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Omar Sims
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Associate Professor (P)
,
Social Work
,
College of Arts and Sciences
2015 -
Scientist (C)
,
Center for AIDS Research
,
School of Medicine
2015 -
Scientist (C)
,
Integrative Center for Aging Research
,
School of Medicine
2015 -
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2021
Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression and Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Behavioral Sciences
. 11.
2021
2021
Hepatitis C psychoeducation curriculum topics generated by group members
2021
2020
Arabic translation of the weight self-stigma questionnaire: Instrument validation study of factor structure and reliability
2020
2020
Quality of Life, Functioning, and Coping in HCV Patients Continuing Versus Ceasing Alcohol Use
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Health Promotion Practice
. 21:1012-1017.
2020
2020
A descriptive analysis of concurrent alcohol and substance use among patients living with HIV/HCV co-infection
2020
2020
Prevalence and Predictors of Co-occurring Hypertension and Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
. 7:365-373.
2020
2020
Alcohol Use and Ethnicity Independently Predict Antiretroviral Therapy Nonadherence Among Patients Living with HIV/HCV Coinfection
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Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
. 7:28-35.
2020
2020
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Tobacco Use and Concurrent Alcohol and Substance Use Among Patients Living with HIV/HCV Co-infection: Findings from a Large Urban Tertiary Center
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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
.
2020
2020
A Longitudinal Analysis of Patient-Level Factors Associated with Pap Test Uptake Among Chinese American Women
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Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
.
2020
2020
Personality in Combination with Alcohol and Drug Use and Psychiatric Disorders to Predict Psychosocial Characteristics and Behaviors of Hepatitis C Patients
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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
.
2020
2019
Religious and Spiritual Aspects of Disaster Experience Among Survivors of the 9/11 Attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center
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Journal of Religion and Health
. 58:1619-1630.
2019
2019
The association of quality of life, functioning, and coping with continuing versus ceasing alcohol use among HCV patients.
.
Health Promotion Practice
.
2019
2018
Resolution of ascites and hepatic encephalopathy and absence of variceal bleeding in decompensated hepatitis C virus cirrhosis patients
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JGH Open
. 2:317-321.
2018
2018
A comparison of urban and non-urban African American older adults on health-related characteristics
2018
2018
A Systematic Comparison of African American and Non-African American Patients on Psychosocial Aspects of Hepatitis C Infection
.
Journal of Religion and Health
. 57:1764-1770.
2018
2018
Prevalence and predictors of co-occurring diabetes and hypertension in community-dwelling older adults
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Geriatrics and Gerontology International
. 18:1356-1360.
2018
2018
A Descriptive Analysis of a Community Clinic Providing Hepatitis C Treatment to Poor and Uninsured Patients
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Journal of Community Health
. 43:725-730.
2018
2018
Prospective Longitudinal Substance Use Patterns in Patients Preparing for Hepatitis C Treatment
2018
2018
Effect of hepatitis c treatment on renal function in liver transplant patients
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Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
. 6:391-395.
2018
2018
Racial Differences in Associations of Perceived Health and Social and Physical Activities With Advance Care Planning, End-of-Life Concerns, and Hospice Knowledge
2018
2017
Assessment of recent HIV testing among older adults in the United States
2017
2017
Family Psychoeducation for Hepatitis C Patients and Their Families: Recommendation for Clinicians
2017
2017
Racial Disparities in Hepatitis C Treatment Eligibility.
2017
2017
The Productive Aging Concept and Social Work Students’ Perceptions Toward an Older Population
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Journal of Social Service Research
. 43:149-155.
2017
2017
HCV Health Policy Developments in Response to the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan: A Brief Update
2017
2017
An effectiveness study of group psychoeducation for hepatitis C patients in community clinics
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European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
. 29:679-685.
2017
2017
Racial disparities in hepatitis c treatment eligibility
2017
2017
Short article: Alcohol and substance use, race, and insurance status predict nontreatment for hepatitis C virus in the era of direct acting antivirals: A retrospective study in a large urban tertiary center
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European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
. 29:1219-1222.
2017
2016
Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Alcohol Use Among Patients with Hepatitis C: A Systematic Review
2016
2016
An assessment of concurrent drug and alcohol use among patients seeking treatment for hepatitis C
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Annals of Clinical Psychiatry
. 28:31-36.
2016
2015
Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection for social workers in public health, medical and substance use treatment settings
2015
2014
Longitudinal effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy and cytokine-related depression on hepatitis c viral logs during antiviral therapy
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Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
. 34:80-84.
2014
2014
An empirical study of alcohol consumption by patients considering HCV treatment
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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
. 40:484-489.
2014
2013
Birth Cohort Testing for Hepatitis C Virus: Implications for Clinical Social Workers in Health Care Settings
2013
Research
Principal Investigator On
Substance Use and HIV Prevention Research in Minority Communities Training Program
awarded by
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
2018 - 2020
Teaching
Teaching Activities
SW200 - Prof Comm SW (Summer Term 2020)
2020
SW320 - Social Work Research (Spring Term 2020)
2020
SW630 - Research w HLTH Populations I (Spring Term 2020)
2020
SW320 - Social Work Research (Fall Term 2019)
2019
SW630 - Research w HLTH Populations I (Fall Term 2019)
2019
SW200 - Prof Comm SW (Summer Term 2019)
2019
SW320 - Social Work Research (Spring Term 2019)
2019
SW630 - Research w HLTH Populations I (Spring Term 2019)
2019
SW320 - Social Work Research (Fall Term 2018)
2018
SW630 - Research w HLTH Populations I (Fall Term 2018)
2018
SW200 - Prof Comm SW (Summer Term 2018)
2018
SW320 - Social Work Research (Spring Term 2018)
2018
SW630 - Research w HLTH Populations I (Spring Term 2018)
2018
SW314 - Hum Behavior/Soc Environmnt II (Fall Term 2017)
2017
SW630 - Research w HLTH Populations I (Fall Term 2017)
2017
SW200 - Prof Comm SW (Summer Term 2017)
2017
SW314 - Hum Behavior/Soc Environmnt II (Spring Term 2017)
2017
SW320 - Social Work Research (Spring Term 2017)
2017
SW203 - Social Welfare History (Fall Term 2016)
2016
SW314 - Hum Behavior/Soc Environmnt II (Fall Term 2016)
2016
SW314 - Hum Behavior/Soc Environmnt II (Spring Term 2016)
2016
SW314 - Hum Behavior/Soc Environmnt II (Fall Term 2015)
2015
Background
Education And Training
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work,
University of Georgia
2011
Master of Social Work,
University of Georgia
2008
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Omar
Sims