigrants in the US with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 11409. PMID: 36141683, PMCID: PMC9517195, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811409.
- Using the Implementation Research Logic Model as a Lens to View Experiences of Implementing HIV Prevention and Care Interventions with Adolescent Sexual Minority Men—A Global PerspectiveNelson LE, Ogunbajo A, Abu-Ba’are G, Conserve DF, Wilton L, Ndenkeh JJ, Braitstein P, Dow D, Arrington-Sanders R, Appiah P, Tucker J, Nam S, Garofalo R. Using the Implementation Research Logic Model as a Lens to View Experiences of Implementing HIV Prevention and Care Interventions with Adolescent Sexual Minority Men—A Global Perspective. AIDS And Behavior 2022, 27: 128-143. PMID: 35947235, PMCID: PMC10191897, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03776-5.
- Differences in employment, job characteristics, and work-related perceptions by sociodemographic factors among registered nurses of diverse race/ethnicityNam S, Kwon S, Lee SJ. Differences in employment, job characteristics, and work-related perceptions by sociodemographic factors among registered nurses of diverse race/ethnicity. Nursing Outlook 2022, 70: 737-748. PMID: 35933181, DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.05.014.
- 542-P: Determinants of Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Chinese Immigrants in the U.S. with Prior Gestational DiabetesHUANG S, ASH G, NAM S, JEON S, MCMAHON E, WHITTEMORE R. 542-P: Determinants of Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Chinese Immigrants in the U.S. with Prior Gestational Diabetes. Diabetes 2022, 71 DOI: 10.2337/db22-542-p.
- Abstract 11105: Real Time Racial Microaggression and Physiological Stress Responses Among Young and Middle Aged Black AdultsNam S, Jeon S, Ordway M, Nelson L, Vlahov D. Abstract 11105: Real Time Racial Microaggression and Physiological Stress Responses Among Young and Middle Aged Black Adults. Circulation 2021, 144: a11105-a11105. DOI: 10.1161/circ.144.suppl_1.11105.
- Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American womenMin H, Whittemore R, Kennedy HP, Nam S. Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women. Journal Of Women & Aging 2021, 34: 487-500. PMID: 34495818, PMCID: PMC8901798, DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2021.1974268.
- Racial Discrimination, Sedentary Time, and Physical Activity in African Americans: Quantitative Study Combining Ecological Momentary Assessment and AccelerometersNam S, Jeon S, Ash G, Whittemore R, Vlahov D. Racial Discrimination, Sedentary Time, and Physical Activity in African Americans: Quantitative Study Combining Ecological Momentary Assessment and Accelerometers. JMIR Formative Research 2021, 5: e25687. PMID: 34096870, PMCID: PMC8218214, DOI: 10.2196/25687.
- Mediating roles of psychological factors and physical and social environments between socioeconomic status and dietary behaviors among African Americans with overweight or obesityJung S, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Nam S. Mediating roles of psychological factors and physical and social environments between socioeconomic status and dietary behaviors among African Americans with overweight or obesity. Research In Nursing & Health 2021, 44: 513-524. PMID: 33782981, PMCID: PMC8068664, DOI: 10.1002/nur.22130.
- Ecological momentary assessment for health behaviors and contextual factors in persons with diabetes: A systematic reviewNam S, Griggs S, Ash GI, Dunton GF, Huang S, Batten J, Parekh N, Whittemore R. Ecological momentary assessment for health behaviors and contextual factors in persons with diabetes: A systematic review. Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice 2021, 174: 108745. PMID: 33713720, DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108745.
- Autonomy-Supportive Healthcare Climate and HIV-Related Stigma Predict Linkage to HIV Care in Men Who Have Sex With Men in Ghana, West AfricaGu LY, Zhang N, Mayer KH, McMahon JM, Nam S, Conserve DF, Moskow M, Brasch J, Adu-Sarkodie Y, Agyarko-Poku T, Boakye F, Nelson LE. Autonomy-Supportive Healthcare Climate and HIV-Related Stigma Predict Linkage to HIV Care in Men Who Have Sex With Men in Ghana, West Africa. Journal Of The International Association Of Providers Of AIDS Care (JIAPAC) 2021, 20: 2325958220978113. PMID: 33733909, PMCID: PMC7983411, DOI: 10.1177/2325958220978113.
