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Ming Ji, PhD

Research Program: Health Outcomes & Behavior Program

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  • Overview

    Associations

    • Health Outcomes & Behavior Program

    Education & Training

    Graduate:

    • University of California, Davis, PhD - Biostatistics
    • Kansas State University, Masters - Mathematics
    • East China Normal University, Master of Sciences - Control System Theory
  • Research Interest

    Tobacco control and other behavioral interventions in cancer related research. New statistical methods related to cancer research using genetic technology (such as microarray and whole genome DNA sequencing).

  • Publications

    • Ji M, Negriff SL, Slezak JM, Taylor BL, Paz SR, Bhakta BB, Macias M, Arterburn DE, Crawford CL, Drewnowski A, Lewis KH, Moore DD, Murali SB, Young DR, Coleman KJ. Baseline Psychosocial, Environmental, Health, and Behavioral Correlates of 1- and 3-Year Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg. 2023 Oct.33(10):3198-3205. Pubmedid: 37612577.
    • Ji X, Covington LB, Patterson F, Ji M, Brownlow JA. Associations between sleep and overweight/obesity in adolescents vary by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. J Adv Nurs. 2023 May.79(5):1970-1981. Pubmedid: 36443810.
    • Mutka T, Seyfang A, Yoo JY, Dutra SVO, Ji M, Louis-Jacques A, Bruder K, Prescott S, Kim K, Groer M. Adverse pregnancy outcomes in Toxoplasma gondii seropositive Hispanic women. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2023 Mar.49(3):893-903. Pubmedid: 36495217. Pmcid: PMC9991953.
    • Drewnowski A, Hong BD, Shen E, Ji M, Paz SR, Bhakta BB, Macias M, Crawford CL, Lewis KH, Liu J, Moore DD, Murali SB, Young DR, Coleman KJ. Neighborhood deprivation and residential property values do not affect weight loss at 1 or 3 years after bariatric surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2023 Feb.31(2):545-552. Pubmedid: 36627742. Pmcid: PMC9877110.
    • Liang Z, Munro C, Yip H, Ji M, Moore KS, Ferreira T, Signorile JF, Pan Y. Randomized Controlled Study of Self-Managed Music-Guided Exercise Intervention Following Intensive Care. Nurs Res. 2023 Apr.72(3):193-199. Pubmedid: 36638206.
    • Young DR, Hong BD, Lewis KH, Paz SR, Bhakta BB, Macias M, Crawford CL, Drewnowski A, Ji M, Moore DD, Shen E, Murali SB, Coleman KJ. The association of 1-year weight loss from bariatric surgery and self-reported sleep: a prospective cohort. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2022 Nov.30(11):2307-2316. Pubmedid: 36321277.
    • Coleman KJ, Paz SR, Bhakta BB, Taylor B, Liu J, Yoon TK, Macias M, Arterburn DE, Crawford CL, Drewnowksi A, Figueroa Gray MS, Hansell LD, Ji M, Lewis KH, Moore DD, Murali SB, Young DR. Cohort profile: The Bariatric Experience Long Term (BELONG): a long-term prospective study to understand the psychosocial, environmental, health and behavioural predictors of weight loss and regain in patients who have bariatric surgery. BMJ Open. 2022 May.12(5):e059611. Pubmedid: 35613770. Pmcid: PMC9125764.
    • Teran-Wodzinski P, Haladay D, Vu T, Ji M, Coury J, Adams A, Schwab L, Visovsky C. Assessing gait, balance, and muscle strength among breast cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN): study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials. 2022 Apr.23(1):363. Pubmedid: 35477489. Pmcid: PMC9044705.
    • Munro CL, Liang Z, Ji M, Elías MN, Chen X, Calero K, Ely EW. Family automated voice reorientation (FAVoR) intervention for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021 Mar.102:106277. Pubmedid: 33482395. Pmcid: PMC8009830.
    • Flanagan J, Boltz M, Ji M. A Predictive Model of Intrinsic Factors Associated with Long-Stay Nursing Home Care After Hospitalization. Clin Nurs Res. 2021 Jun.30(5):654-661. Pubmedid: 33371742.
