Farzana Kapadia
Farzana Kapadia
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Professor of Epidemiology
Director of Undergraduate Programs
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Professional overview
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Dr. Farzana Kapadia is Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health at the NYU School of Global Public Health and at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health. Dr. Kapadia is also affiliated with the Institute of Human Development and Social Change and Population Center at NYU.
Dr. Kapadia has long standing research interests in understanding the social and structural drivers of HIV/STIs as well as sexual and reproductive health outcomes in underserved and marginalized populations. Dr. Kapadia has over 20 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of observational studies and HIV/STI intervention and prevention trials in underserved and marginalized populations in urban settings, both in the US and in Africa (Ghana and Kenya).
Dr. Kapadia has a passion for teaching and mentoring. She teaches the core Epidemiology for in-coming MPH students and has also taught key epidemiology courses, including Intermediate Epidemiology and Outbreak Epidemiology at GPH as well as an HIV-related course at NYU London. The overarching goal of Dr. Kapadia’s teaching is to train students to become epidemiologists and public health practitioners who are critical and creative thinkers as well as champions and advocates for inclusive solutions to our local and global public health challenges.
In addition to her research and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Kapadia serves as the Deputy Editor for the American Journal of Public Health.
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Education
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BS, Biology and History, SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, NYMPH, Community Public Health, New York University, New York, NYPhD, Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Honors and awards
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Excellence in Public Health Faculty Award, New York University (2012)Steinhardt Goddard Award (2011)Community Collaborative Award, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development (2009)Elected Member, American College of Epidemiology (2007)
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Areas of research and study
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Behavioral Determinants of HealthBehavioral ScienceEpidemiologyHIV/AIDSReproductive HealthSocial BehaviorsSocial Determinants of HealthSocial epidemiologySubstance Abuse
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Publications
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Cancer screening behaviors among people with HIV in the United States and the role of social determinants of health: A systematic review
Failed retrieving data.Expanding PrEP Access by Embedding Unannounced SNAPS Navigators in High STI Testing Clinical Sites
Failed retrieving data.The Mediating Role of Frailty in Healthcare Utilization Among Sexual and Gender Minorities: A Comparison of Generalist, Specialist, and Mental Health Visits
Failed retrieving data.Sex-Based Disparities in Health Outcomes and Pandemic-Related Stressors Among Persons with Substance Use Disorders : Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021
AbstractMoore, B., & Kapadia, F. (n.d.).Publication year
2025Journal title
Substance Use and MisuseAbstractIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare access and exacerbated health disparities, particularly among persons with a substance use disorder (SUD). Research on gender and sex-based disparities in health outcomes among people with SUDs is warranted, especially following periods of economic and social shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to examine sex-based differences in health outcomes and pandemic-related stressors among US adults with past-year SUD following the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health were used to examine past-year sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnoses, emergency department visits, overnight hospital stays, serious psychological distress, and unmet mental health needs among those with SUDs. Pandemic-related stressors included frequency of serious financial worries, mental health impacts, changes to substance use, and health care access challenges. Weighted prevalence estimates for sociodemographics, SUD-type, and outcomes were calculated by sex. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to estimate adjusted prevalence odds ratios. Results: Female persons with SUDs had higher odds of adverse health outcomes—including past-year STI diagnosis (AOR = 2.00; 95%CI:1.25–3.20) and serious psychological distress (AOR = 2.06; 95%CI:1.72–2.47)—as well as higher odds of experiencing pandemic-related stressors including frequent, serious financial worries (AOR = 1.31; 95%CI:1.09–1.57) and increased alcohol use due to the pandemic (AOR = 1.51; 95%CI:1.23-1.85) compared to male persons. Conclusions: Following the initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, female persons with SUDs experienced disproportionate adverse health and pandemic-related impacts. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address health and social vulnerabilities exacerbated by large-scale crises.The Escalating War on Immigrants Is a Public Health Crisis
Failed retrieving data.Tracking Sexually Transmitted Infections among Cisgender Women Seeking Care at an Urban Safety-Net Hospital to Identify HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Candidates
Failed retrieving data.A mixed-methods evaluation of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis educational intervention for healthcare providers in a NYC safety-net hospital-based obstetrics and gynecology clinic
Failed retrieving data.ACCULTURATION, PERCEPTIONS ABOUT SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND UTILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONG US-BASED SOUTH ASIANS
Failed retrieving data.Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being : A Public Health of Consequence, February 2024
Failed retrieving data.Assessing how frailty and healthcare delays mediate the association between sexual and gender minority status and healthcare utilization in the All of Us Research Program
Failed retrieving data.Life Expectancy in the United States : A Public Health of Consequence, June 2024
Failed retrieving data.Mass Incarceration and Health Inequities : A Public Health of Consequence, September 2024
Failed retrieving data.Our Public Health Workforce, Our Future : A Public Health of Consequence, May 2024
AbstractKapadia, F. (n.d.).Publication year
2024Journal title
American journal of public healthVolume
114Issue
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461-462Abstract~Polarization, Partisanship, and Political Alignment Threaten Public Health : A Public Health of Consequence, October 2024
Failed retrieving data.Protecting Immigrant Children : A Public Health of Consequence, March 2024
Failed retrieving data.Safeguarding the Health of Mothers : A Public Health of Consequence, July 2024
Failed retrieving data.School-Based Health Centers Are a Critical Component of Health Care for Children : A Public Health of Consequence, August 2024
Failed retrieving data.Social Justice and Public Health : A Public Health of Consequence, April 2024
Failed retrieving data.The Value of Peace : A Public Health of Consequence, January 2024
Failed retrieving data.Understanding the Post-Dobbs Landscape for Abortion Care in the United States
Failed retrieving data.Climate Justice and Health Equity : A Public Health of Consequence, October 2023
Failed retrieving data.Data Democratization for Health Equity : A Public Health of Consequence, August 2023
Failed retrieving data.Environmental Justice From Pennsylvania to Paris : A Public Health of Consequence, January 2023
Failed retrieving data.EquiPrEP : An implementation science protocol for promoting equitable access and uptake of long-acting injectable HIV preexposure prophylaxis (LAI-PrEP)
Failed retrieving data.Health Equity Requires Public Health Workforce Diversity and Inclusivity : A Public Health of Consequence, September 2023
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