College of Health and Human Services Department of Global and Community Health

Dr. Amira Roess shares current information on the new variant of COVID-19, double masking, and vaccines.

New George Mason University study is first to examine unmet basic menstrual health needs, (often called ‘period poverty’) and associations with depression among college students. More than 14% of participants reported lack of access to menstrual products in the past year, and 10% reported period poverty every month. Women who experienced period poverty were more likely to report symptoms suggestive of moderate or severe depression.

Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Catona, Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, for recently receiving a Stearns Center grant for implementing alternative assessment strategies. The grant will allow Catona to conduct research on alternative assessment strategies for GCH 380: Public Health Research Methods. GCH 380 is an important aspect of the college’s accredited MPH program, and Catona’s research will provide valuable insight on improving it.

Supersized alcopops linked to homelessness and gang affiliation, new regulation needed.

Many college students aren’t tested for STIs despite high rates, self-tests offer promise.

Sexually active students more likely to use STI self-testing services