
Jayna Moceri-Brooks
PhD RN
jayna.moceri-brooks@nyu.edu 1 212 998 9002433 First Ave
New York, NY 10010
United States
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Jayna Moceri-Brooks, PhD, RN, is a Clinical Assistant Professor. Her research focuses on firearm injury prevention, combat-related traumatic brain injuries, and risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among service members and Veterans, with a particular focus on military culture. Findings from her research have shaped federal policies aimed at reforming the care and recognition of service members with traumatic brain injuries.
Prof. Moceri-Brooks is a member of the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium at the Rockefeller Institute of Government and serves on the community advisory board of the Harvard/Massachusetts General ReBlast research team. She has also maintained her practice as an Emergency Nurse for over 16 years.
Moceri-Brooks is currently engaged in research projects that examine factors influencing firearm storage practices among Veterans. She also continues to collaborate with members of Congress on policies related to blast overpressure injuries and firearm injury prevention within the military.
Prior to joining the faculty at NYU Meyers, Moceri-Brooks was a post-doctoral fellow at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University where she focused on firearm injury prevention among civilian and military populations and worked across a portfolio of Department of Defense-funded suicide prevention research projects.
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PHD, Duquesne UniversityMN, University of WashingtonBSN, Seattle Pacific University
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Phi Kappa PhiSigma Theta TauTranscultural Nursing SocietySociety for Prevention ResearchThe Society of Federal Health Professionals (AMSUS)American Nurses Association
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Faculty Honors Awards
NYU Meyers Dean's Excellence in Policy Advocacy Award (2025)Duquesne University’s Distinguished Dissertation Honorable Mention Award (2024)Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2021)Order of the Family Spur, Fort Cavazos, TX (2020)Order of Saint Joan D’Arc (2020)Soldier Family Readiness Group (SFRG) Awards for Volunteer Work (2007) (2008) (2012) (2019) (2020)Duquesne School of Nursing PhD Scholarship (2019)SFRG Volunteer of the Month, Fort Cavazos, TX (2019)SFRG Distinguished Service Award, Fort Cavazos, TX (2019)Daisy Award for Excellence in Patient Care Delivery (2012) -
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Publications
Alignment between self- and perceived peer support for specific firearm policies : Results from a representative survey of adults in nine U.S. states
AbstractAnestis, M. D., Paruk, J., Moceri-Brooks, J., Bandel, S. L., Bond, A. E., & Semenza, D. C. (2025). (Vols. 54). 10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103104AbstractObjective: Despite widespread support for various firearm policies, minimal progress has been made in enacting these policies. One potential explanation is the misperception of peer support for firearm policies among individuals with differing political beliefs. Methods: A representative sample (n = 7529) of adults from nine states was recruited via KnowledgePanel and completed a self-report survey between June 13 and July 10, 2023. Results: There was bipartisan support for several firearm policies regulating the acquisition and use of firearms, although liberal participants more heavily supported restrictive policies. Minimal differences emerged in terms of perceived peer support for specific policies among supporters of those policies. For example, 96.1 % of liberals, 87.2 % of moderates, and 86.0 % of conservatives supported background check laws (p < .001; V = 0.10). Of those that supported background check laws, 65.7 % of liberals, 67.7 % of moderates, and 69.7 % of conservatives believed that their peers supported background checks as much as they did (p = .146). Conclusions: Misperceptions about peer support for firearm policies may not explain the gap between the reported bipartisan support for firearm regulations and the lack of demand for such policies. Without greater clarity on the obstacles to bipartisan vocal demand for firearm regulations, such policies are unlikely to pass, despite broad bipartisan support for many such policies. Future work must identify mechanisms driving this disparity in order to provide a path for policy progress.Frequency of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native US Residents Screened for Firearm Access
AbstractBond, A. E., Rodriguez, T. R., Goldman, G., Moceri-Brooks, J., Semenza, D. C., & Anestis, M. D. (2025). 10.1007/s40615-025-02334-8AbstractObjective: This study evaluates Black and AIAN individuals’ self-reported history of being screened for firearm access by healthcare providers, and identifies factors that influence screening. Methods: A cross-sectional, nationally representative survey of included 3015 Black and 527 AIAN adults in the US. Participants were recruited via probability-based sampling. Results: Among Black participants, 13.1% and among AIAN participants, 18.4% reported being screened for firearm access. Of the participants who reported being screened, most have been by mental healthcare providers or primary care physicians. Factors associated with higher screening odds in Black adults included history of suicidal ideation or mental health treatment, current firearm access, younger age, and having children at home. For AIAN participants, a lifetime history of mental health treatment or identifying as female increased screening odds. Conclusion: Black adults report infrequently being screened for firearm access by healthcare providers. Identifying screening barriers and fostering discussions on firearm safety in healthcare settings are important next steps for firearm injury prevention efforts.Whether its your weapon or not, its your home : US military spouse perspectives on personal firearm storage
