Divya Bhagianadh Data-verified

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Assistant Professor of Public Health

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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8 h-index 42 pubs 249 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Divya Bhagianadh's research focuses on health disparities and interventions for older adults, particularly in rural populations. Her work investigates the utilization and outcomes of telebehavioral health services compared to in-person care, with a specific emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on service delivery in rural communities and schools. Bhagianadh has also examined factors influencing vaccine hesitancy among older adults and explored potential risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline in specific occupational groups, such as agricultural workers. Her research utilizes data from studies like the National Health and Aging Trends Study to understand end-of-life patterns and the effectiveness of telehealth in treating substance use disorders. Bhagianadh's scholarship includes 42 publications and has garnered 236 citations, with an h-index of 8.

Metrics

  • h-index: 8
  • Publications: 42
  • Citations: 249

Selected Publications

  • Health Services Impact of Hospital-Older Adult Center Partnerships for People Living with Dementia (2025)
  • Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries: Exploring Linkages With Neighborhood Characteristics (2025)
  • Can Partnerships Between Hospitals and Older Adult Centers Impact Healthcare Utilization and Medicare Costs Among People Living With Dementia? (2025)
  • CANNABIS USE AMONG INFORMAL CAREGIVERS OVER 50: FINDINGS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH INTERVIEW SURVEY (2024)
  • Dementia-focused programs in older adult centers and health care use among individuals with dementia (2024)
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