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Analysis Of The Genetic And Neurological Components Of Opioid Addiction, With Public Health Perspectives Of The Opioid Epidemic In The United States Of America, Janhavi A. Dubhashi
Analysis Of The Genetic And Neurological Components Of Opioid Addiction, With Public Health Perspectives Of The Opioid Epidemic In The United States Of America, Janhavi A. Dubhashi
DISCOVERY: Georgia State Honors College Undergraduate Research Journal
Opioid addiction has reached epidemic levels around the world, with over-prescription of opioid pain relievers being an often-cited reason for the epidemic in the USA. This project looks at opioid addiction from three perspectives: a review of literature dealing with the neural pathways involved in opioid use and addiction; the underlying genetic differences that can increase the risk of opioid use disorder; and an overview of the public health aspects of the epidemic. The paper will conclude with a review of current and new treatments based upon a growing neurobiological and molecular understanding of opioid use disorder.
Screening For Elder Mistreatment Among Older Adults Seeking Legal Assistance Services, Sheryl M. Strasser, Megan Smith, Scott Weaver, Shimin Zheng, Yan Cao
Screening For Elder Mistreatment Among Older Adults Seeking Legal Assistance Services, Sheryl M. Strasser, Megan Smith, Scott Weaver, Shimin Zheng, Yan Cao
Public Health Faculty Publications
Introduction: The aging population is a rapidly growing demographic in the United States. Isolation, limited autonomy, and declining physical and mental health render many older adults vulnerable to elder mistreatment (EM). The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of EM among a sample of older adults using legal assistance services in Atlanta, Georgia. Methods: Researchers administered surveys to consenting older adults (aged 60þ) in 5 metro Atlanta community centers that hosted legal assistance information sessions as part of the Elderly Legal Assistance Program. The surveys screened for risk factors and prevalence of EM risk using …
Feasibility Study Of Social Media To Reduce Intimate Partner Violence Among Gay Men In Metro Atlanta, Georgia, Sheryl M. Strasser, Megan Smith, Danielle Pendrick, Sarah Boos-Beddington, Ken Chen, Frances Mccarty
Feasibility Study Of Social Media To Reduce Intimate Partner Violence Among Gay Men In Metro Atlanta, Georgia, Sheryl M. Strasser, Megan Smith, Danielle Pendrick, Sarah Boos-Beddington, Ken Chen, Frances Mccarty
Public Health Faculty Publications
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major public health issue occurring in the United States and globally. While little is known in general about IPV, understanding about the prevalence of physical IPV among gay men is even more obscure. There is a clear disparity in violence research attention focused on this vulnerable segment of society. This cross-sectional survey study was conducted to examine the feasibility of enrolling 100 gay men from Atlanta into an IPV survey study. The survey was administered via Facebook. Ninety-nine usable surveys were collected. Chi-square tests reveal that minority ethnic status, illicit drug use, and non-disclosed …
Public Health In Georgia, An Internet Advocacy Tool: A Capstone Project, Patricia B. Garcia
Public Health In Georgia, An Internet Advocacy Tool: A Capstone Project, Patricia B. Garcia
Public Health Theses
Local Public Health programs are at the frontline of Georgia’s struggle to prevent disease, prolong citizens’ lives, and promote health. In recent history it has been observed that both Georgia’s citizens and state government do not completely understand the breadth of the Public Health system and all it beneficiaries. Unfortunately this lack of comprehension about the scope of Public Health programs has lead to a significant decrease in support and funding. This capstone project describes the systematic development of an online educational portal that is a central tool used in the Public Health advocacy campaign in Georgia, “Partner-Up for Public …