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Full-Text Articles in Public Health
Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, James Thomas
Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, James Thomas
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.
Phld 9334: Financial Management Of Public Health, Linda Kimsey
Phld 9334: Financial Management Of Public Health, Linda Kimsey
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the structure and functioning of the finance components of the Public Health System using Federal Basis Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (FGAAP). It will provide DrPH students with the theory, concepts, and tools necessary to make better decisions regarding the acquisition and deployment of resources, and promote the financial well-being of public health organizations. The course will discuss the following topics: financial goals; time value analysis; financial risk and return; debt and equity financing; capital decisions; cost of capital; capital investment decisions; business valuation; and leasing decisions. Students will apply the material learned in real world (case) settings …
Bios 6331: Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Bios 6331: Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the methods for analyzing biomedical and health related data using linear regression models. The course will introduce the student to some basic theories in linear models but would mainly focus on applied linear model fitting, regression parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. The course will involve model selection, diagnosis and remedial techniques to correct for assumption violations. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures PROC REG, PROC CORR, and PROC GLM and interpret the results of analysis. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of critical thinking skills.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College Of Public Health Pubh 7790/ 9790 Practicum/Preceptorship In Public Health, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College Of Public Health Pubh 7790/ 9790 Practicum/Preceptorship In Public Health, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
According to the CEPH (2016), a practical field experience in public health is an essential component of a comprehensive public health education. The intent of the Practicum is to place students who have mastered knowledge, skills, and abilities required of contemporary public health professionals in a practice, field-based situation. This experience will be monitored, refined, and evaluated by experienced practitioners and leaders of the public health community. The practicum experience is designed to be completed during the last academic semester and equates to a cumulative 300-hour field requirement (3 semester credit hours). Fall /Spring enrollment equals a minimum of …
Hspm 7090-02f: Managerial Epidemiology, Bill Mase
Hspm 7090-02f: Managerial Epidemiology, Bill Mase
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Hadm 7300 – Healthcare Financial Management Ii, James H. Stephens
Hadm 7300 – Healthcare Financial Management Ii, James H. Stephens
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course addresses selected financial management concepts and practices in health care organizations. It is a broad introduction to important financial theories, issues, tools and terminology that administrators need to know to manage health care organizations.
The health care environment today places increased emphasis on the financial implications of both managerial and clinical decisions. This emphasis, in turn, has created a need for financial skills among many clinicians and managers that in the past have not been required.
All business decisions have financial implications. As a result, all health care managers must be financially literate so that they can work …
Epid 9132 – Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases Transmitted Via Bodily Fluids (Aka “Infectious Disease 2” Listed In Folio), (Isaac) Chun Hai Fung
Epid 9132 – Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases Transmitted Via Bodily Fluids (Aka “Infectious Disease 2” Listed In Folio), (Isaac) Chun Hai Fung
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course covers advanced topics in epidemiology of infectious diseases transmitted via bodily fluids, primarily sexually transmitted infections and bloodborne infections. Important themes may include outbreak preparedness and response, surveillance, and interventions that prevent and control transmissions. Computational, mathematical and statistical tools relevant to the practice of infectious disease epidemiology will be introduced.
Epid 8230 – Observational Study Design And Analysis, Kelly L. Sullivan
Epid 8230 – Observational Study Design And Analysis, Kelly L. Sullivan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will focus on the design and conduct of observational research designs including cohort, case-control and cross-sectional approaches. This course will provide instruction related to issues specific to observational research approaches. Students will develop and present detailed study plans for each research approach.
Epid 8130 – Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
Epid 8130 – Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course addresses practical aspects of management and implementation of research studies and will focus on the conduct of research consistent with the scientific method. Topics include planning study activities, questionnaire design and implementation, and operations research.
Cohe 7234- Community Health Assessment, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Cohe 7234- Community Health Assessment, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Advanced concepts in the purpose and methods of community health organization, social action, organizational development, policy influence, capacity building, community diagnosis (needs assessment), social networking and coalition formation to bring about health behavior change and improved quality of life. Special focus on the application of methods presented to develop and enhance community health education intervention efforts.
