scholarly journals The Society for Epidemiologic Research and the Future of Diversity and Inclusion in Epidemiology

2020 ◽  
Vol 189 (10) ◽  
pp. 1049-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen E Gilman ◽  
Onyebuchi A Arah ◽  
Lisa M Bates ◽  
Charles C Branas ◽  
Yvette C Cozier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Epidemiologic Research ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
The Future

Abstract “The mission of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee (D&I) in the Society for Epidemiologic Research is to foster the diversity of our membership and work towards the engagement of all members, from diverse backgrounds at all stages of their careers, in the Society’s activities, with the intent of enhancing discovery in public health.” As a foundational step in implementing our mission, the D&I Committee conducted a survey of SER membership. Here we report on the efforts we have undertaken to expand the diversity and inclusiveness of our Society and our aspirations for future efforts in support of D&I. Early on, we established the SERvisits program to conduct outreach to institutions and students that have historically been underrepresented at SER; we hope this program continues to grow in its reach and impact. We have also taken steps to increase the inclusiveness of SER activities, for example, by engaging members on issues of D&I through symposia and workshops at SER annual meetings and through social media. DeVilbiss et al. (Am J Epidemiol. 2020;189(10):998–1010) have demonstrated that there is substantial room for improvement with regards to diversity and inclusion within SER. We invite SER members to become involved and collaborate on this long-term goal.

Preparedness 3.0: Addressing the Future

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 728-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges C. Benjamin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Climate Change ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Public Health Preparedness ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
State Sponsorship ◽  
The Future

ABSTRACTThe last 14 years has taught us that that we are facing a new reality; a reality in which public health emergencies are a common occurrence. Today, we live in a world with dangerous people without state sponsorship who are an enormous threat to our safety; one where emerging and reemerging infectious diseases are waiting to break out; a world where the benefits of globalization in trade, transportation, and social media brings threats to our communities faster and with a greater risk than ever before. Even climate change has entered into the preparedness equation, bringing with it the forces of nature in the form of extreme weather and its complications. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2015;9:728–729)

ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION OF CLOSED MINING PERIMETERS IN MARAMUREȘ COUNTY

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Adina Bud ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Physical And Chemical

The paper presents the context in which the closure of the mining in the Maramureş county took place by carrying out some inappropriate works that generated phenomena with a strong environmental impact through manifestations, physical and chemical in nature. The analysis performed so far shows that these events will amplify the environmental impact on the public health in the future, with long-term consequences.

Crime News on TV

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy Lipschultz
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Societal Implications ◽  
Entertainment Media ◽  
Cultural Understanding ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
Crime News ◽  
Historical Developments

The discussion of crime news on television must begin with a basic cultural understanding that journalism is facing a time of dramatic change. Mitchell Stephens argued in his 2014 book Beyond News: The Future of Journalism that the news process remains challenging to define: “Journalism is the activity of collecting, presenting, interpreting, or commenting upon the news for some portion of the public” (p. xiii). In the case of crime news, a variety of historical developments changed the nature of newsgathering and presentation. Sociological and cultural theories help us understand the process, the content, and the effects. An examination of the various approaches to the study of crime news will extend cultural understanding to entertainment media and long-term societal implications of new technologies, such as social media.

scholarly journals Communicating public health during COVID-19, implications for vaccine rollout

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 205395172110235
Author(s):  
Peter S Bloomfield ◽  
Josefine Magnusson ◽  
Maeve Walsh ◽  
Annemarie Naylor
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Large Body ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Future ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Areas Of Concern ◽  
Official Sources

A large body of information and opinion related to COVID-19 is being shared via social media platforms. Recent reports have raised concerns about the reliability and verifiability of said information being disseminated and the way systems, processes and design of the platforms facilitates such spread. This, alongside other areas of concern, has resulted in several social media platforms taking steps towards tackling the spread of mis- and dis-information. Here we discuss approaches to online public health messaging from a range of sources during COVID-19, with a focus on official and non-official sources in the United Kingdom (UK). We highlight issues for ongoing public health decisions, and the potential impact for the future course of the pandemic.

scholarly journals Recommendations to the Society for Epidemiologic Research for Further Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at the Annual Meeting and Beyond

2020 ◽  
Vol 189 (10) ◽  
pp. 1037-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyu Zhang ◽  
Brooke A Jarrett ◽  
Keri N Althoff ◽  
Frances S Burman ◽  
Laura Camarata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Public Health Department ◽  
Epidemiologic Research ◽  
Academic Communities ◽  
Disadvantaged Groups ◽  
Professional Societies ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds

Abstract Increasing diverse engagement in the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) will positively impact the field of epidemiology. As the largest and longest-running epidemiologic society in North America, SER has long been a pioneer in promoting diversity and inclusion. A recent survey of SER members, however, showed there is still room for improving diversity, inclusion, representation, and participation in the Society. In this commentary, as members of both the SER and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Science (Epi IDEAS) Working Group, we recommend 4 goals for the SER Annual Meeting and beyond: 1) convene epidemiologic researchers with diverse backgrounds and ideas; 2) promote an inclusive environment at the SER Annual Meeting; 3) develop, compile, and disseminate best practices to honor diversity in epidemiologic research; and 4) increase prioritization of health disparities research and methods. We also suggest strategies for achieving these goals so that SER can better include, support, and elevate members from historically disadvantaged groups. While our recommendations are tailored specifically to SER, the greater epidemiologic and academic communities could benefit from adopting these goals and strategies within their professional societies and conferences.

