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| Project Leader: | Rhama Mkuu rsmkuu@tamu.edu Health & Kinesiology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Idethia Harvey, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm |
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Team Size:
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6 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students will have the opportunity to be mentored and supported through various avenues. By the end of the semester, the goal is to have each student as a co-author on at least one manuscript, conference abstract for presentation and possibility an opportunity to present/attend a scientific conference. Students will also be supported and receive guidance and support to apply to opportunities such as internships and graduate school applications. |
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Team Needs:
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Passion, interest and desire to make an impactful and meaningful contribution in health. Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks as well as conscientiousness and ability to thrive in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Curiosity for research. Experience or desire to learn how to conduct literature reviews, work with reference software programs (Refworks, EndNote), data management and analysis using (SPSS, STATA, MPLUS, NVIVO), creating research poster presentations and learn/improve scientific writing skills. Students will learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods. |
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Description:
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Chronic diseases such as a cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are the leading causes of death globally. The World Health Organization estimates that 60%, (35million people) of all deaths are linked to chronic disease worldwide. In developing countries, there is evidence that chronic diseases are increasing. Majority (80%) of all chronic disease deaths worldwide happen in developing countries. This project led by a graduate student in the department of Health & Kinesiology, division of Health Education will focus on research that explores factors that influence chronic disease in the United States and in Kenya. This project uses data from the World Health Organization, Kenya STEPwise Survey and the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey to examine chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes and obesity) and health behaviors (fruits and vegetable consumption, physical activity, alcohol and smoking) and others. The graduate student is also involved in a study led by Dr. Idethia Harvey that examines type 2 diabetes management among rural African American residents.
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