Browsing Public Health Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Title
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Analysis of State Level Electronic Cigarette Policies
Mashni, Rebecca ( 2015-05 )The increase in electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) use in the United States, along with the uncertainty of the health effects resultant of use, have caused a number of states and local municipalities to regulate these ... -
The association of sexual orientation with allostatic load and cardiovascular health: An analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Louden, Elaine ( 2020-05 )Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an important health problem among sexual minorities given increased stress, according to minority stress theory. Allostatic load (AL), a measure of chronic wear and tear on the ... -
Characterizing alcohol use and sexual risk behaviors across gender and HIV status among people attending STI clinics in Lilongwe, Malawi
Schwartz, Elli ( 2020-05 )Alcohol consumption and participation in sexual risk behaviors are commonly discussed risk factors for HIV transmission. This thesis characterizes the prevalence of these behaviors among a population of STI clinic patients ... -
Cigarette Smoke, Black Raspberries, and Oral Cancer Prevention
Ghastine, Lea ( 2017-05 )Oral cancer is a growing health problem worldwide, with over 300,000 new cases expected annually. In the U.S. alone, nearly 50,000 new cases are expected in 2017 (American Cancer Society, 2016). Complex interactions between ... -
Contraception Method Type by Self-Reported HIV Status among Women in Malawi
Luster, Jamie ( 2016-05 )Objectives: This analysis aims to determine 1) which methods of contraception are used by women in Malawi; 2) whether the methods differ by self-reported HIV status; and 3) whether frequency of condom use at last sex differs ... -
Curbing Infant Mortality in the Near East Side of Columbus
Venkat-Ramani, Tejas ( 2016-05 )Abstract: The rate of infant mortality in the United States is higher than most other developed countries. Ohio has second highest infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country, and Franklin County has one of the highest IMRs ... -
Determining the Effect of Host Movement and Vaccination Timing on Rabies Spread using Spatial Models of Infectious Disease Dynamics
Gonsoroski, Elaina ( 2015-05 )Rabies is a fatal disease which can affect a variety of animals as well as people. Although rabies cases in the U.S. are rare, treatment for rabies is expensive which places a large burden on public health systems. Adding ... -
Do Electronic Cigarettes Assist Motivated Smokers With Quitting?: A Secondary Analysis from a Community-Based Study
Curry, Elana ( 2016-05 )Objective: This study investigated the association between electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, use after cessation treatment and tobacco abstinence at 12 months. It also examined characteristics of e-cigarette users and ... -
An examination of adolescent dental health by urban and Appalachian status
Bader, Kyle ( 2019-05 )The objectives of this study were to examine the association between parent-rated dental health and urban vs. Appalachian residence among adolescent males, and to explore factors that may contribute to differences in ... -
Family Mealtime Frequency and Household Food Availability in US Adults Living in Multi-Person Households: NHANES 2007-2010
Newman, Sarah ( 2015-05 )Family meals are associated with improved diet quality among children and adolescents, and are increasingly promoted as a strategy to improve public health and prevent obesity. However, the extent of this association among ... -
Geographic Location and Coping Strategies Among Primary Caregivers with Food Insecurity
Porter, Allison ( 2017-05 )The objective of this study is to explore differences in coping strategies among urban and rural primary caregivers with food insecurity. According to the USDA, food insecurity is a household-level economic and social ... -
In Vitro Study of Ambient Air Pollutants on Endothelial Cells
Chen, Jordan ( 2013-05 )Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5, diameter less than 2.5 μm) is a major component of air pollutants. Because of the small sizes of particulate categorized as PM2.5, it can easily be inhaled deeply into the lungs and ... -
Is There a Difference Between Regionally-Estimated BRFSS Health Indicators and those Calculated through Community Health Assessments led by County Health Departments?
Shea, Meghan ( 2016-05 )Community Health Assessments (CHAs) have been emphasized in recent years due to changes in accreditation and funding standards after the 2011 passing of the Affordable Care Act. Local health departments (LHDs) often adapt ... -
Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Impact on Weight: A Systematic Review
Figas, Hailey ( 2016-05 )The overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) has frequently been targeted as a significant contributor to the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States. Many American adults opt for low-calorie ... -
Maternal Characteristics and Fetal-Infant Mortality in Franklin County
Asad, Sarah ( 2016-05 )In 2014 the infant mortality rate in Franklin County was 8.4 deaths per 1,000 births compared to the national rate of 6 deaths per 1,000 births. There is much evidence in peer reviewed journals that suggests links between ... -
Mobilizing Linguistic Resources for Diabetes Management in Latino Families
Royster, Jordan ( 2018-05 )Hispanics are at a greater risk for diabetes type 2 than whites. Research has been conducted on health outcomes based on family dynamics. However, a limited body of research exists on the patient's and family's perceptions ... -
Perceptions of Tobacco Policies from National Social Fraternities & Sororities
Zivich, Paul ( 2015-05 )Research indicates that involvement in fraternities and sororities may be associated with higher rates of social smoking and usage of tobacco products for college students. Social and other organizations play an important ... -
The Public Health Significance of the Fibrinogen-binding MSCRAMMs of Staphylococcus aureus
Ibaraki, Makoto ( 2019-05 )Infective endocarditis (IE) is a bacterial infection that has existed for multiple centuries and is a disease that has been constantly evolving. Recently, cases of IE caused by Staphylococcus aureus have been increasing ... -
Reddit Recruit of Women Refused Abortion or Contraception Due to Their Provider’s Conscientious Objection
Friedman, Katherine L. ( 2017-05 )Social media websites (e.g., Facebook and Twitter) have been used to recruit hard-to-reach populations for research. One hard-to-reach population is women who are refused contraception or abortion care by a healthcare ... -
Self-reported Individual and Theoretical Environmental Exposures to the Tobacco Retail Environment among Adolescent Boys
Burgoon, Montgomry ( 2017-05 )The objective of this study was to examine factors related to self-reported and theoretical exposures to tobacco marketing among Ohio adolescents. Participants were 1,221 adolescent males aged 11 to 16 years residing in ...