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Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Management Department News (2011-2018)

• SOWEGA-AHEC Contract
• ORISE Research Participation

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Ebola and Social Media
• SOWEGA-AHEC Contract
• ORISE Research Participation
• Culturally Sensitive Masculinity Scale

Epidemiology News, Georgia Southern University

Epidemiology News (2012-2018)

• Ebola and Social Media

A More Efficient Nonparametric Test Of Symmetry Based On Overlapping Coefficient, Hani M. Samawi, Robert L. Vogel

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

In this paper we provide a more efficient nonparametric test of symmetry based on the empirical overlap coefficient using kernel density estimation applied to an extreme order statistics, namely extreme ranked set sampling. Our simulation investigation reveals that our proposed test of symmetry is at least as powerful as currently available tests of symmetry. Intensive simulation is conducted to examine the power of the proposed test. An illustration is provided using cardiac output and body weight of neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Environmental Health News, Georgia Southern University

Environmental Health News (2012-2018)

• NOAA Grant

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Management Department News (2011-2018)

• Trends in the Use of Volunteers

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• NOAA Grant
• Trends in the Use of Volunteers

Overview Of Inference About Roc Curve In Medical Diagnosis, Jingjing Yin

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Medical diagnosis aims to identify diseased individuals through the evaluation of the measurements of some biomarkers by performing a diagnostic test based on some biomarker measurements. Biomarkers are measured on either discrete or continuous scale and continuous biomarkers are utilized more often in medical practice. This article introduces the most popular tool for evaluating continuous biomarkers: the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve.

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Associations of State Legal Mandates
• Funding for Health Informatics to Promote Improved Coordination of Care
• Lessons to Transform Healthcare Performance

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Management Department News (2011-2018)

• Funding for Health Informatics to Promote Improved Coordination of Care
• Associations of State Legal Mandates
• Lessons to Transform Healthcare Performance

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Cultural Beliefs and Understanding of Cervical Cancer

The Impact Of State Mandated Healthcare-Associated Infection Reporting On Infection Prevention And Control Departments In Acute Care Hospitals: Results From A National Survey, Carolyn T. A. Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Julie Reagan, Elaine Larson, Patricia W. Stone

Health Policy and Management Faculty Presentations

Background: In addition to federally mandated reporting, most US states have adopted legislation requiring hospitals to submit healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data. Evidence that state HAI laws have increased patient safety and reduced HAI rates is inconsistent, however, and resources needed to comply are considerable. We evaluated the impact of state HAI laws on infection prevention and control departments (IPCD).

Methods: Web-based survey of a national sample of hospital IPCD was conducted in Fall 2011; all non-VA hospitals enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network were eligible to participate. States with HAI laws effective prior to Fall 2011 were identified using …

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Childhood Obesity Perceptions

Pubh 3231 - Epidemiology And Biostatistics, John Sheahan

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi

This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and vital statistics. Students will be exposed to the historical development of epidemiology, concepts of causality, definitions of health and disease, and sources of community health data. Current principles and practices in the cause, prevention and control of diseases in various community settings will be emphasized.

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• State-Mandated Reporting

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Management Department News (2011-2018)

• State-Mandated Reporting

Lung Flute Improves Symptoms And Health Status In Copd With Chronic Bronchitis: A 26 Week Randomized Controlled Trial, Sanjay Sethi, Jingjing Yin, Pamela K. Anderson

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by mucus hypersecretion that contributes to disease related morbidity and is associated with increased mortality. The Lung Flute® is a new respiratory device that produces a low frequency acoustic wave with moderately vigorous exhalation to increase mucus clearance. We hypothesized that the Lung Flute, used on a twice daily basis will provide clinical benefit to patients with COPD with chronic bronchitis.

Methods: We performed a 26 week randomized, non-intervention controlled, single center, open label trial in 69 patients with COPD and Chronic Bronchitis. The primary endpoint was change in respiratory symptoms measured …

Your Life With Type Ii Diabetes: The Relationship Between Overall Health With And Without Diabetes, Cory Brandt, Jessika Jackson, Helen W. Bland

GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium

The purpose of this study is to assess the behavior of patients with Type 2 Diabetes and their ability to maintain a healthy and unassisted lifestyle. Research has shown showed that adults, especially older adults, with T2D will live a less healthy and more assisted lifestyle. In the United States it’s estimated that 25.6 million adults have T2D and another 79 million are at beginning stages of T2D (Kanaya, Gregorich, & Grossman, 2012). There are numerous health behaviors that can affect the risk of having T2D (Basha & Sunnarao, 2012). The instrument used in this study was a 17-question behavioral …

Parental Feeding Behavior: Influences On Elementary Children's Health, Cydni Martin, Jennifer Paquin, Helen W. Bland

GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium

The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrition and physical activity of children. The hypothesis was that parental feeding styles will influence the healthy eating habits and physical activity among children. Childhood obesity has been called one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century (World Health Organization, n.d). In the past 30 years, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). The research design used was a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, self-reported study in which a 27-question survey measured the parents’ child feeding behavior …

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Temporal Trends in Preparedness Capacity
• Dr.Tarasenko named Exceptional Reviewer
• Parental Perceptions

Epidemiology News, Georgia Southern University

Epidemiology News (2012-2018)

• Dr. Tarasenko named Exceptional Reviewer
• Parental Perceptions

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Management Department News (2011-2018)

• Dr. Tarasenko named Exceptional Reviewer
• Temporal Trends in Preparedness Capacity
• Parental Perceptions

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• SoTL Fellows

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• ASPA's Peace Award

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Engagement in and Barriers to Accreditation
• Salud es Vida featured on NCI's Behavioral Research program grantee Profile
• Leadership Scholarship

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Engagement in and Barriers to Accreditation
• Salud es Vida featured on NCI's Behavioral Research Program Grantee Profile
• Leadership Scholarship

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Management Department News (2011-2018)

• Engagement in and Barriers to Accreditation

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Karl Peace commended by the Virginia General Assembly
• Dr. Luque Elected to SMA Board

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Alumni Accepted to Health Disparities Cyber-Mentoring Program

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health News (2011-2023)

• Elsie Mae Cloud Peace Awards