Electoral integrity and post-truth politics

2018 ◽  
pp. 141-159
Author(s):  
Sarah Birch
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
General Election ◽  
British Politics ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The Future ◽  
High Standards ◽  
Party Funding

This chapter examines the issue of electoral integrity at the 2017 general election and in British politics more generally. While elections are generally administered to high standards and are free of some of the problems found in other democracies, a number of recent party-funding scandals and localised incidents of misconduct have greatly increased the issue’s salience. Moreover, the 2017 election was also contested under the shadow of the alleged rise of ‘fake news’ and ‘post-truth’ politics. Looking to the future, changing behaviour around social media raise important questions about the long-term integrity of British elections.

scholarly journals Impact of spectator motivation on long-term sustainability for women’s basketball league

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 519
Author(s):  
Nicole Jackson ◽  
Asia Thompson ◽  
Minyong Lee ◽  
Jerono Rotich ◽  
Tiffany Fuller
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
National Basketball Association ◽  
Financial Success ◽  
Women's Basketball ◽  
The Future ◽  
N 93 ◽  
People’S Attitudes ◽  
New Strategies

As the league prepares for its 20th season, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has experienced some highs and some lows. The purpose of this study was to understand spectator motivation and to assess new strategies that the league could use to better improve the overall product of the game itself. How can the WNBA expand its fan base to help generate enough revenue that can ensure the league can support itself financially? In order to better understand people's attitudes towards the WNBA, we conducted an online survey that we then submitted on social media for people to express their thoughts on what they liked about the league and what they would like to see implemented in the future. The results from our surveys (N=93) showed that the majority of our participants were satisfied with the overall product the WNBA has to offer (affordability and family-oriented atmosphere), yet, it still lacked a certain "excitement" factor that would make the participant want to personally watch or attend a game. We concluded that in order for the league to truly flourish and gain the recognition and financial success it deserves, league executives should consider incorporating new, innovative ideas that can breathe new life into the league for the next 20 years.

Auswirkungen der Corona-Pandemie auf die Maßnahmen zur Suchtprävention der Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 259-264
Author(s):  
Michaela Goecke
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Junge Erwachsene ◽  
Bundeszentrale Für Gesundheitliche Aufklärung

Zusammenfassung. Abstract: Hintergrund: Die Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) ist als Fachbehörde unter anderem für die Umsetzung nationaler Programme zur Suchtprävention zuständig. Die jährlichen Arbeitsprogramme werden mit dem Bundesministerium für Gesundheit abgestimmt und sehen aktuell vor dem Hintergrund der Public-Health-Relevanz Schwerpunkte in der Prävention der legalen Substanzen Tabak und Alkohol vor. Vorrangige Zielgruppen sind Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene, da sich bei ihnen riskante Konsummuster entwickeln und festigen können. Die Präventionsprogramme der BZgA umfassen schulische Angebote, Webportale, Social Media und Printmedien wie Informationsbroschüren. Aktuelle Situation: Die Corona-Pandemie hat Einfluss genommen auf die Suchtprävention der BZgA. Zu nennen ist die thematische Verzahnung im Kontext von Corona und ein veränderter inhaltlicher Beratungsbedarf – telefonisch und online. Auch die durch die Corona-Pandemie bedingten Kontaktbeschränkungen während des „Lockdowns“ sowie die neuen Rahmenbedingungen für ein persönliches Miteinander haben die Suchtprävention verändert. Interaktive Präventionsangebote in Schulen wurden ebenso wie die Unterstützung von Mitmachaktionen in Sportvereinen oder die Durchführung von Peer-Programmen ausgesetzt. Dafür rückte die Nutzung digitaler Möglichkeiten sowohl bei der Umsetzung von suchtpräventiven Angeboten als auch in der Kooperation und Vernetzung mit den Ländern in einen neuen Fokus. Die Corona-Krise kann perspektivisch auch eine Chance für mehr Digitalisierung in der Suchtprävention werden.

Primary Care and Public Health: A Vision for the Future

PsycCRITIQUES ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick H. DeLeon ◽  
Michaela Shafer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
The Future
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