Transforming Public Health in Africa Through Data Science Training
In today’s world, data has become a vital tool for solving public health challenges, especially in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where diseases like malaria, HIV, and cancer remain prevalent. However, the lack of skilled professionals and locally tailored educational programs hinders the full potential of data-informed solutions. The Advancing Public Health Research in Eastern Africa…
Disparities in Police Violence: The Power of Place and Vulnerability
Fatal police shootings are a deeply concerning issue in the United States, with racial minorities, particularly Black and Hispanic communities, bearing the brunt of these tragedies. Recent research analyzing data from 2015 to 2022 provides new insights into the complex interactions between social vulnerability, race, and geography that drive fatal encounters with law enforcement. For…
Qualitative Comparative Analysis as an Evaluation Tool: Unraveling Lessons from Development Cooperation
In recent years, the methodology known as Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) has emerged as a potent tool in evaluation, particularly within the domain of development cooperation. The study Qualitative Comparative Analysis as an Evaluation Tool: Lessons From an Application in Development Cooperation sheds light on its application, revealing both its potential and challenges in the…
The Power of Data in Public Health: A Dive into “Data for Equity”
Public health relies heavily on data, the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health. But what happens when this data, crucial for making informed decisions, is tinted with biases? This is where the article, “Data for Equity: Creating an Antiracist, Intersectional Approach to Data in a Local Health Department,” comes into…
Understanding the Nexus Between Income Inequality and Health: A Comprehensive Review
It’s no secret we love bibliographic analysis. It’s kind of our thing. In the world of health research, the connection between income inequality and public health has been a topic of growing interest. A recent comprehensive study titled Comprehensive Metrological and Content Analysis of the Income Inequality Research in Health Field: A Bibliometric Analysis published…
Unraveling Linguistic Bias in the NFL: A Deep Dive into Draft Profiles
Regarding professional sports, the NFL stands out not only for its thrilling matches but also for its significant draft events. However, beneath the excitement of draft picks, have we ever stopped to consider the linguistic disparities in how draft profiles are written for players of different racial backgrounds? We now have a clearer understanding thanks…
Navigating Political Climates in Community Psychology
Community psychology is a field that often doesn’t make headlines in the same way as clinical or organizational psychology. Still, it is equally crucial in building and maintaining communities’ mental and social well-being. With its commitment to social justice, empowerment, and participatory research, community psychology seeks to understand and support communities in their journey toward…
How we used context to understand school safety
Webinar ALERT! Register today for the ReSOLV’s (Research on Lowering Violence in Communities and School) webinar, Keeping Schools and Communities: Using a Context-Sensitive Approach to Build Readiness to Prevent School and Community Violence, happening on Tuesday, October 24, from 12:30-2 p.m. ET. The ReSOLV team will discuss results from this seven-year longitudinal study examining the…
What I said for the opening of the GIS summit.
Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone, With immense joy and anticipation, I welcome you to the GIS Virtual Implementation Summit. As the chair of this momentous gathering, I stand before a vibrant community united by a common goal – the earnest pursuit of knowledge and collaborative action guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over the next…
The Living Wage and Health: Evaluation Implications
The conversation surrounding the concept of a “living wage” has been gaining traction, making headlines as a viable tool to combat various social issues, including poverty, inequality, and adverse health outcomes. Let’s dig deeper and unraveling the connection between living wage, social determinants of health, and how this association could reshape approaches to community evaluation.…
Social Marketing in Public Health Amidst a Pandemic
In an era dominated by social media, traditional ways of conveying public health messages have evolved remarkably. The new kid on the block is “social marketing”, a strategy that uses marketing principles to influence human behavior for better societal outcomes. Social Marketing Defined Unlike conventional marketing strategies that aim for profit maximization, social marketing focuses…
Applying Collective Impact in Program Evaluation
The field of social change has evolved significantly over the years, embracing approaches that foster synergy and maximize impact. One such progressive approach is the concept of Collective Impact, a framework that guides multiple organizations toward a common agenda for solving complex social problems. This blog will discuss the principles of Collective Impact and explore…
