Community and Behavioral Health News
The latest news from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Video: Iowa researchers study self-driving cars and road-crossing safety
With an estimated 3.5 million self-driving vehicles expected on America’s roads by next year, University of Iowa researchers, including Elizabeth O'Neil, CPH assistant professor of community and behavioral health, are investigating how to make crossing the road safer, especially for children. Published September 3, 2024
Faculty Focus: Ebonee Johnson
Ebonee Johnson, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, recently shared her interests in community engagement and mental health as well as some words of advice for students. Published August 27, 2024
Lee awarded funding for community-engaged research project
Abby Lee, a PhD student in community and behavioral health, is one of eight students from the UI's 2024 Graduate Engagement Corps awarded funding for their community-engaged research projects. Published August 13, 2024
UI research study to examine parent-child interactions in road crossing
A new University of Iowa research study aims to shed light on parent-child road crossing behaviors and, ultimately, to help lead to changes that reduce motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians, a major cause of childhood death and disability. Published August 5, 2024
Vander Weg comments on vaping in rural areas
There are a variey of potential reasons for why vaping and smoking are more prevalent in rural areas than in cities, says Mark Vander Weg, professor and head of community and behavioral health. (The Gazette) Published July 25, 2024