Aron Harold Pamoso
@anu.edu.au
PhD Student, School of Medicine & Psychology
The Australian National University
Aron (he/his) is a registered psychometrician, researcher, and currently a PhD Psychology student at the Australian National University. His research passion lies in Critical Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Stigma, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQIA+, and Health Communication.
His dedication aims to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for marginalized groups. Through his research, Aron seeks to understand the experiences of indigenous students, COVID-19-affected individuals, those with HIV, and LGBTQIA+ community members. By identifying barriers and proposing evidence-based strategies, he works towards equitable healthcare systems and enhanced well-being.
Aron actively collaborates in academia, sharing expertise at conferences and scholarly forums, driven by a commitment to advancing knowledge and advocating for social change.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, The Australian National University (2023-present)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, University of San Carlos (2021)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology—magna cum laude, University of Southern Philippines Foundation (2016)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Critical Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Stigma, HIV, Health Communication
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Rozel S. Balmores-Paulino, Angela Oktavia Suryani, May Kyi Zay Hta, Aron Harold G. Pamoso, Andrian Liem, and Rachel Sing-Kiat Ting
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Abstract: The importance of quality of life (QoL) was magnified as countries faced the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the relationship between COVID-19-related stigma and preferred social support to QoL in two Southeast Asian countries. This paper examined (1) the differences in the physical and psychological dimensions of QoL (QoL-PSY, QoL-PHL), COVID-19 perceived stigma (PcS) and public stigma (PS), and preferred social support (PSS) between Indonesia (IDN) and the Philippines (PHP); (2) the associations between PS and PcS with QoL; (3) the associations between PSS and QoL; and (4) the role of the country as a moderator between the relationship of PcS and PSS to QoL. Data were collected from 992 participants (PHP = 564; IDN = 428) through an online survey (April–June 2022) and analyzed through multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), hierarchical multiple regression, and multiple-group path analysis. After controlling for potential covariates, we found significant country differences in QOL and PSS, where Indonesia's estimated means for these two measures were significantly higher than the Philippines. Both domains of PSS had significant positive associations with both QOL domains in the merged sample; similarly, PcS had significant negative associations with both domains of QOL. Path analysis also showed similar significant predictors (PSS and PcS) associated with QoL for both countries with minor coefficient variations, except PS and PSS-ST. The findings show a similar relationship pattern between perceived stigma and social support (strong ties) to the QoL in Indonesia and the Philippines. Cultural interventions to mitigate perceived stigma were suggested in healthcare settings.
Rachyl Pines, Nicola Sheeran, Liz Jones, Annika Pearson, Aron H. Pamoso, Yin (Blair) Jin, and Maria Benedetti
SAGE Publications
Inadequate consideration has been given to patient preferences for patient-centered care (PCC) across countries or cultures in our increasingly global society. We examined what 1,698 participants from the United States, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Australia described as important when making health care decisions. Analysis of frequencies following directed content coding of open-ended questions revealed differences in patients’ preferences for doctor behaviors and decision-making considerations across countries. Being well informed by their doctor emerged as most important in decision-making, especially in Hong Kong. Participants in Australia and the United States wanted their doctor to meet their emotional needs. The safety and efficacy of treatments were the most common consideration, especially for Hong Kong. Findings suggest that doctors should focus on information exchange and identifying patient concerns about efficacy, lifestyle impact, cost, and recovery speed. Rather than assuming patients prefer shared decision-making, doctors must assess patient’s decision control preferences.
Brett Scholz, Stephanie Stewart, Aron Pamoso, Sarah Gordon, Brenda Happell, and Bagus Utomo
Wiley
Nicola Sheeran, Liz Jones, Rachyl Pines, Blair Jin, Aron Pamoso, Jessica Eigeland, and Maria Benedetti
Informa UK Limited