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.
Learn more about the program here.
Submissions from 2022
The Emotional Well-Being of Menstruating Women in South Asia: A Rapid Systematic Review, Payal Patel
Fall Reduction Strategies for Older Community Dwelling Americans, Heather L. Roach
Process Mapping: The "One Best Way" to Improve Public Health Interventions, Adam T. Thompson
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes, Hirva Trivedi
Mental Health Disclosure and State Medical Licensure Requirements, Isabelle Tokash
Perceptions of Harm Reduction Among Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUD), Ali Tarhini
Exploring the Use of Photography with the Unhoused and Substance User Communities, Allison Sowers
Self-Care Interventions for Socially Isolated Individuals Experiencing Depression, Anxiety, or Loneliness, Faraz Siddiqui
Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Populations, Alysa Schwenk
Perceptions of a Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Intervention for Sexual Minority Adults, Vincent Pepe
Public and Community Perceptions of Safe Injections Sites, Bahram Pashaee
Assessing the Impact of Culturally Representative School-Based Therapy on Youth Mental Health, Janita A. Matoke
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes, Eleanor Mancheski
Early Marriage and Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Women in South Asia, Sameen Kazmi
Evaluation of Trauma-Informed Care for Healthcare Utilizers, Nabil Hossain
Factors Contributing to Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Hiyab Hiruy
Opioid-Alternative Pain Management Techniques Following Common Orthopedic Procedures, Cyrus Fatemi
Evaluating Structural Barriers to Healthcare Access Experienced by Youth Without Housing, Julia Davidson
Cultural Differences of Schizophrenia and the Effect on Patient Outcomes, Elizabeth Caltabiano
Barriers to Accessing Intimate Partner Violence Resources Among Latina Immigrants, Tiffany Buturla
Rapid Systematic Review: COVID-19, Central Line Bloodstream Infections, and Ventilator-Associated Event Rates in the United States, Nkeiruka N. Ashiedu
Gathering Perspectives on a Proposed Drug Checking Program in Philadelphia, Elias Borne
Depression in the New Millennium: Examining 20-Year Trends in Depression Symptoms in the Context of School-Based Preventional Trials, Morgan L. Bush
Delivering a Diet: Analysis of the Partnership with MANNA for Project MiNT, Nicholas Fiala
Freelisting Project Exploring Attitudes Toward Hospice Among English and Non-English Speakers, Leslie Fortin
The Impact of the Promotoras Program on Knowledge, Attitudes and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic/Latina Women: Rapid Review, Christina Gareis
Attitudes and Opinions of Medical Students on Future Utilization of Masks, Aric Gonter
Preliminary Analysis of a Photo-Elicitation Study Exploring the Experience of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, LaiQuannah Hason
Don't Ask Me About Health Insurance: Evaluating Health Insurance Literacy and Knowledge in 4th-Year Medical Students, Nicholas S. Imperato
Disparities in Access to Advanced Stroke Care, Raluca Isenberg
More Than a Headache: Discussions with Migraine Providers, Justin Kosman
A Scoping Review of the Effect of Vaping Advertisements on Teens in the United States, Emily S. McDermott
Lost Voices: Eligible People with Diabetes and the Reasons They Decline to Participate in Nutrition Focused Research, Daniel Petrosky
Understanding Experiences of Providers During COVID-19 Surrounding Abortion Services, Anita Shah
COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Efforts in Philadelphia High Schools: Reflections from Masters of Public Health Students, Anna T. Sicilia
Identifying Barriers to Physical Therapy Services for Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees: A Rapid Systematic Review, Shelley St Omer Roy
Vaccine Hesitancy in Undocumented Immigrants in the United States, Christopher J. Stuever
The State of Weight Stigma in Philadelphia: Improving Child and Adolescent Experiences, Lauren Waldman
The Impact of Rising Prescription Drug Costs on the Elderly in the United States, Priyanka Bhatt
Public Health Recommendations for Healthcare Providers on Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing, Amy E. Boles
Translating Syphilis Rates Among Women of Reproductive Age in Philadelphia, Isabella Hampton
Motorcycle Crashes and Fatalities from 2007-2018 in Philadelphia, PA: A GIS Mapping and Statistical Analysis to Inform Helmet Law, Simone Khouzam
Drug Diversion in Healthcare Workers and Effects on Patients, Marissa M. Mauro
Understanding Food Security Among Graduate Students at Thomas Jefferson University, Sarah Elizabeth Modlin
Community-Based Programs as an Opportunity for Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution: A Rapid Systematic Review, Steven Orellana
Philadelphia-Based Pharmacist Perceptions of Medication Take-Back Boxes, Janine Tobia
Vaccination Interventions in the Emergency Department: A Rapid Review, Talia Z. Glodio
Submissions from 2021
