Health Studies
Learning Objectives
objective 1
Identify the various factors that influence health and wellness at individual, community, and global levels.
“Wrong”, “Choice”, “Bad”: A Biblical Theology of and Response to the “Sin” of Depression Through the Lens of Evangelical-Christianity - an original research paper analyzing the relationship between Christianity and depression
Jenna's Visual Plan - a graphic piece demonstrating the connections between my career goals in and philosophy of health
objective 2
Understand the policies and systems that shape our healthcare practices.
On Healthcare and American Individualism - an original research and reflection paper for the BHS 305 (Health Policies & Systems) course. Discusses the value of individualism which largely influences America's healthcare system.
On Individualism and the Cost of Healthcare in America - an original research and reflection paper for the BHS 305 (Health Policies & Systems) course. Discusses the value of individualism which largely influences the cost of healthcare in America.
An Interview with a Psychiatrist - a visual representation of an interview which was conducted with psychiatrist Dr. Jon Berner of Woodinville Psychiatric clinic in Woodinville, WA. Presents Dr. Berner's insights into the field of Psychiatry, along with personal reflection on my current journey towards medicine. Conducted and created for the BHS 310 (Pathways to Health Studies) course, June 2019.
objective 3
Acquire the skills to understand and critique health research at the population level.
Social Media Use Behaviors and Depression in College Students: Potential Moderating Factors in the Relationship between Social Media Use and Depression - an original, co-developed scientific research proposal. Proposal plans for conducting a study which investigates the influence of Social Media Use Behaviors on depressive symptoms in young adults. Developed for the BHS 300 (Health Research & Writing) course.
objective 4
Apply methods used in the development and evaluation of public health interventions.
objective 5
Partner with individuals and communities to improve health outcomes.
UWBack to Sleep! - an original team community intervention project for the BHS 201 (Public Health) course. A visual presentation detailing plans for a sleep-deprivation intervention aimed at students of the University of Washington Bothell School of Nursing and Health Studies. Presented during a poster session, May 2019.
UWBack to Sleep Part I - preliminary written details for the community intervention project
UWBack to Sleep Part II - finalized written details for the community intervention project
objective 6
Advocate for ethics in healthcare practice and for the just distribution of healthcare resources.
US vs. UK: Healthcare in Prison - a visual presentation comparing and critiquing the quality, delivery, function, and access to healthcare in prisons in the United States versus in the United Kingdom. Advocates for the improvement of care for prison populations in both countries. Developed for the BHS 305 (Health Policies & Systems) course. Presented in June 2019.
Oral Health in Prison - an infographic summarizing the state of oral care in American prisons. Discusses common themes and issues in inmate oral care and recommends possible remedies or actions. Developed for the BHS 305 (Health Policies & Systems) course.
Identify the various factors that influence health and wellness at individual, community, and global levels.
Understand the policies and systems that shape our healthcare practices.
Acquire the skills to understand and critique health research at the population level.
Apply methods used in the development and evaluation of public health interventions.
Partner with individuals and communities to improve health outcomes.
Advocate for ethics in healthcare practice and for the just distribution of healthcare resources.
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