This public health study was conducted to better understand who utilizes food assistance from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). It investigates the association between use of WIC benefits and diagnosis for gestational diabetes among pregnant women. Findings could indicate the effectiveness of WIC for promoting health, as well as […]
A47: Is There an Association Between Race and the Type of Delivery Among Women in the United States?
The connection between race and type of delivery has been an increasing public health concern for many years. It is significant because cesarean deliveries are more risky for both mother and baby. This research project analyzes the association between race and type of delivery among women in the United States. We used data (2017-2018 cycle) […]
A51: Syphilis on the rise: prevalence, incidence, and vertical transmission in Peru and USA
Syphilis has been on the rise over the past decade around the world, with a 219% increase in the United States.6 This has been a significant concern, particularly for mothers, given that syphilis has the potential for vertical transmission from mother to fetus.2 Once vertically transmitted, side effects include stillbirth, neonatal death, premature delivery, or […]
B29: The Relationship between U.S. Citizenship and Depression
Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder that has high social and economic costs around the world. Currently, over 45 million people in the United States are immigrants. Immigration can be a source of stress, and therefore examining the difference between rates of depression between U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens could shine a light on […]
B30: Does Coadministration of Marijuana and CNS-active Medications Increase Risk of Hypersomnolence in Young Adults
Author(s): Lily Davidson, Public Health and Premedical Studies Major Advisor(s): Saruna Ghimire, Sociology and Gerontology
B62: Unpacking Inequity: Choice and Judgement in Food Pantries
Global health is dedicated to understanding the health status of different populations and creating strategies to improve health equity worldwide. This project allowed me to examine the United States’ social services more deeply and understand the varying complexities of food insecurity. This experience consisted of volunteering in local food pantries and interacting with those who […]
C25: Suicide Among Resettled Bhutanese Refugees: Risk and Protective Factors
With an estimated suicide rate of 24.4 per 100,000, Bhutanese refugees who have resettled within the United States are experiencing a mental health crisis–this rate is nearly twice that of the general U.S. population which was 14.1 per 100,000 in 2021.1,2 Over 100,000 ethnic-Nepali citizens were forcibly removed from Bhutan in the 1990s.3 Many lived […]
C47: A geospatial analysis of the role of lead (Pb) exposure in the development of substance use disorders
Lead (Pb) exposure is an environmental cause of learning disorders, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the disruption of many cognitive functions. Although Pb affects many cognitive functions and neurocircuits related to substance use disorders (SUDs), and although ADHD is highly comorbid with SUDs, Pb exposure is not a known risk for SUDs. This […]
A06: Relationship Between Taking Female Hormones and Depression in Women of Reproductive Age: A Cross- Sectional Study
Due to biological differences between males and females, females present a natural hormonal imbalance that can cause secondary health issues, one of which being depression. Many females seek hormonal therapy to correct this imbalance and prevent such health issues from occurring. Several data has suggested that there is a relationship between taking female hormones and […]
A12: The Effects of Hormonal Birth Control on Depression in Women
It has been found that more women in the United States have depression than men. Several studies have been conducted looking into possible explanations for this occurrence. One such topic of study has been the effects of hormonal birth control on depression in women. Studies have been conducted in an assortment of different countries and […]