Behavioral & Community Health
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Prior to January 24, 2011, this unit was named the Department of Public & Community Health.
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Community Health Workers Managing Intimate Partner Violence: Current Practice and Promise
(2021)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem that affects more women than men, both nationally and globally. According to the Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA), the top priority ... -
Investigating Barriers and Predictors to Mental Health Service Utilization Among African American College Students
(2021)Many young adult college students experience high levels of stress and symptoms of mental illness while matriculating through school. Despite experiencing these adverse symptoms, few students seek out mental health services. ... -
Evaluating preferences for colorectal cancer screening in individuals under age 50 using the Analytic Hierarchy Process
(Springer Nature, 2021-07-29)In 2021, the United States Preventive Services Task Force updated their recommendation, stating that individuals ages 45-49 should initiate screening for colorectal cancer. Since several screening strategies are recommended, ... -
Hepatitis B screening among Chinese Americans: a structural equation modeling analysis
(Springer Nature, 2015-03-08)Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) disproportionately affects new immigrants from endemic regions such as China. Untreated infections increase health risks for liver diseases including cancer. Yet most of those infected are unaware ... -
Using technology for improving population health: comparing classroom vs. online training for peer community health advisors in African American churches
(Springer Nature, 2015-08-14)Technology is increasingly used in health promotion interventions. Project HEAL (Health Through Early Awareness and Learning) compared two methods of training lay community health advisors (CHAs): 1) the traditional/classroom ...