public health research

Study recommends supporting school nurses’ vaccination efforts to increase vaccination rates and reduce HPV-related cancers.

Mason researchers address a gap in research about the mental health burden on nurses by studying the association between energy, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Learning the causes of declining mental health can lead to better support systems for nurses. 

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Menstrual Products Including Tampons, Pads, and Liners

A new study by Assistant Professor Rod Turpin found that parental disclosure and support of a child’s sexuality may reduce the negative mental health effects of discrimination.

Associate Professor Kyeung Mi Oh and Interim Director of the School of Nursing Cheryl Oetjen integrated MAT training into Mason’s MSN and DNP curriculum in order to increase the number of clinicians who deliver MAT care.

Samantha Kanselaar and Julia Mandeville are among the first group of recipients of the Mentoring for Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (MARIE) program, a new initiative sponsored by George Mason University’s Office of the Provost. The program offers mentoring support and funding for graduate students’ project ideas that advance the university’s values of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Substance use disorder affects more than 40 million Americans according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Recovery can be a difficult path, but an interdisciplinary team led by Holly Matto, associate professor in the Department of Social Work, aims to make it a little easier through a recently patented technology-based therapy. 

An interprofessional Mason research team led by Associate Professor Hong Xue used machine learning and social media data in the first large-scale study to analyze factors that influence effective antismoking campaigns and user engagement.

Research by Dongqing Wang, assistant professor of Global and Community Health, assessed the penetration of digital technology among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa and discussed the potential of digital media access as a way to expand health interventions

Despite a significant global increase in camel milk production and consumption, few studies have examined the complex health impacts of consuming raw or unpasteurized camel products, especially in herding populations.