Public Health is an interdisciplinary field of study and practice with three primary goals: address pressing and emerging threats to health and well-being; prevent illness, disease and injury; and promote and protect human health.

In achieving these goals, public health emphasizes social justice, supports human rights and respects the dignity of individuals and the integrity of communities.

The Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH) offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, which is nationally accredited through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Students develop competencies in several key public health areas: health behavior and social sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, policy and advocacy, program planning, implementation and evaluation, and others. The interdisciplinary curriculum stresses leadership skills, systems thinking, health communication, global health, and cultural humility and competency.

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Submissions from 2023

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Application of AI in the Management of Depression and Bipolar Disorder: A Rapid Review, Daljinder Bhangoo

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“No Tears or Brain Words”: A Case Report on Single-Session Dance/Movement Therapy for Individuals with Schizophrenia, Jacelyn Biondo

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Exploring the Impact of the Indian Health Service on American Indian and Alaskan Native Health Disparities: A Rapid Systematic Review, Alexa Hoffman

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Effect of Extreme Heat from Climate Change on Childhood Asthma: A Rapid Scoping Review, Jenny Hourihan

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Examining the Association Between Academic Stress and Suicidal Behavior Among Students in India: A Rapid Systematic Review, Anna Kurian

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Shedding Light on Wellbeing: An Analysis of Dynamic Light-Based Art’s Impact on Community Perspectives and Its Potential Role in Healthcare Settings, Julianna LeNoir

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Hurricanes and Food Insecurity A Rapid Literature Review: A Perfect Storm, Where Can People Turn?, Sarah Mariotti

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The Role of Non-biological Kin in PrEP Utilization in Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Rapid Scoping Review, Melanie Mercado-Miller

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Analyses of Chinese Participants’ Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs: A Population-Level Survey, Yawei Song

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Strategies Impacting Psychosocial Needs of Pediatric Patients and Families Undergoing Radiation Therapy: A Rapid Systematic Review, Connor Welles

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Impact of Food Deserts and Food Swamps on Obesity Rate and Diet Quality, Yulia Afework

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Effectiveness of Dietary mHealth Intervention on Childhood Obesity, Erin Avanzato

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Investigating the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker Training Programs for Malaria Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Joella Bangala

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The Impact of Childhood Lead Poisoning on Adult Cognitive Performance, Alexa Dietrich

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The Role of Insurance Status on Access to Care for Pediatric Patients Experiencing a Mood or Anxiety Disorder, Will Duborg

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The Impact of Prenatal Food Insecurity on Breastfeeding Practices and Infant Health Outcomes, Serena Gelfer

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Understanding the Impact of Community-Based Interventions on Abstinence and Self-Reported Drug Use among Adults in the US with Substance Use Disorder, Tanya Machado, MD

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Effectiveness of Tailored Interventions to Promote Mammogram Utilization Among Newcomers to the United States, Lauren Thompson

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Barriers to Accessing Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare in People who Migrate to the United States, Marli Weisman

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Teratogenic or Therapeutic? A Systematic Review of Hydroxyurea Use in Pregnancy, Julie Barbera

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Enhancing Hepatitis B Care through Project ECHO: A Program Evaluation, John Bruckbauer

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Best Practices for Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Scoping Review, Toni Caldwell

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Exploring the Perceptions of Patients Receiving Care at the Jefferson Latina Women's Clinic: A Qualitative Study, Carolina Castagna

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Process Mapping of the Patient Experience in an Emergency Department Hemodialysis Program, Francesca Ciocco

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Rethinking Diabetes Care: Initial Look at a Qualitative Assessment on Patient Experience in Project MiNT, Christopher Davis

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Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Expectations Among Adolescents: A Qualitative Study, Margaret Eberts

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Student Perceptions of the Desirability and Accessibility of an On-Campus Food Pantry, Julianne Freedman

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A Scoping Review Examining the Effectiveness of Trauma Interventions in Prison Populations, Faith Hughes

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Effective Mental Health Interventions for Hurricane Survivors: A Scoping Review, Melissa Klein

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A Rapid Systematic Review of Food Insecurity Interventions and Their Effects on Maternal Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Nichole Peta

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A Scoping Review of the Impact of HIV Interventions on HIV Risk Factors and Incidence Among the U.S. Hispanic Population, Diana Rios

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Life Pressures, Eye Pressures: Allostatic Load's Mediating Role in Glaucoma Racial Disparities, Young Sheng

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Conversations on Endometriosis: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Approach to Understanding Chronic Illness, Ankita Vita

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Using Hospital Data to Study the Descriptive and Spatial Epidemiology of Firearm Injury in Philadelphia, Christopher Wetzel

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US Primary Care Physicians: Are They Ready to Counsel on Adult Vaccines? A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey, Michele Zawora

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Misreading the Readings: What do Patients Really Understand About Radiology Reports?, Alexander Beekman

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Pharmaceutical Approaches to Improve Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes From Lead Exposure, Ericka Cabanas

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Occupational Therapy Students' Perceptions of the Quality and Frequency of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in their Curriculum, Maclain Capron

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Opportunities for Pharmacist Intervention: Exploring Barriers to Accessing HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in the United States, Cara Christopher

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Financial Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship: The Patient Perspective, David Ebbott

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Evaluating the Effects of Dog-Based Therapy on Mental Illness, Nina Finkle

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Methods for Accessing Abortion Care in the United States Post Roe v. Wade, Mary Fisher

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Interventions Designed to Eliminate Disparities in Access to Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review, Dorothy Foster

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Telehealth for Adolescents Experiencing Mental Health Challenges: A Rapid Systematic Review, Dana Harmer

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Exploring the Possible Association between Prenatal Anemia and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Rapid Systematic Review, Alavi Hossain, MBBS