Bios 9231: Bayesian Statistics I, Xinyan Zhang
Bios 9231: Bayesian Statistics I, Xinyan Zhang
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides the student with an introduction Bayesian analysis and compares Bayesian methods to that of frequentists. The course includes selection of prior distributions, computing posterior distributions, and conjugate models such as the Beta-Binomial, Normal-Normal, and Gamma-Poisson models. Bayesian inference using point and interval estimation, Bayesian hierarchical models, and exchangeability will be explored. Topics including Empirical Bayes versus a fully Bayes approach, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods and model checking using Bayes factors and sensitivity analyses will be included. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "B" in BIOS 9131, or permission from instructor.
Hspm 7135-A: Public Health Policy Development & Evaluation, Ho-Jui Tung
Hspm 7135-A: Public Health Policy Development & Evaluation, Ho-Jui Tung
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces students to health policy development, analysis and management by examining issues in the health sector. It fosters an appreciation of the complexity of policy problems and provides the basic tools used in public health policy design, implementation and evaluation.
Bios/Pubh 6541: Biostatistics, Xinyan Zhang
Bios/Pubh 6541: Biostatistics, Xinyan Zhang
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This 4 credit course examines statistics in public health and related sciences, including sampling, probability, basic discrete and continuous distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, categorical data analysis, regression, and correlation. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking skills and health data analysis applications with computer software.
Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.
Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course explores the scientific basis of 21st century disease processes including a survey of the origins, natural history, factors influencing individual and community risk. Clinical symptoms of diseases impacting humans, both acute and chronic, as well as epidemiologic trends will be also be discussed. Students will obtain an understanding of scientific mechanisms associated with the disease processes with particular focus on using this information in health-related professions and public health decision-making. As such, emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of proposing community-based solutions designed to break the cycle of disease.
Syllabus: Bios 9132 – Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Syllabus: Bios 9132 – Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Students are introduced to regulatory, scientific, statistical and practical aspects of methods inherent in design, monitoring and analyzing clinical trials. Clinical trials in many areas of drug development are presented, discussed and critiqued.
Bios 7544 – Data Management For Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Bios 7544 – Data Management For Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course emphasizes data management and software applications using the SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software package. It will introduce the student to SAS codes for: inputting and outputting data, creating temporary and permanent data sets, creating formatted and labeled SAS data sets, merging and connecting SAS data sets, creating SAS output, debugging a SAS program, using character functions in SAS, using a random number generator, probability distributions, arrays, and date and time functions, and create a SAS program which includes one or more macros. This course will cover basic relational database design and some introductory descriptive and inferential statistical procedures …
Pubh 3232: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 3232: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines current issues and topics related to the practice of health promotion and education including philosophical foundations of health promotion and education, ethical issues in health education and promotion, the Certified Health Education Specialist Competencies, organizations and associations in public health education and employment potential. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in PUBH 2131.
Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani M. Samawi
Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani M. Samawi
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides an advanced study of theoretical statistics. Topics include: an introduction probability and sample space, conditional probability and Bayes Theorem, probability distribution of a random variable, discrete and continuous random variables, functions of random variables, moments and moment generating functions, order statistics and their distributions, discrete distributions, continuous distributions, bivariate and multivariate normal distribution, modes of convergence, limiting moment generating functions, and the central limit theorems. 3 hours
Pubh 3231 – Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Logan Cowan
Pubh 3231 – Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Logan Cowan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and biostatistics. 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.
Bios 9130—Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Robert Vogel
Bios 9130—Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Robert Vogel
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to provide the student with the current best practices in biostatistical consulting. Topics include: Identifying and constructing appropriate questions to ask clients regarding their consultation request, an overview of appropriate statistical methods and SAS software procedures to use for specific study designs and statistical analysis of collected data, directing a consultation appointment without faculty lead, conducting exploratory data analyses, conducting effective analyses based on appropriate statistical methods, conducting needed simulation (including Monte Carlo methods and Bootstrap methods) and providing oral and written communication of statistical findings. 3 credit houses
Pubh 3132a – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 3132a – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Covers the background and development of administrative settings for health care delivery in the United States. The course explores the dynamics, trends, and issues evolving from current health and medical care programs and practices, with an emphasis on the ramifications of these various settings and trends with regard to health promotion and community health.
