The Public Health major, with a focus in epidemiology, requires a capstone research project to be done in the field of public health and epidemiology. For my research project, I chose to study oral health and disease outcomes, specifically in the field of dentistry. Oral health dictates overall health in a variety of ways such […]
C18-P: What Is the Prevalence of Hpv Cases Among Males and Females Based on Their History of Hpv Vaccination?
With both of us having majors and interests in public health, we focused our research area on a huge topic in that field right now: vaccinations. Not only are vaccinations extremely important in reducing the burden of infectious diseases, but can also reduce inequity, disability, and death[7]. We decided to research vaccinations in terms of […]
C45-P: The Role of Social Support on Mental Health of Bhutanese Refugees in Ohio
This research focuses on the mental health of Bhutanese refugees. The specific research objective was to explore the association between social support and mental health conditions among the Bhutanese refugee community in Columbus Ohio. Interviews were conducted with 200 resettled Bhutanese refugees using convenience and snow-ball sampling methods. Participants were asked questions adapted from the […]
B55: Gaslighting: Manipulating an Individual’s Ability to Recognize Abuse
After interning for four weeks at the EVE, a domestic violence shelter in Marietta, Ohio, this past J-term, I was exposed to group counseling sessions and the term gaslighting. After researching the epidemiology of gaslighting and domestic violence, three apparent gaps emerged for further research: How does the victim recognize the cycle of abuse?; How […]
C49: Alleviating Hunger Close to Home: An Innovative Solution to Food Insecurity in Butler County
This poster reviews prevalence, risk factors, and health consequences of food insecurity and proposes a solution to fill a gap in Oxford’s food insecurity services. This solution is inspired by proposals presented by students at the 2020 Social Innovation Weekend where students worked in teams to understand food insecurity and develop solutions. Food insecurity impacts […]
CSI-04: Comprehensive Transcriptome and Methylome of the Developing Chick Retina
The embryonic chicken (Gallus gallus) has proved an integral model organism for studying retina development. Furthermore, the embryonic chicken demonstrates the remarkable ability to regenerate retina in response to injury. Despite these important traits, a complete understanding of gene regulation during chick retinal development is lacking. Epigenetic regulation is an important class of gene regulation, […]
A49: The Characteristics of Effective Mental Wellbeing Initiatives to Aid Teacher Induction in Urban Schools: A Review of the Literature
Teachers in urban school districts report lower states of mental wellbeing and self-efficacy compared to their suburban and rural counterparts. Poor mental wellbeing is notably pervasive among induction year teachers, defined as those in their first two or three years of teaching, which is frequently cited as a driving force behind high turnover in urban […]
B87: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff: A Comparison of the Environmental and Global Health Impact of Agricultural Practices in Europe and the United States
This poster compares the environmental impacts of the agricultural system of the United States and European Union (E.U) member states. This research question was raised through an immersion experience in Luxembourg as part of the Global Health minor. I aim to challenge the anecdotal statements that Europe has less environmentally harmful agricultural practices compared to […]
A90: “All You Need is Love?” The Stigma Surrounding Failure to Thrive in West Africa
The immersion experience required for Global Health minors allows students to dive deeper into the world of Global Health through hands-on learning or volunteer experiences. My immersion was through the Global Health in The Gambia study abroad program, and it left me with many questions concerning maternal and pediatric health. Throughout my time in The […]
B27: Synthetic Food Additives: Chemistry, Health Effects, and the Societal Dilemma
Have you ever been puzzled by complex-sounding ingredients on your food label, wondering why they are used and what they do? Synthetic additives are ubiquitous in today’s commercial food products, and their definitions, uses, and regulation are surprisingly complex. Today, many categories of synthetic additives exist, designed to improve food’s characteristics or manufacturing processes. Various […]