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An Exploration of Careers in the United States Public Health Services, Shauntel Jones

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Medical Students’ Perceptions of Standardized Patient Feedback: A Rapid Systematic Review, Jacqueline Klevan

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Examining an Association Between Vaping and Mental Health Among Asian American Pacific Islander Adolescents, Kaizan Kollin

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What Do Members of Black and Latino Communities Have to Say About the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Rapid Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies, Taylor Lightner

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Perfect Storm? COVID-19, Area Deprivation, and Their Association with Pediatric Trauma, Devon Pace

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Study Abroad: What is the Environmental Impact?, Shelby Roseman

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The Impact of Abortion and Reproductive Health Care Access on Plans for Residency Training: A Qualitative Study, Jacqueline Sinnott

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Evaluating Structural Barriers to Healthcare Access Relevant to the LGBTQIA+ Community, Julia Witkowski

Submissions from 2022

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A Rapid Systemic Review of the Significance of Parental Awareness of Children’s Oral Health on the Prevalence of Dental Caries in Saudi Arabia, Nasser Albishi

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The Food Environment: Examining the Proximity of Crimes to Food Stores, Nina Diamond

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Maternal Healthcare Utilization Among Pregnant Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: A Rapid Systematic Review, Gabrielle Harb

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The Impact of Doulas on Birth Outcomes: A Rapid Systematic Review, Heather Higgins

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The Emotional Well-Being of Menstruating Women in South Asia: A Rapid Systematic Review, Payal Patel

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Fall Reduction Strategies for Older Community Dwelling Americans, Heather L. Roach

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Process Mapping: The "One Best Way" to Improve Public Health Interventions, Adam T. Thompson

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes, Hirva Trivedi

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Mental Health Disclosure and State Medical Licensure Requirements, Isabelle Tokash

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Perceptions of Harm Reduction Among Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUD), Ali Tarhini

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Exploring the Use of Photography with the Unhoused and Substance User Communities, Allison Sowers

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Self-Care Interventions for Socially Isolated Individuals Experiencing Depression, Anxiety, or Loneliness, Faraz Siddiqui

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Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Populations, Alysa Schwenk

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Perceptions of a Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Intervention for Sexual Minority Adults, Vincent Pepe

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Public and Community Perceptions of Safe Injections Sites, Bahram Pashaee

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Assessing the Impact of Culturally Representative School-Based Therapy on Youth Mental Health, Janita A. Matoke

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Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes, Eleanor Mancheski

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Early Marriage and Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Women in South Asia, Sameen Kazmi

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Evaluation of Trauma-Informed Care for Healthcare Utilizers, Nabil Hossain

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Factors Contributing to Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Hiyab Hiruy

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Opioid-Alternative Pain Management Techniques Following Common Orthopedic Procedures, Cyrus Fatemi

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Evaluating Structural Barriers to Healthcare Access Experienced by Youth Without Housing, Julia Davidson

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Cultural Differences of Schizophrenia and the Effect on Patient Outcomes, Elizabeth Caltabiano

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Barriers to Accessing Intimate Partner Violence Resources Among Latina Immigrants, Tiffany Buturla

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Impact of Mobile Health Applications or Devices on Quality of Life for Adolescents and Young Adult Cancer Patients, Eric Abreu

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Rapid Systematic Review: COVID-19, Central Line Bloodstream Infections, and Ventilator-Associated Event Rates in the United States, Nkeiruka N. Ashiedu

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Gathering Perspectives on a Proposed Drug Checking Program in Philadelphia, Elias Borne

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Depression in the New Millennium: Examining 20-Year Trends in Depression Symptoms in the Context of School-Based Preventional Trials, Morgan L. Bush

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Delivering a Diet: Analysis of the Partnership with MANNA for Project MiNT, Nicholas Fiala

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Freelisting Project Exploring Attitudes Toward Hospice Among English and Non-English Speakers, Leslie Fortin

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The Impact of the Promotoras Program on Knowledge, Attitudes and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic/Latina Women: Rapid Review, Christina Gareis

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Attitudes and Opinions of Medical Students on Future Utilization of Masks, Aric Gonter

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Preliminary Analysis of a Photo-Elicitation Study Exploring the Experience of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, LaiQuannah Hason

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Don't Ask Me About Health Insurance: Evaluating Health Insurance Literacy and Knowledge in 4th-Year Medical Students, Nicholas S. Imperato

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Disparities in Access to Advanced Stroke Care, Raluca Isenberg

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More Than a Headache: Discussions with Migraine Providers, Justin Kosman

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A Scoping Review of the Effect of Vaping Advertisements on Teens in the United States, Emily S. McDermott

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Lost Voices: Eligible People with Diabetes and the Reasons They Decline to Participate in Nutrition Focused Research, Daniel Petrosky

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Understanding Experiences of Providers During COVID-19 Surrounding Abortion Services, Anita Shah

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COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Efforts in Philadelphia High Schools: Reflections from Masters of Public Health Students, Anna T. Sicilia

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Identifying Barriers to Physical Therapy Services for Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees: A Rapid Systematic Review, Shelley St Omer Roy

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Vaccine Hesitancy in Undocumented Immigrants in the United States, Christopher J. Stuever

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The State of Weight Stigma in Philadelphia: Improving Child and Adolescent Experiences, Lauren Waldman

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The Impact of Rising Prescription Drug Costs on the Elderly in the United States, Priyanka Bhatt

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Public Health Recommendations for Healthcare Providers on Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing, Amy E. Boles

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Translating Syphilis Rates Among Women of Reproductive Age in Philadelphia, Isabella Hampton

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Recommendations to Increase the Participation of African Americans to Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials: A Rapid Systematic Review, Camilo Henao