Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi

Summary

Affiliation: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Cost-effectiveness analysis of a brief intervention delivered to problem drinkers presenting at an inner-city hospital emergency department
    F Michael Kunz
    Centerfor Health Economics and Policy Studies, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    J Stud Alcohol 65:363-70. 2004
  2. ncbi Correlates of readiness to change problem drinking among a sample of problem drinkers receiving care from an inner-city emergency department
    Fernando Antelo
    College of Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA
    Ethn Dis 18:S2-93-8. 2008
  3. ncbi Alcohol misuse and report of recent depressive symptoms among ED patients
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
    Am J Emerg Med 26:537-44. 2008
  4. ncbi Correlates of injury among ED visits: effects of alcohol, risk perception, impulsivity, and sensation seeking behaviors
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 33:101-8. 2007
  5. ncbi Evaluation of a brief intervention in an inner-city emergency department
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Ann Emerg Med 46:67-76. 2005
  6. ncbi Correlates of complementary and alternative medicine utilization in depressed, underserved african american and Hispanic patients in primary care settings
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Department of Family Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Altern Complement Med 14:537-44. 2008
  7. ncbi Alternative healthcare use in the under-served population
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Department of Family Medicine, Research Centers in Minority Institutions RCMI, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA
    Ethn Dis 15:531-9. 2005
  8. ncbi Treatment of self-reported depression among Hispanics and African Americans
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Dept of Family Medicine, and Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Health Care Poor Underserved 16:328-44. 2005
  9. ncbi Who is playing doctor? -- The gap between self-perceived versus professionally diagnosed chronic conditions among the underserved minority
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Department of Family Medicine, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Prev Med 41:883-6. 2005
  10. ncbi Correlates of self-diagnosis of chronic medical and mental health conditions in under-served African American and Latino populations
    Chizobam Ani
    Department of Family Medicine, Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90262, USA
    Ethn Dis 18:S2-105-11. 2008

