Research
Since the beginning of the Ethnic and Rural Health Disparities (ERHD) graduate certificate online program, we have established a consistent pattern of research activities through various scholarly outlets such as conferences or professional academic journals.
The Global Impact of COVID-19
Using Applied Anthropology to solve Generation Z preventative health patterns and mental health status with regards to the global impact of COVID-19
Eric J. Bailey, Ph.D., M.P.H.
CoV-2 Patterns Study – Qualitative Findings
Investigating Generation Z College Students’ Health Beliefs and Preventive Behavioral Patterns associated with COVID-19
Eric J. Bailey, Ph.D., M.P.H.
View Research Study CoV-2 – Qualitative Findings (PDF)
CoV-2 Patterns Study
Investigating Generation Z College Students’ Health Beliefs and Preventive Behavioral Patterns associated with COVID-19
Eric J. Bailey, Ph.D., M.P.H.
View Research Study CoV-2 (PDF)
Published Journal Article
“The ‘Freshman 15’: Exploring Weight Issues, Eating Patterns, Psychological, Mental Health, Stress, and Weight Loss Prevention Programs among College Students at East Carolina University”
Eric J. Bailey
Journal of Community Medicine Public Health Care 2019, 6: 043 DOI: 10.24966/CMPH-1978/100043
Abstract: The transition to college has been identified as a critical period for increases in overweight status. The belief that college students gain 15 lbs during freshman year is widespread yet the evidence for this is limited. Previous research studies have shown that approximately 51% to 72% of freshman students’ gain weight their freshman year.
The specific aims of our exploratory, quantitative and qualitative study were to: (1) to assess their perceptions and beliefs about overweight and obesity; (2) to examine their eating patterns; (3) to evaluate the specific psychosociocultural factors associated with college life; and (4) to find out what type of weight loss prevention program they prefer.