Research, Measurement and Evaluation

Geminn Apostol ’23 received an award for outstanding research in sustainability for a study examining how temperature affects dengue incidence across various socio-economic conditions in the Philippines. The study indicates that socioeconomic factors influence the temperature-dengue relationship, highlighting the importance of localized, socio-economically tailored interventions.

Kenneth Jones ’17 explored differences in patient-centered care between sexual minority (SM) and heterosexual veterans in VHA primary care. Using survey data, he and his co-authors found that younger SM veterans reported poorer experiences, such as less respect from providers, fewer health inquiries, and less attentive listening, emphasizing the need for better provider training to foster a more inclusive environment.

Neha Raykar ’17 evaluated women's satisfaction with antenatal care (ANC) services in Rajasthan and its effect on compliance during pregnancy. Satisfaction was positively linked to ANC visits and iron/folic acid tablet intake and was higher among educated women. Improving ANC experiences, especially personalized attention and infection control, could boost compliance and improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Anjali Singh ’18 conducted a research project in underserved communities within a central province of India to illustrate how health communication messages are often inadequate or unclear for the communities they aim to serve. The state government funded the project and, based on the findings, involved stakeholders to develop a suitable communication strategy.