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 2023
Best Practices for Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Scoping Review, Toni Caldwell
Exploring the Perceptions of Patients Receiving Care at the Jefferson Latina Women's Clinic: A Qualitative Study, Carolina Castagna
Process Mapping of the Patient Experience in an Emergency Department Hemodialysis Program, Francesca Ciocco
Rethinking Diabetes Care: Initial Look at a Qualitative Assessment on Patient Experience in Project MiNT, Christopher Davis
Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Expectations Among Adolescents: A Qualitative Study, Margaret Eberts
Student Perceptions of the Desirability and Accessibility of an On-Campus Food Pantry, Julianne Freedman
A Scoping Review Examining the Effectiveness of Trauma Interventions in Prison Populations, Faith Hughes
Effective Mental Health Interventions for Hurricane Survivors: A Scoping Review, Melissa Klein
Life Pressures, Eye Pressures: Allostatic Load's Mediating Role in Glaucoma Racial Disparities, Young Sheng
Conversations on Endometriosis: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Approach to Understanding Chronic Illness, Ankita Vita
Using Hospital Data to Study the Descriptive and Spatial Epidemiology of Firearm Injury in Philadelphia, Christopher Wetzel
US Primary Care Physicians: Are They Ready to Counsel on Adult Vaccines? A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey, Michele Zawora
Misreading the Readings: What do Patients Really Understand About Radiology Reports?, Alexander Beekman
Pharmaceutical Approaches to Improve Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes From Lead Exposure, Ericka Cabanas
Occupational Therapy Students' Perceptions of the Quality and Frequency of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in their Curriculum, Maclain Capron
Opportunities for Pharmacist Intervention: Exploring Barriers to Accessing HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in the United States, Cara Christopher
Financial Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship: The Patient Perspective, David Ebbott
Evaluating the Effects of Dog-Based Therapy on Mental Illness, Nina Finkle
Methods for Accessing Abortion Care in the United States Post Roe v. Wade, Mary Fisher
Interventions Designed to Eliminate Disparities in Access to Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review, Dorothy Foster
Telehealth for Adolescents Experiencing Mental Health Challenges: A Rapid Systematic Review, Dana Harmer
Exploring the Possible Association between Prenatal Anemia and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Rapid Systematic Review, Alavi Hossain, MBBS
An Exploration of Careers in the United States Public Health Services, Shauntel Jones
Medical Students’ Perceptions of Standardized Patient Feedback: A Rapid Systematic Review, Jacqueline Klevan
Examining an Association Between Vaping and Mental Health Among Asian American Pacific Islander Adolescents, Kaizan Kollin
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
Perfect Storm? COVID-19, Area Deprivation, and Their Association with Pediatric Trauma, Devon Pace
Study Abroad: What is the Environmental Impact?, Shelby Roseman
Evaluating Structural Barriers to Healthcare Access Relevant to the LGBTQIA+ Community, Julia Witkowski
Submissions from 2022
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
The Food Environment: Examining the Proximity of Crimes to Food Stores, Nina Diamond
Maternal Healthcare Utilization Among Pregnant Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: A Rapid Systematic Review, Gabrielle Harb
The Impact of Doulas on Birth Outcomes: A Rapid Systematic Review, Heather Higgins
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
