"Everyone working in or teaching public health has their origin story. Ask your colleagues how they ended up where they are and you will rarely hear the same story twice. Of course, there are variations on some key themes:"--
"Everyone working in or teaching public health has their origin story. Ask your colleagues how they ended up where they are and you will rarely hear the same story twice. Of course, there are variations on some key themes:"--
"Everyone working in or teaching public health has their origin story. Ask your colleagues how they ended up where they are and you will rarely hear the same story twice. Of course, there are variations on some key themes:"--
"Everyone working in or teaching public health has their origin story. Ask your colleagues how they ended up where they are and you will rarely hear the same story twice. Of course, there are variations on some key themes:"--
"In 2016, the Council on Education in Public Health released new competencies that all accredited Master of Public Health programs must adhere to. Master of Public Health Competencies: A Case Study Approach covers all 22 required competencies and demonstrates how they can be app…
"In 2016, the Council on Education in Public Health released new competencies that all accredited Master of Public Health programs must adhere to. Master of Public Health Competencies: A Case Study Approach covers all 22 required competencies and demonstrates how they can be app…
This study examined the experiences of recovery among African American college students participating in collegiate recovery programs (CRPs). A phenomenological qualitative approach was utilized to collect and analyze data. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of co…
The use of faith-based organizations (FBO) for health promotion in vulnerable communities has the potential to improve mental health outcomes by providing resources to community members. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how faith leaders perceived the…
Decades of research supports the notion that breastfeeding may help prevent breast and ovarian cancer in women. Women with a family history of these cancers are at greater risk. African American women have the lowest breastfeeding rates, yet the highest breast and ovarian cancer…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, second to anxiety (Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 2016). Depression can lead to various emotional and physical problems that decrease a person’s functions and lead to…
Background: This investigator sought to enhance medical knowledge and clinical care by distinguishing the population level characteristics of patients who attempted self-immolation within the burn population and determine the impact these patients have on health-care related res…
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. Of the five breast cancer subtypes, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype. Black women in the US and Ghana are more likely to be diagnosed with TNBC, at young ages and advanc…
The novel coronavirus has resulted in mass infection and death. To prevent spread of the virus, colleges and universities shut down and transitioned to remote learning, which mandated all college students to leave residential housing and relocate to a permanent address. Previous…
Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as “diabetes,” is characterized as elevated blood glucose levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce insulin or cells’ compromised sensitivity to insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a compromised sensitivity to insulin or insulin resist…
The teaching profession is known to be highly stressful. Teacher stress is a real concern as there is a well-established link between job stress, burnout, and teacher attrition. Teacher attrition rates are currently at concerning levels in the United States and around the world.…
The health status of African Americans remains disproportionate in comparison to other racial/ethnic groups. The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the correlation between religiosity and the health promoting behaviors of American Americans. A study of the literature on …
Suicide, a silent killer and mental health issue, has made people reluctant to disclose or discuss it because they felt embarrassed, helpless, and hopeless. The purpose of this project was to identify and recommend suicide education of early warning signs and support in churches…