2021 Accepted Research Project Submissions
2020-21 Global Health Conference Submitted Abstracts and Posters
A Case Study on Prospective Telehealth Attitudes Amongst the Asian and Pacific Islander American Immigrant Population in Los Angeles
Angela S. Chen, Kevin M. Zhang, Amanda Y. Mac, Alex J. Ma, Jeana K. Shin, Jenny Wang -- University of California, Los Angeles[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-Case-Study-on-Prospective-Telehealth-Attitudes-Amongst-the-Asian-and-Pacific-Islander-American-Immigrant-Population-in-Los-Angeles.pdf" ]
Establishing Global Guidelines for Integrating Artificial Intelligence Systems into Clinical Care
Ayush Sangari, Aditya Sood -- Stony Brook School of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Establishing-Global-Guidelines-for-Integrating-Artificial-Intelligence-Systems-into-Clinical-Care.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ayush-Sangari.pdf" ]
Bias Prevention in Global Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Based Health Management Systems
Aditya Sood, Ayush Sangari -- Emory University School of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bias-Prevention-in-Global-Adoption-of-Artificial-Intelligence-Based-Health-Management-Systems.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aditya-Sood.pdf" ]
Evaluating The Use Of Narratives In Medicine As A Possible Outlet Of Expression For Physicians Suffering With Moral Injury
Saffanat Sumra -- University of California, Berkeley[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evaluating-The-Use-Of-Narratives-In-Medicine-As-A-Possible-Outlet-Of-Expression-For-Physicians-Suffering-With-Moral-Injury.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Saffanat-Sumra.pdf" ]
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Gainesville Community from the Perspectives of Healthcare Key Stakeholders
Abdullah Afridi, Shruti Kolli, Erin Kim, Keer Zhang, Aya Tal-mason -- University of Florida[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Impacts-of-the-COVID-19-Pandemic-on-the-Gainesville-Community-from-the-Perspectives-of-Healthcare-Key-Stakeholders.pdf" ]
An Equal Start to Life: The Finnish Baby Box and Maternal-Infant Wellbeing in the United States
Brittany Perry -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/An-Equal-Start-to-Life-The-Finnish-Baby-Box-and-Maternal-Infant-Wellbeing-in-the-United-States.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Brittany-Perry.pdf" ]
Social Determinants of Health: The Case of El Salvador
Kate Foral, Micah Gell-Redman -- University of Georgia[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Social-Determinants-of-Health-The-Case-of-El-Salvador.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FORAL-Kate.pdf" ]
Factors Associated with Opioid Use Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Progress
Reanne Mathai -- University of Florida[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-Frequency-Analysis-of-Gynecological-Complaints-in-a-Migrant-Farmworker-Community.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Reanne-Mathai.pdf" ]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Geriatric Traumatic Injury: A Quantitative Approach
Aditya Devarakonda, Fairouz Chibane, Peter Drevets, Andrew Lawson -- Medical College of Georgia[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Impact-of-COVID-19-on-Geriatric-Traumatic-Injury-A-Quantitative-Approach.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aditya-Devarakonda.pdf" ]
Differences in Classification of Overweight/Obesity by BMI Percentile versus Percent Body Fat in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes According to Pubertal Status
Taylor Giller, Lisa Volkening, Lori Laffel (Joslin Diabetes Center) -- Medical College of Georgia[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Differences-in-Classification-of-OverweightObesity-by-BMI-Percentile-versus-Percent-Body-Fat-in-Youth-with-Type-1-Diabetes-According-to-Pubertal-Status.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Taylor-Giller.pdf" ]
A Frequency Analysis of Gynecological Complaints in a Migrant Farmworker Community
Annalisa Sega, Mihaela Kancheva, Angie El-Said -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-Frequency-Analysis-of-Gynecological-Complaints-in-a-Migrant-Farmworker-Community.pdf"] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annalisa-Sega.pdf" ]
The Importance of Using Social Determinants of Health and Standardized Charting to Care for Gynecology Patients at a Student Run Free Clinic
Mihaela Kancheva, Annalisa Sega, Angie El-Said, Rasika Patil, Judith Simms-Cendan,MD -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Importance-of-Using-Social-Determinants-of-Health-and-Standardized-Charting-to-Care-for-Gynecology-Patients-at-a-Student-Run-Free-Clinic.pdf"] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mihaela-Kancheva.pdf" ]
Preventing Blindness and Reducing Exposure During COVID-19 via MicroPulse Laser Treatments for Macular Degeneration
Alexis Brewer, Ahad Mahootchi, MD -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Preventing-Blindness-and-Reducing-Exposure-During-COVID-19-via-MicroPulse-Laser-Treatments-for-Macular-Degeneration.pdf"] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Alexis-Brewer-2.pdf" ]
Opsonization of COVID-19 through Self Assembling Peptide Hydrogel