    • Lewis KH, Ji M, Bai Y, Arterburn DE, Bhakta BB, Cornejo M, Crawford CL, Drewnowski A, Gray MF, Moore DD, Murali SB, Paz SR, Taylor B, Yoon TK, Young DR, Coleman KJ. Bariatric Surgical Alterations in Tolerability, Enjoyment and Cravings in the Diet (BSATED) instrument: A new scale to measure food preferences following bariatric surgery. Appetite. 2021 Jul.162:105151. Pubmedid: 33549835. Pmcid: PMC8058246.
    • Munro CL, Liang Z, Elías MN, Ji M, Chen X, Calero K. Sleep and Activity Patterns Are Altered During Early Critical Illness in Mechanically Ventilated Adults. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2021 Jan.40(1):29-35. Pubmedid: 33560633. Pmcid: PMC7880505.
    • Elías MN, Munro CL, Liang Z, Padilla Fortunatti CF, Calero K, Ji M. Nighttime Sleep Duration Is Associated With Length of Stay Outcomes Among Older Adult Survivors of Critical Illness. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2020 May.39(3):145-154. Pubmedid: 32251163.
    • Bowen ME, Rowe MA, Ji M, Cacchione P. A research proposal testing a new model of ambulation activity among long-term care residents with dementia/cognitive impairment: the study protocol of a prospective longitudinal natural history study. BMC Res Notes. 2019 Sep.12(1):557. Pubmedid: 31481129. Pmcid: PMC6724297.
    • Hudak EM, Bugos J, Andel R, Lister JJ, Ji M, Edwards JD. Keys to staying sharp: A randomized clinical trial of piano training among older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment. Contemp Clin Trials. 2019 Sep.84:105789. Pubmedid: 31226405. Pmcid: PMC6945489.
    • Sanchez-Flack J, Baquero B, Lin SF, Belch G, Pickrel JL, Anderson CAM, Arredondo E, Martinez ME, Mayer J, Ji M, Elder JP, Ayala GX. Evaluation of Store Environment Changes of an In-Store Intervention to Promote Fruits and Vegetables in Latino/Hispanic-Focused Food Stores. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Dec.17(1). Pubmedid: 31861788. Pmcid: PMC6981808.
    • Rodriguez C, Ji M, Wang HL, Padhya T, McMillan SC. Cancer Pain and Quality of Life. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Apr.21(2):116-123. Pubmedid: 30829932.
    • McClure JR, Tal I, Macera CA, Ji M, Nievergelt CM, Lee SY, Kayman J, Zisook S. Agreement between self and psychiatrist reporting of suicidal ideation at a Veterans Administration psychiatric emergency clinic. Depress Anxiety. 2018 Nov.35(11):1114-1121. Pubmedid: 30102445.
    • González-Mercado VJ, Saligan LN, Ji M, Groer M, Pedro E, McMillan S. Differences in the Severity, Distress, Interference, and Frequency on Cancer-Related Symptoms Between Island Hispanic Puerto Ricans and Mainland Non-Hispanic Whites. J Immigr Minor Health. 2018 Aug.20(4):1029-1039. Pubmedid: 28921411. Pmcid: PMC5860921.
    • Ayala GX, Molina M, Madanat H, Nichols JF, McKenzie TL, Ji M, Holguin M, Cuestas L, Sumek C, Labarca C, Elvira S, Arredondo EM, Elder JP. Intervention Effects on Latinas' Physical Activity and Other Health Indicators. Am J Prev Med. 2017 Mar.52(3 Suppl 3):S279-S283. Pubmedid: 28215381.
    • D'Aoust RF, Rossiter AG, Elliott A, Ji M, Lengacher C, Groer M. Women Veterans, a Population at Risk for Fibromyalgia: The Associations Between Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, and Quality of Life. Mil Med. 2017 Jul.182(7):e1828-e1835. Pubmedid: 28810979.
    • Munro CL, Cairns P, Ji M, Calero K, Anderson WM, Liang Z. Delirium prevention in critically ill adults through an automated reorientation intervention - A pilot randomized controlled trial. Heart Lung. 2017 Aug.46(4):234-238. Pubmedid: 28606450.
