Rubab Itrat Qureshi
Associate Professor
Rutgers School of Nursing
Suite 362 Ackerson Hall
180 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102

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Email Address: rubab.qureshi@rutgers.edu
Homepage Address: https://oirap.rutgers.edu/Facsurv/html/Rubab_Itrat_Qureshi.html
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5914-8606
  Education
Highest Earned Degree
PhD Urban Systems. Joint program of New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. 2010
  Publications
Chapters in Books or Monographs
2019: Qureshi, R. I. Disempowerment and Migrant Populations. In Social Pathways to Health Vulnerability (pp. 73-104). Springer, Cham.

2018: Qureshi, R. I. Case Study: Caring for a Pakistani Male Who Has Sex with Other Men. In Global Applications of Culturally Competent Health Care: Guidelines for Practice (pp. 267-271). Springer, Cham.

2017: Moola S, Munn Z, Tufanaru C, Aromataris E, Sears K, Sfetcu R, Currie M, Lisy K, Qureshi R, Mattis P, Mu P. Chapter 7: Systematic reviews of etiology and risk. In: Aromataris E, Munn Z (Editors). Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual. The Joanna Briggs Institute. Available from https://reviewersmanual.joannabriggs.org/
Articles in Refereed Journals
Published
2024: Zha P, Zhang C, Qureshi R, Cai G, Huang L, Liu Y. Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of new fear of the coronavirus questionnaire. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Mar 1;103(9):e37282. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000037282. PMID: 38428903; PMCID: PMC10906590. 

2022: Avadhani, A., Qureshi, R., Zha, P. COVID-19 Pandemic related challenges and Nurses’ Work Lives. Journal of Nursing Practice Applications and Reviews of Research. 12(2), p51-58. doi: https://doi.org/10.13178/jnparr. 2022.12.02.1207

2022: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Porter, S., & Lin, H. (2022) Psychometric Evaluation of the Patient-Nurse Trust Scale among Sexual and Gender Minorities, Journal of Community Health Nursing, 39:4, 238-250, DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2080500

2022: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., & Porter, S. Adverse childhood experiences and utilization of preventive healthcare among Generation Z sexual and gender minorities. Journal of LGBT Youth, 1-14.

2021: Zha, P., Mahat, G., Qureshi, R., Zhao, L., Shen, Q., Chao, Y. Y., & Liu, Y. Utilising a WeChat intervention to improve HIV and AIDS education among college students in China. Health Education Journal, 80(8), 1002-1013.

2020: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Porter, S., Chao, Y. Y., Pacquiao, D., Chase, S., & O’Brien-Richardson, P. Utilizing a mobile health intervention to manage hypertension in an underserved community. Western journal of nursing research, 42(3), 201-209.

2020: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Sickora, C., Porter, S. A., Chase, S. M., & Chao, Y. Y. Development of a patient-nurse trust scale in an underserved community setting. Journal of Community Health Nursing. 37(1). 1-11. doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2020.1693093.

2020: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., & Porter, S. An Assessment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Competencies Among Bachelors-Prepared Registered Nurses in Graduate-Level Study. Academic Medicine, 95(12S), S113-S120.

2018: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., & Benenson, I. Understanding Congenital Syphilis. Infants & Young Children, 31(4), 287-296.

2018: Qureshi, R., Jadotte, Y., Zha, P., Porter, S. A., Holly, C., Salmond, S., & Watkins, E. A. The association between prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and childhood obesity: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 16(8), 1643-1662.

2018: Baćak, V., Thurman, K., Eyer, K., Qureshi, R., Bird, J. D., Rivera, L. M., & Kim, S. A. Incarceration as a Health Determinant for Sexual Orientation and Gender Minority Persons. American journal of public health, (0), e1-e6.

2017: Qureshi, R., Porter, S., & Zha, P. Social determinants of health monitoring in pediatric primary care: Importance, screening, intervention, and follow-up. New Jersey Pediatrics. Winter 2017, 24-29.

2017: Qureshi, R. I., Zha, P., Kim, S., Hindin, P., Naqvi, Z., Holly, C., ... & Ritch, W. Health care needs and care utilization among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations in New Jersey. Journal of homosexuality, 65(2), 167-180.

2017: Jadotte, YT, Chase, SM, Qureshi, RI, Holly, C, Salmond, S. The HCAHPS Survey as a Potential Tool for Measuring Organizational Interprofessional Competency at American Hospitals Nationwide: A Content Analysis Study of Concept Validity. Health and Interprofessional Practice 3(2):eP1119.
Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.7710/2159-1253.1119

2016: Qureshi, R. I., Pacquiao, D. F. & Diegmann, E. K. Cultural practices of Pakistani immigrant women during pregnancy and childbirth. Online Journal of Cultural Competence in Nursing and Healthcare, 83-93. doi: 10.9730/ojccnh.org/v6n1a6

2015: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., Caldwell, B. A., Echevarria, M., Dubbs, W. B., & Sullivan, M. W. Developmental Surveillance and Screening Practices by Pediatric Primary Care Providers: Implications for Early Intervention Professionals. Infants & Young Children, 29(2), 91-101.

