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Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

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2018

Social determinants of health

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Pharmacists’ Knowledge Of Social Determinants Of Health In Post-Graduate Pharmacy Residency Programs, Rachel N. Chandra Oct 2018

Pharmacists’ Knowledge Of Social Determinants Of Health In Post-Graduate Pharmacy Residency Programs, Rachel N. Chandra

Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

Background: Clinical pharmacists and their training programs can play a key role in helping to address social determinants of health (SDoH) by transforming healthcare beyond the traditional clinical approaches. Pharmacists’ knowledge of SDoH in post-graduate residency programs are key skills necessary for creating an impact in healthcare outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to assess U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) post-graduate residency program directors’ and residents’ knowledge about SDoH. Methods: An IRB exempt questionnaire was created via Survey Monkey (™) and administered to postgraduate pharmacy residents (N = 618) and residency program directors (RPDs) (N = 235) …


Hope Center For Families: Addressing Health Needs Through A Two Generation Model, Brianna Burlock Jan 2018

Hope Center For Families: Addressing Health Needs Through A Two Generation Model, Brianna Burlock

Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

This project’s objective is to explore how the Two Generation Model of the Hope Center for Families can address the health needs of the zip code 45406 community in order to combat negative health outcomes for impoverished families. The investigator researched studies regarding the Two Generation Model and previous organizational applications of the model. Interviews were held with the partners of Hope Center for Families and with an organization that uses the Two Generation Model. The interviews were analyzed for recurring themes after listening to each of them several times and then transcribed. A logic model for the Hope Center …