    • Wang HL, Ji M, Visovsky C, Rodriguez CS, Elliott AF, Gwede CK, Padhya TA, Ridley MB, McMillan SC. Clinically Relevant Four-Level Cancer-Related Fatigue Among Patients With Various Types of Cancer. J Adv Pract Oncol. 2016 Oct.7(1):23-37. Pubmedid: 27713842. Pmcid: PMC5045276.
    • Marquez B, Gonzalez P, Gallo L, Ji M. Latino Civic Group Participation, Social Networks, and Physical Activity. Am J Health Behav. 2016 Jul.40(4):437-445. Pubmedid: 27338990. Pmcid: PMC8213013.
    • Wang HL, Visovsky C, Ji M, Groer M. Stress-related biobehavioral responses, symptoms, and physical activity among female veterans in the community: An exploratory study. Nurse Educ Today. 2016 Dec.47:2-9. Pubmedid: 27372810.
    • Groer M, Ashmeade T, Louis-Jacques A, Beckstead J, Ji M. Relationships of Feeding and Mother's Own Milk with Fecal Calprotectin Levels in Preterm Infants. Breastfeed Med. 2016 05.11:207-212. Pubmedid: 27002351. Pmcid: PMC4860673.
    • McClure JR, Criqui MH, Macera CA, Ji M, Nievergelt CM, Zisook S. Prevalence of suicidal ideation and other suicide warning signs in veterans attending an urgent care psychiatric clinic. Compr Psychiatry. 2015 Jul.60:149-155. Pubmedid: 25799463.
    • Bowen ME, Rowe MA, Hart-Hughes S, Barnett S, Ji M. Characteristics of and Barriers to Functional Status Assessment in Assisted Living. Res Gerontol Nurs. 2015 Aug.8(5):220-230. Pubmedid: 25893725.
    • Wu JQ, Wang KW, Zhao R, Li YY, Zhou Y, Li YR, Ji HL, Ji M. Male rural-to-urban migrants and risky sexual behavior: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 Mar.11(3):2846-2864. Pubmedid: 24619119. Pmcid: PMC3987008.
    • Ramos A, Quintana PJ, Ji M. Hair mercury and fish consumption in residents of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2014 Jan.73(1):19-25. Pubmedid: 24470983. Pmcid: PMC3901168.
    • Kang Sim DE, Hofstetter CR, Irvin VL, Ayers JW, Macera CA, Ji M, Hovell MF. Do christian denominations exhibit higher rates of alcohol consumption? A study of Korean American women in California. J Relig Health. 2013 Mar.52(1):285-298. Pubmedid: 21286816. Pmcid: PMC3560953.
    • Marshall SJ, Nicaise V, Ji M, Huerta C, Haubenstricker J, Levy SS, Ainsworth B, Elder JE. Using step cadence goals to increase moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013 Mar.45(3):592-602. Pubmedid: 23059868.
    • Levy SS, Macera CA, Hootman JM, Coleman KJ, Lopez R, Nichols JF, Marshall SJ, Ainsworth BA, Ji M. Evaluation of a multi-component group exercise program for adults with arthritis: Fitness and Exercise for People with Arthritis (FEPA). Disabil Health J. 2012 Oct.5(4):305-311. Pubmedid: 23021743.
    • Castañeda SF, Xiong Y, Gallo LC, Yepes-Rios M, Ji M, Talavera AC, Mendoza PM, Talavera GA. Colorectal cancer educational intervention targeting latino patients attending a community health center. J Prim Care Community Health. 2012 Jul.3(3):164-169. Pubmedid: 23803776. Pmcid: PMC4169886.
    • Lessov-Schlaggar CN, Wahlgren DR, Liles S, Ji M, Hughes SC, Winickoff JP, Jones JA, Swan GE, Hovell MF. Sensitivity to secondhand smoke exposure predicts future smoking susceptibility. Pediatrics. 2011 Aug.128(2):254-262. Pubmedid: 21746728. Pmcid: PMC3146357.
    • Medina-Torne S, Araneta MR, Macera CA, Kern M, Ji M. Dietary factors associated with adiponectin in Filipino-American women. Ethnic Dis. 2011.21(2):190-195. Pubmedid: 21749023.
    • Marshall SJ, Levy SS, Tudor-Locke CE, Kolkhorst FW, Wooten KM, Ji M, Macera CA, Ainsworth BE. Translating physical activity recommendations into a pedometer-based step goal: 3000 steps in 30 minutes. Am J Prev Med. 2009 May.36(5):410-415. Pubmedid: 19362695.
    • Adams MA, Mayer JA, Bowen DJ, Ji M. Season of interview and self-report of summer sun protection behaviors. Cancer Causes Control. 2009 Mar.20(2):153-162. Pubmedid: 18814049. Pmcid: PMC3655729.
