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Research Overview
Research Overview
Dr. Chaliawala's research focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities affecting vulnerable and underrepresented populations, with particular emphasis on international college students, sexual health, minority health, and psychosocial well-being.
Drawing on public health and behavioral science frameworks, her work examines the intersection of cultural influences, social determinants, and individual factors that shape health behaviors and outcomes. Dr. Chaliawala is particularly interested in how cultural contexts, adverse experiences, and systemic barriers affect sexual health knowledge, mental health, and academic success among college-age populations.
Dr. Chaliawala is a quantitative public health researcher whose work centers on rigorous survey design and analysis grounded in cultural and social context. Her methodology emphasizes developing and validating measurement tools that capture the lived experiences of international and marginalized student populations, including constructs such as sexual health, mental health, resilience, and adverse childhood experiences. She frequently employs large-scale survey designs, multivariable statistical analysis, and psychometric approaches to examine how cultural norms, structural barriers, and social determinants shape health behaviors and outcomes.
Current Research Areas:
International Student Health Disparities: Investigating the unique health challenges faced by international college students in the United States, including sexual health, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, and menstrual health
Sexual Health & Culture: Exploring sexual health attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors among South Asian international students and understanding how cultural values intersect with sexual health decision-making
Mental Health & Resilience: Examining psychological well-being, stress, loneliness, and protective factors that support academic success and mental health among diverse student populations
Adverse Experiences: Understanding the prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), childhood sexual abuse, and non-partner sexual violence on health outcomes and help-seeking behaviors
Student Research Journal Articles
Student Research Journal Articles
*Moore, M & Chaliawala, K.S. (2026). Cardiovascular Health Trajectories of Afro-Caribbean Immigrants in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review on Immigrant Advantage, Generational Change, and Structural Influences (2019-2025). Boston Congress of Public Health Review. doi:10.54111/001c.155539
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Vidourek, R. A., Chaliawala, K.S., King, K. A. & Yockey, R. A. (2026). Disparities in Bullying Victimization: Risk and Protective Factors for Asian American Adolescents. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 1β12.
Chaliawala, K. S. (2025). Between Silence and Stress: Menstrual Health, Mental Well-being, and Academic Disruption Among International College Students. Reproductive, Female and Child Health, 4 (4), e70044.Β
Chaliawala, K. S., Vidourek, R.A, & King, K.A. (2025). Intimate Partner Violence Among International College Students in the United States. Journal of International Students, 15 (12), 159-176.Β
Chaliawala, K. S., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2025). Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors Among South Asian International College Students: Implications for Culturally Sensitive Public Health Interventions. UAIDβs Journal of Health Equity, 4, 5-13.Β
Chaliawala, K.S., Vidourek, R. A., King, K. A., & Merianos, A. L. (2025). Investigating Psychological Well-Being and Resilience among International College Students in the United States. Journal of International Students, 15(8), 77 β 94.Β
Chaliawala, K. S, Vidourek, R.A, & King, K.A (2025). Exploring the impact of depression, stress, and sleep disturbances on academic success in international college students. Journal of International Students, 15(7), 85-108.Β
King, K. A., Chaliawala, K. S., & Vidourek, R. A. (2025). Do parenting behaviors impact adolescent alcohol use differently among male and female adolescents? Β Journal of Substance Use.Β
Chaliawala, K.S., & Dubey, P. (2025). A Narrative Review of Interventions on Menstrual Health for Adolescent Girls in Rural India. Boston Congress of Public Health Review, Spring 2025(90).
Chaliawala, K.S. & Smith, M. L. (2025). Mental Health Factors: Stress, Loneliness, and Academic Performance in Domestic vs. International College Students. Boston Congress of Public Health Review, Spring 2025(90).Β
Chaliawala, K.S., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2025). Investigating Condom Use: Exploring Perceived Barriers and Benefits Among South-Asian International College Students in the US. American Journal of Sexuality Education.
Chaliawala, K.S., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2025). Examining Adverse Childhood Experiences, Sexual Behaviors, and Condom Use among College Students. Boston Congress of Public Health Review, Spring 2025(90).Β
Chaliawala, K.S., & Rojas-Guyler, L. (2025) Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Asian American Adults: Prevalence, Cultural Barriers, and Mental Health Implications. Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence, 10(1), Article 7.Β
Vidourek, R. A., Chaliawala, K.S., & King, K. A. (2025). Gauging Risk and Protective Factors Contributing to E-Cigarette Use Among Multiracial Youth. Ohio Journal of Public Health, 7(1).Β
Vidourek, R. A., Chaliawala, K.S., & King, K. A. (2024). Depression Among Asian Adolescents: A Multifaceted Examination of Risk and Protective Factors. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies. 1β14.
Chaliawala, K.S., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K.A. (2024). Non-Partner Sexual Violence Among International College Students in the United States. Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence, 9(2), 6.Β
Vidourek, R. A., Chaliawala, K. S., King, K. A. (2024) Individual, Parent, and School Factors Associated with E-Cigarette Use Among Asian Adolescents. Journal of Substance Use.Β
Burbage, M.L., Chaliawala, K.S., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. Psychosocial factors associated with recent casual sex among urban college students. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 1-17Β
Rojas-Guyler, L., Chaliawala, K. S., Jimenez, S., Grier, T., & Jason, D. (2024) Mental Health and Social Support among Hispanic Adults: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Intervention. Ohio Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Future Focus, XXXXV (1), 21-32.Β
Chaliawala, K.S., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K.A. (2024). Anxiety among Asian International Students in the US: A Systematic Literature Review, Journal of American College Health, 1-8.Β
Yockey, R. A., Chaliawala, K., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. (2024) School Factors Associated with Past 30-Day E-Cigarette Use among Hispanic Youth. The Journal of School Nursing.Β
Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A, Oliver, A.P., & Chaliawala, K. (2024). Social, psychological, demographic, and trauma-related factors associated with daily tobacco use among emerging adults. American Journal of Health Education, 55(3), 169β176.Β
Chaliawala, K. S. & Rojas-Guyler, L. (2024). Examining Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among Asian Adults. Published in The National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates (National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies) Monograph Series.
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