Conversations about COVID-19 Related Mammography Utilization Challenges & Opportunities, Candace Caldwell
Examining the Impact of the Greening of Urban Blight on Mental Health: A Rapid Systematic Review, Megan Carty
City of Brotherly Love? Understanding the Awareness and Perception of Anti-Homeless Architecture Among Philadelphians, Kaitlyn Davis, MS
An Analysis of Policy Opportunities to Mitigate the Impact of Animal Agriculture on Climate Change, Caitlin Funt
Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in Long-term Care Facilities: A Focus on Older Adults, Joseph M. Callaghan, III
Using CPBR Methodologies to Increase Accrual of Marginalized Populations in Clinical Trials: A Rapid Review of the Literature, Melanie Chalfin
Effectiveness of Interventions that Influence Adolescents’ Health Behaviors, Mental Health, and Wellbeing Due to Social Media Use, Sarah Congdon
The Effect of Exercise Interventions In Obese Pregnant Women on Infant Birth Outcomes: A Rapid Review, Abigail Corkum
Individual and Interpersonal Influences on Maternal Immunization Uptake Among Pregnant Women in the Developing World, Devesh Dajee
The Impact of Skin-Lightening Methods among Individuals of Indian Descent: A Rapid Review, Devanshi Dash
The Effects of Community-Based Education Programs on Vaccine Utilization in Minority Populations: A Rapid Review, Mojisola Delano
The Evaluation of Medical Student International Mission Trips: A Rapid Review, Andrew Kamel
Rapid Review of the Long-Term Efficacy of Compression-Only CPR Training, Matthew Kermitz
The Effects of Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Kai Killebrew
Social Media on Mental Health Literacy in the United States: A Rapid Review, Wendy Kong
Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Homeless Youth, Sravani Meka
Variations in Health Insurance Exchange as a Part of the Affordable Care Act, Sofia Mitro
Social Isolation in Young Adults Who Use Social Media: A Rapid Review of the Literature, Jake Mulroy
Leveraging technology to improve medication adherence in bipolar individuals: A systematic review, Michael Ritsick
Strategies to Improve Genomic Health Literacy for Chronic Diseases, Ruhi Shah
Telemedicine-delivered Buprenorphine Treatment Interventions for Opioid Use Disorder: A Rapid Review, Dorothy Tang
Factors Surrounding Advanced Cervical Cancer in South Jersey: The Patient’s Perspective, Michelle Bilbao, DO
Pediatricians Prescribing Play: A Scalable Mobile Platform to Increase Physical Activity, Max Cornell
Assessing the Wellbeing and Unmet Needs of SKCC Cancer Survivors, Jenna Fiore
Examining the Unseen Trauma Endured by 911 Telecommunicators, Angela Gibilante
Evaluating the Long-Term Health Outcomes of a Medically Tailored Meal Provider: A Pilot Program Evaluation for MANNA, Adrian Glass Crafford
Evaluation of a Student-led Outreach to Address Digital Health Barriers during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Amanda Guth
Reducing Readmission Rates By Improving Transitions Of Care For Stroke Patients In The Pre-Covid And Covid Eras, Evan Kolesnick
Engaging Philadelphia Youth in Climate Change Policy through Virtual Education and Podcasting, Amanda Molinaro
An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: What Students Need to Know, Cari Picciano
Consumer Survey: Exploring Perceptions of Evidence in Digital Health, Olivia Taylor
Diabetes Management in the Inadequately Insured, Olusegun Bakare
ENDS in Philadelphia: Epidemiology of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Christopher Catania
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Three Radiation Treatment Strategies for Patients with Multiple Brain Metastases, Victor Chen
Impact of a Trauma-Informed Training Program on Non-Clinical Staff in the Emergency Department, Michelle Choiselat
Experience of Nurses in a Community Oncology Practice in Securing Oral Oncology Medications for Patients from Specialty Pharmacies, Laurie Donoris, JD, MBA
Assessing Correlates of Park Access in Philadelphia, Tiara Halstead
Life During COVID-19: The Student Experience, Julianne LaRosa
Assessing Child Lead Exposure in Philadelphia: A Policy Analysis, Mahrukh Naqvi
Role of Teledentistry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Systematic Review, Pretty Merry Sam
Multisystemic Intervention Therapy for United States Youth with Behavioral Disorders: A Quality Improvement Project, Megan Scott
A Geospatial Analysis of Lung Cancer Burden in Philadelphia, PA, Katherine Senter
Mental Health Education Evaluation Pilot Study in Montgomery Area and Milton Area School Districts, Rasheeda Williamson
A Quality Improvement Project for Improving Controlled Substance Prescribing in a Primary Care Setting, Theresa Zelman, PharmD
The Future of Opioid Prescribing: Implementation of a Virtual Opioid & Pain Management Module for Medical Students, Jenna Adalbert
Postpartum in a Pandemic: Using Photo-elicitation to Explore Experiences of New Mothers During COVID-19, Elizabeth Critchlow
Effective Support for the Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A rapid systematic review, Yuri Matsubara, MD
