Finding a way to successfully interpret African diversity is important in accurately reconstructing the evolutionary history of our species. By collecting high quality D[...]

The purpose of this dissertation is to address institutional factors that may be the root cause of health disparities. Misdirected resources may help to explain why healt[...]

Nearly half of American adults lack the necessary health literacy skills needed to understand and act appropriately on health information. The purpose of this research wa[...]

In this collection of manuscripts, I developed a deeper understanding and insight into how the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and subsequent transition to t[...]

Background: The high burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease and the increasing rate of new HIV infections among some populations and jurisdictions could ref[...]

Reducing health disparities by increasing access to health information is a national priority. Research demonstrates that direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) is effect[...]

In the United States, groups within the population of private well users may face disparities in access to safe drinking water. Since private well operations and water qu[...]

ABSTRACTSARA HAYES LEGRAND. Social support and health outcomes among individuals living with HIV in the Deep South. (Under the direction of DR. TERESA L. SCHEID) [...]

Community violence occurs primarily in public settings, frequently involves high-risk behaviors such as firearm use, and is often geographically concentrated as a result [...]