Public Health Practice
The PRC at UMass Chan is conducting a pilot randomized control trial with waitlist comparison condition to test a multicomponent, clinic-based intervention to promote COVID-19 vaccine intention and uptake among diverse youth and adolescents.
PRC Investigator: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD
Funder: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PI: Lemon)
Dates: 2022-2024
Research Foci: Chronic Disease, Critical and Emerging Issues
The PRC at UMass Chan Medical School is conducting analyses and disseminating data from the COVID Community Impact Survey (CCIS) in Central Massachusetts to describe disparities and/or challenges that were identified for each population of focus in this survey. CCIS is a statewide survey with over-sampling of populations that experienced COVID-19 disparities. The survey documents experiences with the social determinants of health during the pandemic and was designed for communities to use in strategic planning and other efforts.
PRC Investigator: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Public Health (contract)
Dates: 2021-2024
Research Foci: Chronic Disease, Critical and Emerging Issues, Built Environment
This sub-contract to the Worcester Division of Public Health’s REACH project will allow in-depth evaluation of the REACH program. Evaluation focuses on the implementation of evidence-based policy, systems and environmental strategies to promote health among Latino residents.
PRC Investigators: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD, Milagros C. Rosal, PhD
Funder: City of Worcester Division of Public Health, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (PI: Bolen) (Contract)
Dates: 2019-2023
The survey is administered to middle and high school students in the Greater Worcester Area. It asks about health risk behaviors such as bullying, smoking, alcohol and drug use, food security, and others.
PRC Investigator: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD
Funder: Worcester Division of Public Health (PI: Lemon) (Contract)
Dates: 2016-2023, conducted every two years