- Feasibility and acceptability of intensive, real‐time biobehavioral data collection using ecological momentary assessment, salivary biomarkers, and accelerometers among middle‐aged African AmericansNam S, Dunton GF, Ordway MR, Ash GI, Jeon S, Vlahov D, Whittemore R, Nelson LE, Sinha R, Nunez‐Smith M, Granger DA. Feasibility and acceptability of intensive, real‐time biobehavioral data collection using ecological momentary assessment, salivary biomarkers, and accelerometers among middle‐aged African Americans. Research In Nursing & Health 2020, 43: 453-464. PMID: 32856310, PMCID: PMC8985242, DOI: 10.1002/nur.22068.
- Assessing the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations among U.S. healthcare workers: Data from the 2015 National Health Interview SurveySong M, Nam S, Buss J, Lee SJ. Assessing the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations among U.S. healthcare workers: Data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 2020, 75: 422-430. PMID: 32202219, PMCID: PMC9301781, DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2020.1743960.
- The prevalence of insulin refusal and psychological insulin resistance among Korean patients with type 2 diabetes mellitusSong Y, Ku BJ, Cho J, Jun Y, Kim B, Nam S. The prevalence of insulin refusal and psychological insulin resistance among Korean patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Annals Of Translational Medicine 2019, 7: 760. PMID: 32042776, PMCID: PMC6989974, DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.11.77.
- The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancyPark C, Nam S, Redeker NS, Shebl FM, Dixon J, Jung TH, Whittemore R. The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancy. Ethnicity And Health 2019, 27: 157-173. PMID: 31535571, DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2019.1658182.
- 824-P: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Methods and ProceduresNAM S, WHITTEMORE R, VLAHOV D, DUNTON G. 824-P: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Methods and Procedures. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-824-p.
- Social Network Structures in African American Churches: Implications for Health Promotion ProgramsNam S, Jung S, Whittemore R, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Redeker NS, Jeon S, Vlahov D. Social Network Structures in African American Churches: Implications for Health Promotion Programs. Journal Of Urban Health 2019, 96: 300-310. PMID: 30747370, PMCID: PMC6458228, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-018-00339-9.
- Motivational Interviewing to Improve Insulin Acceptance in Insulin-Naïve Korean Patients with Type 2 DiabetesSONG Y, CHO J, LEE H, PARK K, LEE Y, KIM B, SEO K, LIM A, JUN Y, NAM S. Motivational Interviewing to Improve Insulin Acceptance in Insulin-Naïve Korean Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-802-p.
- Relationships of Obesity-Related Behavior Patterns With Socioeconomic Status and Acculturation in Korean American WomenJang M, Jeon S, Nam S, Song HJ, Whittemore R. Relationships of Obesity-Related Behavior Patterns With Socioeconomic Status and Acculturation in Korean American Women. Clinical Nursing Research 2018, 29: 440-447. PMID: 29932007, DOI: 10.1177/1054773818783467.
- Relationships of Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Sociodemographics, and Body Mass Index With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among NursesNam S, Song M, Lee SJ. Relationships of Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Sociodemographics, and Body Mass Index With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Nurses. Workplace Health & Safety 2018, 66: 577-587. PMID: 29792132, PMCID: PMC8161463, DOI: 10.1177/2165079918771987.
- Physical neighborhood and social environment, beliefs about sleep, sleep hygiene behaviors, and sleep quality among African AmericansNam S, Whittemore R, Jung S, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Redeker NS. Physical neighborhood and social environment, beliefs about sleep, sleep hygiene behaviors, and sleep quality among African Americans. Sleep Health 2018, 4: 258-264. PMID: 29776620, PMCID: PMC5961740, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2018.03.002.
- Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American childrenJang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2018, 27: 3408-3417. PMID: 28771983, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13982.
- The Impact of Social Support on Self-care of Patients With Diabetes: What Is the Effect of Diabetes Type? Systematic Review and Meta-analysisSong Y, Nam S, Park S, Shin IS, Ku BJ. The Impact of Social Support on Self-care of Patients With Diabetes: What Is the Effect of Diabetes Type? Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2017, 43: 396-412. PMID: 28578632, DOI: 10.1177/0145721717712457.
- Lifestyle interventions based on the diabetes prevention program delivered via eHealth: A systematic review and meta-analysisJoiner KL, Nam S, Whittemore R. Lifestyle interventions based on the diabetes prevention program delivered via eHealth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine 2017, 100: 194-207. PMID: 28456513, PMCID: PMC5699208, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.04.033.
- Church-Based Recruitment to Reach Korean Immigrants: An Integrative ReviewPark C, Jang M, Nam S, Grey M, Whittemore R. Church-Based Recruitment to Reach Korean Immigrants: An Integrative Review. Western Journal Of Nursing Research 2017, 40: 1396-1421. PMID: 28424028, DOI: 10.1177/0193945917703938.
- Factors associated with school‐aged children's body mass index in Korean American familiesJang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Factors associated with school‐aged children's body mass index in Korean American families. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2017, 73: 1896-1909. PMID: 28181307, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13277.
- Occupational factors associated with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses: A cross sectional studyChin DL, Nam S, Lee SJ. Occupational factors associated with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses: A cross sectional study. International Journal Of Nursing Studies 2016, 57: 60-69. PMID: 27045565, PMCID: PMC4871118, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.01.009.
- Health values change over time in people with type 2 diabetesNam S, Whittemore R. Health values change over time in people with type 2 diabetes. Evidence-Based Nursing 2016, 19: 84. PMID: 26767609, DOI: 10.1136/eb-2015-102234.
- 4. Korean American Families’ Health BehaviorsJang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. 4. Korean American Families’ Health Behaviors. Nursing Outlook 2016, 64: 110-111. DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2015.11.005.
- High Blood Pressure and Related Factors Among Individuals at High Risk for HIV/Sexually Transmitted InfectionsNam S, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Davey-Rothwell MA, Latkin C. High Blood Pressure and Related Factors Among Individuals at High Risk for HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infections. Journal Of Clinical Hypertension 2015, 18: 572-580. PMID: 26514661, PMCID: PMC4851924, DOI: 10.1111/jch.12714.
- Lifestyle Intervention for Sleep Disturbances Among Overweight or Obese IndividualsNam S, Stewart KJ, Dobrosielski DA. Lifestyle Intervention for Sleep Disturbances Among Overweight or Obese Individuals. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2015, 14: 343-350. PMID: 26375410, PMCID: PMC4794423, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2015.1007992.
- Incorporating Cultural Perspectives into Diabetes Self-Management Programs for East Asian Immigrants: A Mixed-Study ReviewPark C, Nam S, Whittemore R. Incorporating Cultural Perspectives into Diabetes Self-Management Programs for East Asian Immigrants: A Mixed-Study Review. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2015, 18: 454-467. PMID: 25740553, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-015-0181-5.
- Social networks and future direction for obesity research: A scoping reviewNam S, Redeker N, Whittemore R. Social networks and future direction for obesity research: A scoping review. Nursing Outlook 2014, 63: 299-317. PMID: 25982770, PMCID: PMC4438261, DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2014.11.001.
- Weight Status, Gender, and Race/EthnicityMinges KE, Chao A, Nam S, Grey M, Whittemore R. Weight Status, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity. The Journal Of School Nursing 2014, 31: 135-145. PMID: 25312400, PMCID: PMC4363285, DOI: 10.1177/1059840514554089.
