معرفی
Shumenghui Zhai, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University. Her research focuses on cultural competency, sleep health, and community-based interventions addressing healthcare disparities among underserved populations. She holds a PhD in Nursing Science from the University of Washington, an MPH in Community and Behavioral Health Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and a BSN in Nursing Science from Nanjing Medical University.
- Education:
- PhD in Nursing Science, University of Washington
- MPH in Community and Behavioral Health Science, University of Pittsburgh
- BSN in Nursing Science, Nanjing Medical University
Her work emphasizes cross-cultural studies, particularly among Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, exploring perceptions of dementia, HPV vaccination barriers, and sleep management for children with chronic illnesses. Her interventions aim to enhance health equity through culturally tailored approaches.
Key presentations include discussions on sleep interventions for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and a synthesis of cultural frameworks in healthcare at national conferences.
She currently holds no listed scientific awards but actively contributes to collaborative research projects addressing health disparities.
