Fall 2024 – Page 2 – NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Natalia Ramon, Saba Changizi, and Deshara Thomas’ Community Adherence and COVID-19 Qualtrics Report

This report aims to examine the relationship between the demographics and defining characteristics of the participants, along with their experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, their attitudes towards vaccination, and their perception of individual and governmental responses to the pandemic. The findings from this study could provide helpful insight for building future public health campaigns and policies.

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Kristin Memoli, Ishita Nair, and Dagoberto Jameson Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 and Community Adherence

This Qualtrics report aims to assess public attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions related to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and exposure prevention. Using a cross-sectional survey method, this team analyzed COVID-19 vaccination status, infection history, compliance with public health measures, risk perception, and trust in information sources to understand willingness to follow public health mandates and perceived levels of concern for future pandemics.

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Justin T. Andries’ Case Study on Middle Tennessee Flooding

In August 2021, Middle Tennessee experienced a catastrophic flood stemming from the impacts of climate change. The event devastated the community, ruining homes, businesses, and infrastructure and resulting in 20 deaths. The flood water caused widespread injuries and illnesses, from fractures, hypothermia, vector-borne diseases, and more.

November 19, 2024December 9, 2024

Olivia Morris, Neha Shyamkul, and Luis Gomez-Escobar’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 and Community Adherence

This Qualtrics report aims to assess public attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions related to COVID-19. Using a cross-sectional survey method, this team analyzed COVID-19 vaccination status, infection history, compliance with public health measures, risk perception, and trust in information sources to understand willingness to follow public health mandates and perceived levels of concern for future pandemics.

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Kristin Memoli’s Case Study on the 2016 Winter Storm Jonas

Statue in Washington D.C. during Winter Storm Jonas.

In 2016, Winter Storm Jonas became the largest snowstorm on record for six states across the East Coast of the United States, prompting state of emergencies with the extreme weather event. Economic losses from the storm, including lost wages and disrupted economic activity, were estimated between $500 million and $3 billion.

November 15, 2024

Ritu Bhatt’s Case Study on the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Rubble and remains with a man standing in the middle of the frame from the Hiroshima atomic bombing.

On August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The first recorded nuclear weapon detonation over a populated area, the bombing instantly killed an estimated 78,000 people. This was the first nuclear weapon detonation over a populated area, and its devastating impacts on the health of Hiroshima and Nagasaki can still be seen today.

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Saba Changizi’s Case Study on the 2008 Chinese Milk Scandal

Mother holds her baby inside of a grocery store.

In September 2008, 300,000 Chinese infants and children experienced kidney and urinary tract issues as a result of the addition of Melamine to infant formula. Following the death of six infants, the Chinese government recalled over 9,000 tonnes of milk powder.

November 14, 2024

Mario Gallegos’ Case Study on Hurricane Harvey

In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit parts of Texas and Louisiana. In Houston, Texas, the hurricane affected 44 hospitals and health facilities, leading to the evacuation of approximately 1,544 patients.

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Rao Fu’s Precis on Outbreak of Salmonella at Salad Bar

Fu reports on the intentional outbreak of salmonella at a salad bar, highlighting the different approaches taken by public health agencies and law enforcement for intentional versus non-intentional contamination. The analysis touches on the psychological impact that an outbreak can have on a community, and emphasizes the need for building trust and effective communication from public health leaders to decrease fear and distress.