Tag: public health
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Meet the Team: Kayla Gurganus
Kayla Gurganus is a Public Health Fellow with the Academic Community Partnerships (ACP) Team, a member of the VISTA team and PhD candidate in Political Science & Ecological Sciences & Engineering at Purdue University. Learn more about her work and contributions to the VISTA team in this interview. Can you tell us a little about…
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New article: “Names Matter”
AJPH published a new editorial in the January edition of the journal, “Names Matter: Affirming our Commitment to Equity in Publishing,” by Heather M. Brandt PhD, Laura M. Schwab-Reese PhD, MA, Casper Voyles PhD, MPH, M. Aaron Guest PhD, MSW, MPH, and Amy Hagopian PhD, MHA. In the article, VISTA Director Laura Schwab Reese and co-authors propose a new policy for authors who wish to…
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New Study: Network Analysis to Visualize Qualitative Results
In their new paper published in Health Promotion Practice, Network Analysis to Visualize Qualitative Results, Laura Schwab Reese and colleagues share an innovative way to analyze qualitative data using network analysis.
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New Study: How People Use TikTok to Talk About Sexual Violence
TikTok has rapidly emerged as one of the most influential social media platforms, especially among teenagers. With its vast audience, TikTok has become more than just a hub for entertainment—it is also serving as a space where crucial and sensitive issues, such as sexual violence, are being discussed. The latest study led by VISTA Director…
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New Study: Empowering Salon Professionals as Frontline Responders to Violence
In the realm of public health and safety, salon professionals occupy a unique and often overlooked position. With their close, one-on-one interactions with clients, they are in a prime spot to notice signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sex trafficking. The latest study co-authored by VISTA Director Laura Schwab Reese delves into this untapped…
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New Study Sheds Light on Peer-to-Peer Disclosures of Child Maltreatment on Social Media
In an age where social media plays an increasingly central role in young people’s lives, the ways in which these platforms are used for serious and sensitive disclosures are gaining attention. The recent study “I Need to Talk to Someone…What Do I Do?“: Peer-to-Peer Disclosures of Child Maltreatment on Social Media, published in the Journal…
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Exploring the Digital Highways: How Reddit Facilitated Cannabis Conversations During COVID-19
A team of researchers including Dr. Laura Schwab Reese delved into the digital corridors of Reddit to understand how cannabis conversations evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing 213 posts and 2,546 comments from the subreddit r/saplings across different pandemic phases, the study paints a picture of how social media platforms have become hubs for youth…
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Insights from Crisis Counselors: Building Rapport in Digital Support
New Study Sheds Light on Supporting Victims of Child Maltreatment In the digital age, establishing rapport in written interactions is vital, especially in crisis intervention. A recent study led by Dr. Laura Schwab Reese published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research explored how crisis counselors achieve this in digital services, using data from the…
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