    • Ding D, Hovell MF, Ji M, Hofstetter CR, Zheng P, Fu H, Hughes SC. Employment and social "determinants" of smoking in urbanizing China: a representative survey. Nicotine Tob Res. 2009 Jul.11(7):779-784. Pubmedid: 19420277. Pmcid: PMC2699925.
    • Ji M, Ding D, Hovell MF, Xia X, Zheng P, Fu H. Home smoking bans in an urbanizing community in China. Am J Prev Med. 2009 Aug.37(2):132-136. Pubmedid: 19524393. Pmcid: PMC2756453.
    • Zheng P, Fu Y, Lu Y, Ji M, Hovell MF, Fu H. Community smoking behavior in Changqiao, Shanghai. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2008.20(2):94-101. Pubmedid: 19124303.
    • Schultz ST, Klonoff-Cohen HS, Wingard DL, Akshoomoff NA, Macera CA, Ji M, Bacher C. Breastfeeding, infant formula supplementation, and Autistic Disorder: the results of a parent survey. Int Breastfeed J. 2006 Sep.1:16. Pubmedid: 16978397. Pmcid: PMC1578554.
    • Pernick Y, Nichols JF, Rauh MJ, Kern M, Ji M, Lawson MJ, Wilfley D. Disordered eating among a multi-racial/ethnic sample of female high-school athletes. J Adolesc Health. 2006 Jun.38(6):689-695. Pubmedid: 16730597.
    • Ji M, Gilchick RA, Bender SJ. Trends in helmet use and head injuries in San Diego County: the effect of bicycle helmet legislation. Accid Anal Prev. 2006 Jan.38(1):128-134. Pubmedid: 16223468.
    • Nichols JF, Rauh MJ, Lawson MJ, Ji M, Barkai HS. Prevalence of the female athlete triad syndrome among high school athletes. Arch Pediat Adol Med. 2006 Feb.160(2):137-142. Pubmedid: 16461868.
    • Riley DJ, Wingard D, Morton D, Nichols JF, Ji M, Shaffer R, Macera CA. Use of self-assessed fitness and exercise parameters to predict objective fitness. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2005 May.37(5):827-831. Pubmedid: 15870637.
    • Ji M, Andrisani OM. High-level activation of cyclic AMP signaling attenuates bone morphogenetic protein 2-induced sympathoadrenal lineage development and promotes melanogenesis in neural crest cultures. Mol Cell Biol. 2005 Jun.25(12):5134-5145. Pubmedid: 15923629. Pmcid: PMC1140587.
    • Bilodeau ML, Ji M, Paris M, Andrisani OM. Adenosine signaling promotes neuronal, catecholaminergic differentiation of primary neural crest cells and CNS-derived CAD cells. Mol Cell Neurosci. 2005 Jul.29(3):394-404. Pubmedid: 15886017.
    • Bousman CA, Blumberg EJ, Shillington AM, Hovell MF, Ji M, Lehman S, Clapp J. Predictors of substance use among homeless youth in San Diego. Addictive Behaviors. 2005 Jul.30(6):1100-1110. Pubmedid: 15925120.
    • Ji M, Hofstetter CR, Hovell M, Irvin V, Song YJ, Lee J, Park H, Paik HY. Smoking cessation patterns and predictors among adult Californians of Korean descent. Nicotine Tob Res. 2005 Feb.7(1):59-69. Pubmedid: 15804678.
    • Benoit SR, Fleming R, Philis-Tsimikas A, Ji M. Predictors of glycemic control among patients with Type 2 diabetes: a longitudinal study. BMC Public Health. 2005 Apr.5:36. Pubmedid: 15833140. Pmcid: PMC1090595.
    • Benoit SR, Ji M, Fleming R, Philis-Tsimikas A. Predictors of dropouts from a San Diego diabetes program: a case control study. Prev Chronic Dis. 2004 Oct.1(4):A10. Pubmedid: 15670442. Pmcid: PMC1277950.
    • Biener L, Ji M, Gilpin EA, Albers AB. The impact of emotional tone, message, and broadcast parameters in youth anti-smoking advertisements. J Health Commun. 2004 May.9(3):259-274. Pubmedid: 15360037.
    • Ji M, Xiong C, Grundman M. Hypothesis testing of a change point during cognitive decline among Alzheimer's disease patients. J Alzheimers Dis. 2003 Oct.5(5):375-382. Pubmedid: 14646028.
    • Blumberg EJ, Liles S, Kelley NJ, Hovell MF, Bousman CA, Shillington AM, Ji M, Clapp J. Predictors of weapon carrying in youth attending drop-in centers. Am J Health Behav. 33(6):745-758. Pubmedid: 19320622. Pmcid: PMC3519928.

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