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Category: Public Health

Environmental Studies

Environmental Health in Lake County, Indiana: Looking at Industrial History, Race, and Air and Water Quality

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by kanderson

Author: Audrey PayneMajor: Public Health StudiesApproved: Spring 2021Status: In progress In 2016, Methodist Hospital in Lake County, Indiana published their Community Health Needs Assessment report.…

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An Exploration of Perceptions of Strength Training in Breast Cancer Survivors

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by kanderson

Author: Elizabeth RobertsMajor: Public Health StudiesApproved: Spring 2021Status: In progress Breast cancer treatments are associated with long-term side effects including losses in muscle mass, bone…

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Generational experiences of stigma in relation to PLWHA

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by kanderson

Author: Rebecca ShannonMajor: Public Health Studies and PsychologyApproved: Fall 2020Status: In progress This project will assess the generational differences in the expression of stigma towards…

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A Comparative Study of the Impacts of Perceived Food Access and Neighborhood Culture of Health in Roanoke City Communities due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by kanderson

Author: Kavya IverMajor: BiochemistryApproved: Fall 2020Status: In progress The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of millions around the globe. From the skyrocketing unemployment rates…

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Analyzing mental health policy in Virginia: The Relevance of Public Health in Politics

Posted on April 23, 2020 by kanderson

Author: Hannah Guthrie Major: Political Science and Public Health Studies Approved: Spring 2020 Status: In progress Mental health care has received greater attention in Virginia’s…

In progress

Food For Thought: Food Insecurity on Roanoke College’s Campus

Posted on April 23, 2020 by kanderson

Author: Bennet Franz Major: Public Health Studies Approved: Spring 2020 Status: In progress Food insecurity is an issue that impacts tens of thousands of college…

Completed

The Social Problem of Texting and Driving: Analysis via Criminological and Public Health Lenses

Posted on January 7, 2020May 28, 2021 by kanderson

Author: Hannah Wilk Major: Criminal Justice Approved: Fall 2019 Status: Completed Previous research indicates that in general, college students recognize that texting and driving is…

Education

Let’s Talk About Sex: An Examination & Review of Sex Education Policy on Adolescents

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by kanderson

Author: Donovan Hill Major: Political Science Approved: Fall 2019 Status: In progress The purpose of this research study is to gain an in-depth look at…

Completed

Tuberculosis, Diabetes, and Health Screening in Palau

Posted on May 28, 2019April 29, 2020 by kanderson

Author: Emily Spangler Major: Biology, Public Health Studies Approved: Spring 2018 Status: Completed Tuberculosis is a dangerous disease that is endemic to the Western Pacific…

Completed

Investigating Nutrition Based Non-Communicable Chronic Disease in Mexico

Posted on May 28, 2019April 28, 2020 by kanderson

Author: Claire Aurand Major: Biochemistry Approved: Fall 2018 Status: Completed This project uses evidence-based practices to investigate the epidemic in Mexico revolving around nutrition-based non-communicable…

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