- Future directions for worksite cardiovascular risk factor reduction programs to reduce health disparitiesNam S, Whittemore R. Future directions for worksite cardiovascular risk factor reduction programs to reduce health disparities. Heart & Lung 2014, 43: 173-174. PMID: 24685395, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2014.03.006.
- Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Patient-Provider Relationships and Psychological Insulin Resistance Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.Nam S, Nam S, Song Y. Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Patient-Provider Relationships and Psychological Insulin Resistance Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. 2014, 1: 1-15. PMID: 25584361, PMCID: PMC4288822.
- Challenges of Diabetes Management in Immigrant Korean AmericansNam S, Song HJ, Park SY, Song Y. Challenges of Diabetes Management in Immigrant Korean Americans. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2013, 39: 213-221. PMID: 23427240, DOI: 10.1177/0145721713475846.
- Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly Korean Patients With Heart FailureSon YJ, Song Y, Nam S, Shin WY, Lee SJ, Jin DK. Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly Korean Patients With Heart Failure. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing 2012, 27: 528-538. PMID: 22343211, DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0b013e31823fa38a.
- Predictors of Exercise Intervention Dropout in Sedentary Individuals With Type 2 DiabetesNam S, Dobrosielski DA, Stewart KJ. Predictors of Exercise Intervention Dropout in Sedentary Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation And Prevention 2012, 32: 370-378. PMID: 23011489, PMCID: PMC3496000, DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0b013e31826be485.
- Effect of Culturally Tailored Diabetes Education in Ethnic Minorities With Type 2 DiabetesNam S, Janson SL, Stotts NA, Chesla C, Kroon L. Effect of Culturally Tailored Diabetes Education in Ethnic Minorities With Type 2 Diabetes. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing 2012, 27: 505-518. PMID: 21747287, DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0b013e31822375a5.
- Unmet Needs for Social Support and Effects on Diabetes Self-care Activities in Korean Americans With Type 2 DiabetesSong Y, Song HJ, Han HR, Park SY, Nam S, Kim MT. Unmet Needs for Social Support and Effects on Diabetes Self-care Activities in Korean Americans With Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2012, 38: 77-85. PMID: 22222514, PMCID: PMC3649548, DOI: 10.1177/0145721711432456.
- Utility of a Point-of-Care Device in Recruiting Ethnic Minorities for Diabetes Research with Community PartnersNam S, Han HR, Song HJ, Song Y, Kim KB, Kim MT. Utility of a Point-of-Care Device in Recruiting Ethnic Minorities for Diabetes Research with Community Partners. Journal Of Health Care For The Poor And Underserved 2011, 22: 1253-1263. PMID: 22080707, PMCID: PMC3649516, DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2011.0117.
- Development and validation of the high blood pressure-focused health literacy scaleKim MT, Song HJ, Han HR, Song Y, Nam S, Nguyen TH, Lee HC, Kim KB. Development and validation of the high blood pressure-focused health literacy scale. Patient Education And Counseling 2011, 87: 165-170. PMID: 22030252, PMCID: PMC3288330, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2011.09.005.
- Psychometric Evaluation of Hill-Bone Medication Adherence SubscaleSong Y, Han HR, Song HJ, Nam S, Nguyen T, Kim MT. Psychometric Evaluation of Hill-Bone Medication Adherence Subscale. Asian Nursing Research 2011, 5: 183-188. PMID: 25030368, DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2011.09.007.
- Barriers to diabetes management: Patient and provider factorsNam S, Chesla C, Stotts NA, Kroon L, Janson SL. Barriers to diabetes management: Patient and provider factors. Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice 2011, 93: 1-9. PMID: 21382643, DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2011.02.002.
- Factors Associated With Psychological Insulin Resistance in Individuals With Type 2 DiabetesNam S, Chesla C, Stotts NA, Kroon L, Janson SL. Factors Associated With Psychological Insulin Resistance in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2010, 33: 1747-1749. PMID: 20435797, PMCID: PMC2909055, DOI: 10.2337/dc10-0099.
Clinical Trials
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| Lifestyle and Glucose Fluctuations (LGF) |