Research and Resources
PHLR Methods Guides
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In "Measuring Law for Public Health Research," Charles Tremper, Sue Thomas and Alexander C. Wagenaar provide researchers with a practical how-to guide in applying the scientific method to...
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Scott Burris, J.D., director of the center, explains in this podcast what public health law research is, and what kinds of research PHLR supports.
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Jennifer Ibrahim, Ph.D., M.P.H., a member of the PHLR "Methods Core," explains the importance and purpose of scientific rigor in this podcast.
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Jennifer Ibrahim, Ph.D., M.P.H., a member of the PHLR "Methods Core," demonstrates the building of logic models in this podcast.
PHLR NPO Research
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This project explores the nexus between criminal justice and public health. Criminal justice professionals are increasingly concerned with developing ‘evidence-based’ policy, and making sure that their efforts are targeted and effective. This is the case with the Philadelphia Police Department, which is seeking to build evidence around the contribution of foot-beat policing to reductions in urban violence, including that associated with gang and drug-related activity. This project uses a randomized controlled design to asses the impact of the foot-beat enforcement strategy.
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This project considers children who are overweight, the most common health problem facing American childeren. States, and to a lesser extent, local governments, have passed a variety of laws aimed at reducing youths’ exposure to high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and encouraging physical activity. What measures work?
PHLR Grantee Research
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This project will study six Los Angeles neighborhoods to assess the extent to which land-use regulation affects the crime in communities. The study will explore the relationship between crime,
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This project will look at the implementation of Virginia’s newly-enacted Health Care Decisions Act (HCDA) and identify the key barriers and enabling factors that will determine the law’s ultimate
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This project will explore how individuals make decisions about: 1) vaccinations, 2) sexual behavior, 3) preventative medication and health habits, 4) medical procedures and treatment, and 5) health
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This project will explore the relationship between non-medical exemption laws and variability in those state laws and disease rates. The project will employ mixed-effects hierarchical models at 3
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This project will examine the impact of New Jersey’s HIV disclosure laws on 500 HIV+ and 250 “at risk” residents of New Jersey. Measures include participants’ understanding of the law, perceived HIV
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