2015: Moola, S., Munn, Z., Sears, K., Sfetcu, R., Currie, M., Lisy, K., Tufanaru, C., Qureshi, R., Mattis, P., and Mu, P. Conducting systematic reviews of association (etiology): The Joanna Briggs Institute's approach, pg. 163-169.

2013: Qureshi, R., & Jadotte, Y. The association between prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and childhood obesity: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(6), 225-236.

2013: Qureshi, R., & Pacquiao, D. F. Ethnographic Study of Experiences of Pakistani Women Immigrants With Pregnancy, Birthing, and Postpartum Care in the United States and Pakistan. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 24(4), 355-362

2012: Qureshi, R. Cochrane Review Summary: Continuous support for women during childbirth (Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr GJ, Sakala C, Weston J. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 2.
Accepted or In Press
2023: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Porter, S., Zhang, C. Moderating Effects of the Patient-Nurse Trust Relationship on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Preventive Care Utilization among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals. Nursing Research.

2023: Qureshi, R. Holly, C. Ecchevarria M., Mahat, G., Porter, S. Evidence-based Approach Employing a 3-A Framework to Tackle Food Insecurity in Early Childhood. American Nurse.
Electronic Publications, Refereed
2018: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., Echevarria, M., Watkins, A., Baker, N. National best practices: screening tools for economic instability in pediatric primary care. PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018090214 Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018090214
2016: Qureshi, R. I., Pacquiao, D. F. & Diegmann, E. K. Cultural practices of Pakistani immigrant women during pregnancy and childbirth. Online Journal of Cultural Competence in Nursing and Healthcare, 83-93. doi: 10.9730/ojccnh.org/v6n1a6
Electronic Publications, Not Refereed
2020: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., Zha, P., Rawlins, L., Seaman, K., Roberts, M., Holly, C., Allread, V. Just a diaper rash? A population health/social determinants of health case study. A project funded by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Population-Health-Nursing/Case-Studies
2017: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., Chase, S., Allread, V., & Salmond, S. Addressing the Effects of Psychological Trauma in a Community Using a Social Determinants of Health Approach: A Case Study. Rutgers School of Nursing, Association for Prevention, Teaching and Research & Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Available on-line August 2017 https://aptr.site-ym.com/page/SDOHcasestudies.
Published Conference Proceedings
2024: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., Rivera, L. The Influence of Cultural Competency Training on Implicit Bias and Attitudes towards Sexual Minorities among Healthcare Providers as part of the symposium entitled Influences of Healthcare Experiences and Care Seeking on the Health of Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals and Nurses. ENRS 35th Annual Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA.

2023: Qureshi, R., Rivera, L., Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., and Mbadugha, N. Implicit sexual health stereotypes as reflected in diagnosis and treatment recommendations based on patient sexual orientation. American Public Health Annual Exposition. Atlanta GA.

2023: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., Rivera, L. Does cultural competency training influence implicit bias and attitudes towards gay men and lesbian women among healthcare providers? Transcultural Nursing Society Annual Meeting. Charleston, SC.

2022: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Porter, S. Adverse Childhood Experiences among Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults. Submitted to the American Public Health Association Annual Exposition.

2022: Qureshi, R., Porter, S., Zha. P., Ko, K. Health equity advocacy leadership to promote learning and community engagement. Submitted to APHA 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo, Nov. 6-9 in Boston, MA

2022: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., Zha, P., & Ko, K. Health equity advocacy leadership to promote student learning and community engagement. RBHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium, April 20, 2022.

2021: Gong, C, Qureshi, R., Zha, P., & Porter, S.
Experiences of adverse childhood events and utilization of preventive healthcare among Generation Z sexual and gender minority populations. Abstract presented at the American Public Health Association. APHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo, October 2021.

2021: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., & Porter, S.
Validation of the Patient-Nurse Trust Scale with sexual and gender minorities. Abstract presented at the American Public Health Association. APHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo.

2021: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., & Porter, S. 
Relationship between adverse childhood experiences and trust among sexual and gender minorities. Abstract and virtual oral presentation, at the American Public Health Association. APHA 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo, Online and Denver, CO.

2021: Porter, S., Zha, P., & Qureshi, R.
Does trust in nurses mediate effect of adverse childhood experiences on preventive healthcare utilization by sexual and gender minority populations? Virtual oral presentation at the American Public Health Association. APHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo.