Research Grants

  1. NASD ED SBIRT Collaborative STUDY
    Shahrzad Bazargan Hejazi; Fiscal Year: 2004

Detail Information

Publications23

  1. ncbi Cost-effectiveness analysis of a brief intervention delivered to problem drinkers presenting at an inner-city hospital emergency department
    F Michael Kunz
    Centerfor Health Economics and Policy Studies, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    J Stud Alcohol 65:363-70. 2004
    ..CONCLUSIONS: The preliminary results demonstrate the potential advantage of further research in this area with larger samples and a longer follow-up period...
  2. ncbi Correlates of readiness to change problem drinking among a sample of problem drinkers receiving care from an inner-city emergency department
    Fernando Antelo
    College of Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA
    Ethn Dis 18:S2-93-8. 2008
    ..In this study, we identify correlates of readiness to change problem drinking among a sample of ED patients with problem drinking...
  3. ncbi Alcohol misuse and report of recent depressive symptoms among ED patients
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
    Am J Emerg Med 26:537-44. 2008
    ..This study examined the magnitude of association between alcohol misuse and recent depressive symptoms...
  4. ncbi Correlates of injury among ED visits: effects of alcohol, risk perception, impulsivity, and sensation seeking behaviors
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 33:101-8. 2007
    ..10)] while problem drinking and personality factors were unrelated to injury. Other significant predictors were gender and age. Findings suggest a need for alcohol screening for patients who check themselves into the ED due to injury...
  5. ncbi Evaluation of a brief intervention in an inner-city emergency department
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Ann Emerg Med 46:67-76. 2005
    ..This study tests the effect of a brief intervention with emergency department (ED) patients to reduce at-risk drinking...
  6. ncbi Correlates of complementary and alternative medicine utilization in depressed, underserved african american and Hispanic patients in primary care settings
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Department of Family Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Altern Complement Med 14:537-44. 2008
    ..This study seeks to examine the correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in depressed underserved minority populations receiving medical care in primary care settings...
  7. ncbi Alternative healthcare use in the under-served population
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Department of Family Medicine, Research Centers in Minority Institutions RCMI, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA
    Ethn Dis 15:531-9. 2005
    ..To apply the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations to the examination of the correlates of alternative healthcare utilization among Hispanic and African-American adults residing in public housing...
  8. ncbi Treatment of self-reported depression among Hispanics and African Americans
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Dept of Family Medicine, and Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Health Care Poor Underserved 16:328-44. 2005
    ..Untreated depression among underserved racial and ethnic minorities is alarming and points to an urgent need for intervention...
  9. ncbi Who is playing doctor? -- The gap between self-perceived versus professionally diagnosed chronic conditions among the underserved minority
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Department of Family Medicine, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Prev Med 41:883-6. 2005
    ..To assess the gap between self-perceived and professionally diagnosed physical and mental conditions in underserved minority populations...
  10. ncbi Correlates of self-diagnosis of chronic medical and mental health conditions in under-served African American and Latino populations
    Chizobam Ani
    Department of Family Medicine, Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90262, USA
    Ethn Dis 18:S2-105-11. 2008
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  11. ncbi Prevalence of at-risk drinking among a national sample of medical students
    Ameet Arvind Shah
    Department of Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Subst Abus 30:141-9. 2009
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  12. ncbi Colorectal cancer screening among underserved minority population: discrepancy between physicians' recommended, scheduled, and completed tests
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Department of Family Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Patient Educ Couns 76:240-7. 2009
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  13. ncbi Using the information-motivation behavioral model to predict sexual behavior among underserved minority youth
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Department of Family Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Sch Health 80:287-95. 2010
    ..Using the IMB model, this study examines predictors of risky sexual behavior among underserved Hispanic and African-American youth...
  14. ncbi Alcohol use and adherence to prescribed therapy among under-served Latino and African-American patients using emergency department services
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA
    Ethn Dis 15:267-75. 2005
    ..Further research is also needed to factor in patient's ethnicity in the context of treatment adherence...
  15. ncbi Evaluating a tailored intervention to increase screening mammography in an urban area
    Bruce Allen
    Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Natl Med Assoc 97:1350-60. 2005
    ..African Americans and Latinas constituted 83.0% of the sample at assignment and 83.8% at six-month follow-up, which is representative of the study area...
  16. ncbi Alcohol misuse and depression symptoms among males and females
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Arch Iran Med 13:324-32. 2010
    ..To examine the association between alcohol misuse and depression symptoms as it varies among male and female patients...
  17. ncbi Prevalence of depression symptoms among adolescents aged 12-17 years in California and the role of overweight as a risk factor
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    Department of Psychiatry, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Ethn Dis 20:S1-107-15. 2010
    ..Literature documentation of the health consequences of obesity among adolescents continues to grow and includes the psychosocial consequences of obesity on this population...
  18. ncbi Preventive, lifestyle, and personal health behaviors among physicians
    Mohsen Bazargan
    Research Center in Minority Institutions, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 East 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Acad Psychiatry 33:289-95. 2009
    ..This study examines personal health behaviors and wellness, health-related lifestyles, and prevention screening practices among licensed physicians...
  19. ncbi Type of alcohol drink and exposure to violence: an emergency department study
    Cynthia Chavira
    College of Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    J Community Health 36:597-604. 2011
    ..Implications for ED and community interventions are suggested...
  20. ncbi Access to vision care in an urban low-income multiethnic population
    Richard S Baker
    Department of Ophthalmology, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA
    Ophthalmic Epidemiol 12:1-12. 2005
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  21. ncbi Patterns of intimate partner violence: a study of female victims in Malawi
    Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi
    College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    J Inj Violence Res 5:38-50. 2013
    ..This study aims to examine the lifetime prevalence of different types of intimate partner violence (IPV) among Malawi women ages 15 to 49, and its association with age, education, and living in rural versus urban areas...
  22. ncbi A retrospective study of demographic parameters and major health referrals among Afghan refugees in Iran
    Salman Otoukesh
    Department of Research, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
    Int J Equity Health 11:82. 2012
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  23. ncbi An evidence based alcohol screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) curriculum for emergency department (ED) providers improves skills and utilization
    Edward Bernstein
    Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Dowling 1 South, One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118, USA
    Subst Abus 28:79-92. 2007
    ..We describe here the implementation at 14 Academic EDs of a structured SBIRT curriculum to determine if this learning experience improves provider beliefs and practices...

Research Grants1

  1. NASD ED SBIRT Collaborative STUDY
    Shahrzad Bazargan Hejazi; Fiscal Year: 2004
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