From 2014-2016, an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak occurred in Marion County in Alabama, resulting in an incident rate worse than experienced in many low and middle-income countries. Susan Nagel’s presentation discusses why the outbreak occurred, its effects, and the management of the event. The case study concludes that structural racism in healthcare settings must be addressed to prevent similar outbreaks from occurring in the future.
Wanda Dikiy, Jamie Epstein, Evanie Evra’s Qualtrics Report Abstract: Assessing Compliance with Public Health Recommendations and Risk Perception During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond
In this Qualtrics report, the group seeks to evaluate COVID-19 prevalence, compliance with public health guidelines surrounding the disease, uptake of COVID-19 vaccination, and confidence in governmental preparedness for future pandemics using survey data collected from 37 study participants.
Continue reading “Wanda Dikiy, Jamie Epstein, Evanie Evra’s Qualtrics Report Abstract: Assessing Compliance with Public Health Recommendations and Risk Perception During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond”Corrinne Joseph Tendo, Justin Andries, and Rohan Jani’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
The team presents a cross-sectional study that examines how people established different approaches in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic using a Qualtrics survey. Through a series of questions highlighting people’s experiences and attitudes about the pandemic, the analysis concluded that communication and engagement strategies, long COVID research, and effective preparedness plans are necessary to mitigate the effects of another global outbreak.
Continue reading “Corrinne Joseph Tendo, Justin Andries, and Rohan Jani’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy “Jamilah Maronde’s Case Study on Extreme Heat in Europe
Maronde’s case study examines some of the hottest recorded temperatures to date and the increase of heat-related deaths in Europe in the summer of 2022.
Continue reading “Jamilah Maronde’s Case Study on Extreme Heat in Europe”Sarah Crisci, Shannon Malloy, and Mariami Chitadze’s Study on COVID-19 Experiences and Behaviors
This cross-sectional study looked at how people responded to the pandemic through a survey distributed through Qualtrics that asked a series of questions aimed at assessing people’s experiences and attitudes about COVID-19 and how this may have translated into behavioral differences. The team concluded that interventions to increase and maintain compliance with recommended behaviors to avoid the spread of COVID-19 need to be further researched and prioritized for future pandemics.
Continue reading “Sarah Crisci, Shannon Malloy, and Mariami Chitadze’s Study on COVID-19 Experiences and Behaviors”Lizcary Amarante, Jessica Rodriguez, and Kyung-Hwa Ashcraft’s COVID-19 Qualtrics Report
This Qualtrics report assesses the impact of COVID-19 using data collected from 35 participants. The report aims to examine the relationship between the participants’ level of education and their experience with the disease, their attitudes towards vaccination, and their perception of individual and governmental responses to the pandemic.
Continue reading “Lizcary Amarante, Jessica Rodriguez, and Kyung-Hwa Ashcraft’s COVID-19 Qualtrics Report”Lennika King’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience
In this report, King emphasizes the critical role of mitigation and resilience in improving community wellbeing. King highlights the techniques of community-based disaster management (CBDM) and presents how it reduces vulnerabilities and improve the conditions that may lead to inequality and underdevelopment.
Continue reading “Lennika King’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience”Neha Yunus’ Précis on Future Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance
Neha Yunus presents on the global threat of antimicrobial resistance and preventative measures that can reduce the likelihood of such cases developing as an unintended consequence of healthcare.
Continue reading “Neha Yunus’ Précis on Future Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance”Rohan Jani’s Précis on Global Warming
Rohan Jani discusses global warming in association with the use of non-renewable sources of energy. Electrical vehicles were believed to have a positive effect on reducing carbon emission; however, in reality, the carbon footprint of these vehicles are far greater than burning fossil fuels. In response, Jani advocates for a transition in the future to using solar energy with electric batteries.
Continue reading “Rohan Jani’s Précis on Global Warming”Jessica Rodriguez’s Précis on Future Trends in Opioid Addiction and Overdose
Jessica Rodriguez outlines actions and legislative measures necessary to effectively reduce the number of deaths from opioid addiction and overdose, both globally and in the United States.
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