2020: Porter, S., Qureshi, R., Echevarria, M., Mahat, G., Watkins, A., Holly, C., Baker, N. Best Practices: Screening Tools for Economic Stability in Pediatric Primary Care: A Systematic Review
RWJBH 15th Annual Nursing Research Symposium November 13th, 2020

2020: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., Porter, S. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health competencies among graduate nursing students. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. (Virtual meeting).

2019: Zha, P., Qureshi, R. & Chase, S. Patient-Nurse Trust Relationship: A New Measure. American Public Health Association Meeting. Philadelphia, PA

2018: Qureshi, R., Zha, P. Assessment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Health Competencies among nurses. Round Table. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. San Diego, CA, November 10-14, 2018. 

2018: Qureshi, R., Porter, S., Zha, P. Social Determinants of Health Monitoring in Pediatric Primary Care: Importance, Screening, Intervention, and Follow-up. Poster presentation at the 44th Annual Conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society. October 17-20, 2018 – San Antonio, TX

2018: Hindin, P., Qureshi, R., Chase, S., Burns, M. No Clue What to do With me”: A Qualitative Study on Healthcare Encounters of Transgender Patients with Healthcare Providers. ENRS 30th Annual Scientific Sessions, April 12th, 2018, Newark, NJ.

2018: Qureshi, R., Jadotte, Y., Zha, P., Porter, S., Holly, C., Salmond, S., Watkins, A. A Systematic Review of the Association between Prenatal Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Childhood Obesity . Joanna Briggs Institute 10th Biennial Colloquium 2018. Antwerp, Belgium.

2018: Qureshi, R., Zha, Peijia.
Assessing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Health Competencies. Sex and Gender Health Education Summit. April 8-10, 2018 Salt Lake City Utah.

2017: Qureshi, R., Zha, P. Assessing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health competencies among graduate nurses. Preliminary results were presented at the 43rd Annual Conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society October 18-21, 2017 – New Orleans, LA

2017: Qureshi, R., Hindin, P., Chase, S. Daughters will not listen: A qualitative study of Pakistani parenting practices. Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma, Theta, Tau International (STTI).44th Biennial Convention.

2016: Qureshi, R., Hindin, P., Chase, S. An exploration of gender preference, perceptions and adaptation of parenting practices among South Asian immigrants in the United States. APHA 2016 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Denver CO.

2016: Hindin, P., Chase, S., Qureshi, R. A Yoga Practice for the Management of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Certified Nurse-Midwives and Student Nurse-Midwives. Rutgers University Integrative Health Symposium.

2015: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Naqvi, Z., Dubbs, W., Ritch, W. Healthcare Needs of LGBT Population-Data from New Jersey: Barriers to Care & Need for Professional Cultural Competency Training. Hot Topics in LGBTQI Health

2015: Jadotte, Yuri., Chase, Sabrina, Qureshi, Rubab, Holly, Cheryl, Salmond, Susan. Feasibility of the HCAHPS Survey as a Tool for Measuring Interprofessional Competency at American Hospitals Nationwide: a Content Analysis Study. Proceedings of the 41sth Annual Conference Of The Transcultural Nursing Society

2015: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., Naqvi, Z., Dubbs, W., Ritch, W. Panelist. Healthcare needs of lesbian women in New Jersey. Rutgers Celebrates Beijing +20: Gender Equality on the 20th Anniversary of the UN Fourth World Conference on Women.

2015: Qureshi, R., Zha, P. Naqvi, Z., Dubbs, W., Ritch., W. Health needs and experiences of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) in healthcare encounters in New Jersey. 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

2015: Qureshi, R., Zha, P., Naqvi, Z., Dubbs, W., Ritch, W. Experiences of LGBT People in the Healthcare Setting. Hot Topics in LGBTQI Health

2015: Zha, P., Qureshi, R., Ritch, W., Dubbs, W. Healthcare Needs Assessment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) Population in New Jersey. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Health Disparities Conference at Teachers College Columbia University New York.

2015: Qureshi, R., Ritch, W., Zha, P., Dubbs, W. Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) populations in the Healthcare Setting: A Preliminary Study to Help Develop Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professionals Around LGBT Health; 7th Annual Health Disparities Conference at Teachers College, Columbia University
  Teaching Activities
Courses Taught
DNP Project Planning and Proposal Development (Graduate)
Determinants of Health (Graduate)
Advanced Pathophysiology (Graduate),
Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology (Graduate),
Social Determinants of Health (Graduate),
Epidemiology and Population Health (Graduate)
Urban Health Systems: History, Structure and Challenges (Graduate)
Advanced Health Promotion Across Diverse Cultures (Graduate),
Special Courses Taught
Institute for Comprehensive Systematic Review Examining Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence in Health Care