AbstractMoceri-Brooks, J., Betz, M. E., Meza, K., Friedman, K., Moceri-Brooks, J., Johnson, M. L., Simonetti, J., Baker, J. C., Bryan, C. J., & Anestis, M. D. (2025). (Vols. 171, Issues 3, pp. 227-232). 10.1136/military-2023-002591AbstractIntroduction In the USA, an estimated 45% of veterans personally own firearms. Firearm access increases the risk of suicide, so suicide prevention efforts in the US Department of Defense (DoD) focus on lethal means safety, including reducing firearm access. Spouse input may enhance effective messaging and intervention delivery of lethal means safety. This study used qualitative methods to explore the perspectives of military spouses or partners on personal firearm storage, including at-home decisions, on-base storage and existing messaging from the DoD. Materials and methods Qualitative data were obtained using 1:1 interviews and focus groups with spouses/partners of US military service members (active duty, Reserve, National Guard, recently separated from the military) and representatives from military support organisations. Sessions focused on personal firearm storage (at home or on military installations) and military messaging around secure firearm storage and firearm suicide prevention. Data were analysed using a team-based, mixed deductive-inductive approach. Results Across 56 participants (August 2022-March 2023), the themes were variability in current home firearm storage and spousal participation in decision-making; uncertainty about firearm storage protocols on military installations; mixed awareness of secure firearm storage messaging from the military; and uncertainty about procedures or protocols for removing firearm access for an at-risk person. Conclusion US military spouses are important messengers for firearm safety and suicide prevention, but they are currently underutilised. Tailored prevention campaigns should consider spousal dynamics and incorporate education about installation procedures.Examining racial andsex differences among ranking of credible sources to discuss secure firearm storage for suicideprevention by military service members
AbstractBond, A., Moceri-Brooks, J., Bandel, S. L., Semenza, D. C., & Anestis, M. D. (2024).Abstract~Firearms, alcohol, suicide, and intimate partner violence perpetration amongservicemembers: Military partner experiences
AbstractFriedman, K., Moceri-Brooks, J., Meza, K., Ho, R., Baker, J., Bryan, A. O., Bryan, C., Anestis, M. D., & Betz, M. E. (2024).Abstract~Improving traumatic brain injury recognition to reduce firearmsuicide risk in military populations.
AbstractMoceri-Brooks, J. (2024). Rockefeller Institute of Government Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium.Abstract~Military spouse and key stakeholder perspectives of effective messaging for US service members on secure storage of personal firearms : A qualitative study
AbstractBaker, J. C., Anestis, M. D., Meza, K. A., Moceri-Brooks, J., Bletz, A., Friedman, K., Ho, R. A., Bryan, A. O., Bryan, C. J., & Betz, M. E. (2024). 10.1136/ip-2024-045351AbstractBackground: Secure firearm storage is a proposed method for reducing intentional and unintentional firearm injury and death among US military service members. However, little is known about suggested key messengers and optimal message content to promote secure firearm storage practices among at-risk US service members. This qualitative study focused on military spouse and stakeholder perspectives concerning key messengers and message content for the delivery of effective messaging around promoting secure firearm storage practices among US service members. Methods: Military spouses and stakeholders of military support organisations were recruited at various military installations in the USA and completed either individual or group qualitative interviews via Zoom consisting of open-ended questions on perspectives of effective messaging for secure firearm storage for at-risk service members. Qualitative analysis included comprehensive memoing, regularly scheduled team meetings and triangulation of data with established literature. Results: 56 participants were interviewed between August 2022 and March 2023. Participants identified key messengers for promoting secure firearm storage as peers, chaplains, clinicians or a combination. Perspectives on preferred message content for the promotion of secure firearm storage consisted of focusing on lived experience, personal anecdotes and relatable stories. Discussion and conclusions: Extant research has focused exclusively on firearm owners' perspectives of effective messaging for the promotion of secure firearm storage practices. This study highlights the important contributions of military spouses and stakeholder perspectives on who are credible messengers and what is the most effective message content to promote a perspective shift on how firearms are stored among military firearm owners.Alignmentbetween self- and perceived peer support for specific firearm policies varies by political beliefs:Results from a representative survey of adults in nine US states.
AbstractAnestis, M. D., Paruk, J., Moceri-Brooks, J., Bandel, S. L., Bond, A. E., & Semenza, D. C.Abstract~Veterans’ perspectives onfirearm storage in and out of the home as it relates to suicide risk: Findings from a nationally representative survey
AbstractMoceri-Brooks, J., Paruk, J., Bond, A. E., Bandel, S. L., & Anestis, M. D.Abstract~America is fighting a shadow war against military suicide. New programs could help
Klein, S., & Moceri-Brooks, J. Men’s Health. -
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