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deathnomiko wrote in public_health Jan 12, 2011 14:24

Out of curiosity, do any of you guys come from a medical background and got a MPH? If so, what doors has it opened and what type of job are you in now?

I'm an RN, but I've been playing with the idea of getting my MPH.

Sexual/relationship health in popular film

venus_in_fur wrote in public_health Dec 10, 2010 23:30

I always thought it would be an interesting project to do an audit of popular films that portray sex and intimacy and whether it sets good or poor examples for viewers (especially youth if that is the target audience) in terms of protection against pregnancy and STIs as well as consent and respect ( Read more... )

Concentration

fxdupprincess wrote in public_health Dec 06, 2010 15:46

Hi, I was wondering if you had any advice for me about what concentration to go into?

I'm interested in environmental, biostats isn't bad, and I might like epi.

How hard is it to get a job in these fields?

Major clinical trial prompts call for change to treatment guidelines for severe malaria

meteoricpath wrote in public_health Nov 08, 2010 19:20

AQUAMAT trial results show significant results favouring artesunate for severe malaria treatment

Full text Lancet article

malaria

Health Community

unnecessaryhat wrote in public_health Sep 07, 2010 22:32

Just wanted to invite you all to health_ontd - a new healthy living community for sharing ideas and resources to improve your personal wellness. All members are welcome to post and/or comment.

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Effects of attribute framing and goal framing on vaccination behavior

bratcho wrote in public_health Aug 25, 2010 16:15

Greetings to the Public Health community members!

Earlier this spring I posted a request here to recruit participants for my graduate research on effects of message framing on vaccination behavior. The response was great and some members requested to share the results. I truly appreciate your participation and help in marketing the study. ( Read more... )

Boyfriend, possibly husband's job

grey_gardens wrote in public_health Jul 16, 2010 00:43

*Poofing* for privacy - thanks for the answers, all!

job market

blacksummerruby wrote in public_health Jul 11, 2010 11:50

how are you all finding the job market right now and/or for soon to be graduates from a MPH program. I am focusing on Environmental Health. any luck? thanks everyone and stay healthy!

Abroad for an MPH

angelrinoa wrote in public_health Jul 08, 2010 23:34

Hi everyone! I am starting the application process soon for my MPH, to start next fall 2011. I am very interested in going abroad for an MPH, but there seems to be a paucity of information regarding public health schools not in the United States. I am interested in epidemiology particularly, and I know about the program at the London School of ( Read more... )

questions/advice

blacksummerruby wrote in public_health Jun 24, 2010 15:16

how does one go about volunteering at a health center/health department/any area that focuses on public health? what are some things that they may have you do? i would like to volunteer while i am working on my degree so at least i can say i have some "experience ( Read more... )