Sreya Sanyal, Shareef Syed, Abhishek Roy, Zain Siddiqui, Vivek Kumar -- New Jersey Institute of Technology[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Opsonization-of-COVID-19-through-Self-Assembling-Peptide-Hydrogel.pdf" ]
Increasing Hand Hygiene during a Pandemic: Design, Construction, and Implementation of a Gamified Hand Sanitizer Feedback Unit
Anish Sangari, Nitish Sood, Bill Gray, Dr. Andy Hauger, and Lynsey Ekema - Medical College of Georgia[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Increasing-Hand-Hygiene-during-a-Pandemic-Design-Construction-and-Implementation-of-a-Gamified-Hand-Sanitizer-Feedback-Unit.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sangari-Sood-Increasing-Hand-Hygiene-during-a-Pandemic-V2.pdf" ]
The Relationship Between COVID-19 Social Distancing and Feelings of Anxiety and Depression in the United States
Shivanie Ramdin, Rahul Gorijavolu & Nicole Cook, PhD, MPH -- Nova Southeastern University[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Relationship-Between-COVID-19-Social-Distancing-and-Feelings-of-Anxiety-and-Depression-in-the-United-States.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Shivanie-Ramdin.pdf" ]
Co-infection of Malaria and COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Karan Varshney, Beverly I. Anaele -- Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Co-infection-of-Malaria-and-COVID-19-A-Systematic-Review.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Karan-Varshney-Malaria-and-COVID-19.pdf" ]
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Gainesville Community from the Perspectives of Healthcare Key Stakeholders
Erin Kim, Shruti Kolli, Keer Zhang, Abdullah Afridi, Aya Tal-mason (BS), Elizabeth A. Wood (MPH, DHS) -- University of Florida[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Impacts-of-the-COVID-19-Pandemic-on-the-Gainesville-Community-from-the-Perspectives-of-Healthcare-Key-Stakeholders-1.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Erin-Kim.pdf" ]
An Imperative of Flu Vaccination: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Characteristics of Influenza-COVID-19 Co-Infection
Karan Varshney, Rutvin Kyada -- Deakin University[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/An-Imperative-of-Flu-Vaccination-A-Systematic-Review-of-the-Clinical-Characteristics-of-Influenza-COVID-19-Co-Infection.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Karan-Varshney-Flu-Vaccination.pdf" ]
Rapid Adoption of Telehealth on EHR Fluency within a Student-Run Free Clinic during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Angie El-Said, Brianna Leone, Gustavo Marino, Rasika Patil, Brandon Tapasak, Aamir Momin, Judith Simms-Cendan, M.D. -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rapid-Adoption-of-Telehealth-on-EHR-Fluency-within-a-Student.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Angie-El-Said-1.pdf" ]
Update on the Effectiveness of Lifestyle Coaching SMART Goal Sessions with Patients at a Student-Led Clinic Pre- and Post-COVID
Lisvet Luceno, Madalyn Weiner, Carla Gonzalez, Nina Gallo, Krisandra Hardy, Patricia Portmann, Vanessa Navas, Grant Wojdyla, Magdalena Pasarica, M.D., Ph.D. -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Update-on-the-Effectiveness-of-Lifestyle-Coaching-SMART-Goal-Sessions-with-Patients-at-a-Student-Led-Clinic-Pre-and-Post-COVID.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lisvet-Luceno.pdf" ]
Virtual realities: Changes in clinic efficiency and obstacles in the transition to virtual clinics
Krisandra Hardy -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Virtual-realities-Changes-in-clinic-efficiency-and-obstacles-in-the-transition-to-virtual-clinics.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Grant-Wojdyla.pdf" ]
Effectiveness of Teaching Mental Health Sessions on Medical Student Comfort with Teaching Wellness and Considerations for Global Pandemics
Cheuk Kwok, Matthew P Abrams, B.A., Srikar Reddy, M.D., Sirikanya Sellers, M.D., Anuja Mehta, M.D. -- UCF College of Medicine[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Effectiveness-of-Teaching-Mental-Health-Sessions-on-Medical-Student-Comfort-with-Teaching-Wellness-and-Considerations-for-Global-Pandemics.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cheuk-Kwok-1.pdf" ]
Establishing a Student-Run Free Clinic for Refugees
Grace Benmhend -- University of South Florida[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Establishing-a-Student-Run-Free-Clinic-for-Refugees.pdf" ]
A Comparison of COVID-19 Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Impact on Vulnerable Populations in Two States within the USA
Joseph Elengickal, Kush Patel, Jennifer Morris, Dr. Rodger MacArthur -- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University[maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-Comparison-of-COVID-19-Epidemiology-Pathophysiology-and-Impact-on-Vulnerable-Populations-in-Two-States-within-the-USA.pdf" ] [maxbutton id="2" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Joseph-Elengickal.pdf" ]
The Sound of Silence
Tyler Beauchamp, Rushay Amarath-Madav -- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University[maxbutton id="5" url="https://www.ucfglobalhealth.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tyler-Beauchamp-Sound-of-Silence-Draft-.docx.pdf" ]