Browsing Public Health Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Title

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 ...

Analyzing the Connection between Sexual Minority Status and Suicide Outcomes: Defining the Role of Socioeconomic Status

Eidson, Bradley ( 2021-05 )

While recent history has seen significant progress in the legal and social acceptance of non-heterosexual people in the United States, these changes have not necessarily resulted in improved health outcomes for all sexual ...

The association of neighborhood-level mass incarceration and psychological distress: An analysis of the Life-course Influences on Fetal Environment (LIFE) study

Miranda, Alexis ( 2021-05 )

Background: Psychological distress is an important health problem because of the associated difficulties in social and occupational functioning. Psychological distress, measured by the K-6 Kessler Scale, may be higher among ...

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 ...

Do Firefighters and Police Officers in the State of Ohio Have a Higher Incidence of Certain Cancer Types Compared to the General Population?

Singh, Shashank ( 2021-05 )

Firefighters and police officers are exposed on a daily basis to several carcinogens and chemicals that can lead to multiple occupational hazards, which increases their risk of cancer. Studies have shown that firefighters ...

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 ...