Pubh 3131 – Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Pubh 3131 – Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, obesity) are currently responsible for 60% of the global burden of disease and the World Health Organization predicts this to rise to 80% by the year 2020. This is one of the greatest challenges facing health care systems throughout the world and it places long-term health and economic demands on health care systems as the population ages. This course will provide students with the opportunity to study specific issues related to chronic disease epidemiology and management and their links to practice.
Pubh 2131c: Introduction To Community And Public Health, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Pubh 2131c: Introduction To Community And Public Health, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces the student to the core functions of public health with an emphasis on community health programs and current trends of population health. Exposes the student to the role of community health practice in maximizing the health status of all populations. Course will include an overview of the organizational structure of federal, state, and local health-related agencies and examine the interrelationship of political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of community based population health activities.
Pubh 2131a- Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas
Pubh 2131a- Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces the student to the core functions of public health with an emphasis on community health programs and current trends of population health. Exposes the student to the role of community health practice in maximizing the health status of all populations. Course will include an overview of the organizational structure of federal, state, and local health-related agencies and examine the interrelationship of political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of community based population health activities. (2018-2019, Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog) Access to course materials are available for up to one year after graduation.
Pubh 4132: Health Promotion Program Planning I, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 4132: Health Promotion Program Planning I, Raymona H. Lawrence
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides the student with the theory and practical applications of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The focus will be on a global approach to planning with emphasis on the 5 settings for health promotion programming which include school, community, clinical, college, and worksite settings.
Pubh 3430: Sexuality Education Term B, Helen W. Bland
Pubh 3430: Sexuality Education Term B, Helen W. Bland
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
“Explores contemporary issues in human sexuality and prepares future health professionals to conduct sexuality education with diverse populations in a variety of settings (i.e., school, community, or worksite). Content is intended to help students increase their knowledge of sexuality, improve their ability to educate about and promote sexual health and develop skills to increase their comfort level in discussing human sexuality” (2019-2020) Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Online Course Catalog). This is NOT a personal Human Sexuality course in the traditional sense. PSYC 3237: The Psychology of Human Sexuality would be a better fit, if that type of course …
Pubh 3330- Modifying Health Behaviors, James Thomas
Pubh 3330- Modifying Health Behaviors, James Thomas
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the major theoretical models used in public health practice for modifying health behavior. The efficacy of interventions in relation to current practices in public health, best practices and applications of theory-driven health behavior change are studied within the context of community-based settings. The focus of the class is to identify the critical factors necessary to create health behavior change in order to address the current Healthy People goals and objectives.
Pubh 3330: Modifying Health Behaviors, Kristina Harbaugh
Pubh 3330: Modifying Health Behaviors, Kristina Harbaugh
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is intended to introduce students to the learning and behavioral science theories that provide a framework for the practice of health education and promotion. Application of the theories to planning and implementing health promotion and education programs for individuals, groups, families, and communities will be emphasized. This course also introduces the students to various approaches to describing, explaining, and predicting health behaviors that have or are perceived to have significant effects on human health.
Pubh 3232b: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Pubh 3232b: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Kristie Cason Waterfield
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines current issues and topics related to the practice of health promotion and education including philosophical foundations of health promotion and education, ethical issues in health education and promotion, the Certified Health Education Specialist Competencies, organizations and associations in public health education and employment potential. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in PUBH 2131.
Pubh 4134 C – Research Methods And Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Pubh 4134 C – Research Methods And Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the student to research methods used in health education and promotion. In addition, this course quizzes the rationale and procedure to evaluate health education/promotion programs. The course focuses on several topics including: research design, methods of program evaluation, planning research and evaluation, the politics and ethics of evaluation, measurement, sampling logistics, data analysis, and the development, in conjunction with Program Planning I (PUBH 4132), of a student project. 3 credits (3-0-3).