Elizabeth Baker, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.P.H.
Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health Program
Elizabeth Baker, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.P.H.
Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health Program
Additional Roles
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health
Contact
515-271-1096 (Office Phone)
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| Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Intervention Research & Translational Science, University of South Florida |
| Ph.D., Public Health, University of South Florida |
| M.P.H., Health Behavior, East Carolina University |
| B.S., Multidisciplinary Studies (Concentration: Neuroscience), East Carolina University |
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| Certified in Public Health (CPH), NBPHE License #10744071 |
Active
2019-present | Consultant, One Iowa
Pottawattamie County, IA, Community Health Assessment
This aim of this county needs assessment is to generate data to guide subsequent health promotion programs tailored for LGBTQ populations in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Fee: $4,000
2017-present | Principal Investigator, Des Moines University Research and Grants Internal Application
Examining the Content Validity of the Illness Perceptions Questionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) Adapted for Use among Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The aims of this study are to: (1) adapt the generic Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) for use among women living with (WLW) polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), (2) assess the cognitions of WLW PCOS while completing items on the adapted PCOS IPQ-R, (3) determine whether these cognitions are congruent with the meaning of items and subscales as interpreted by the PI and theorized by the generic questionnaire’s designers, and (4) identify the nature and extent of problems that WLW PCOS experience when completing the adapted PCOS IPQ-R. Grant Amount: $7,293.00
2017-present | Co-Investigator, PI: Paul Gilbert, PhD, ScM, University of Iowa, Iowa One, & Iowa Cancer Consortium
Iowa LBGTQ Health Status and Needs Survey
The aim of this mixed methods study is to describe the health status and understand the needs of Iowa’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and other sexual or gender minority residents. Grant Amount: In-Kind
Completed
2017-2018 | Co-Investigator, PI: Rebecca Shaw, MD, DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Specialty Medicine
Zika Virus Knowledge and Contraceptive Needs in Rural Dominican Republic, 2017
The purpose of this study is to assess contraception use and Zika virus knowledge and its impact on contraception choice in rural Dominican villages. Grant Amount: In-Kind
2015-2017 |Principal Investigator
Support for Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
This secondary data analysis, in partnership with a community organization dedicated to advancing and improving adolescent health outcomes, was based on a multi-phase community-based participatory research study investigating the publics, parents, and scholars’ attitudes towards comprehensive sexual health education. This research was conducted in the Tampa Bay area where STI, HIV, and teen pregnancy outcomes are poor among youth. In part, this study produced preliminary data to support a grant application, submitted by the community organization, to fund a teen pregnancy prevention intervention in the area. Credit: Post-Doctoral Research
2013-2017 | Consultant (2014-2017)/Research Associate (2013-2014), PI: Jennifer Marshall, PhD, Health Resources & Service Administration, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Initiative Evaluation
A multi-component mixed-methods evaluation examining the impact of the MIECHV program, including database linkages and analysis, social network analysis, qualitative research, and cost-benefit analysis. Grant Amount: $400,000
2013-2014 | Principal Investigator, USF College of Public Health, Dept. of Community & Family Health
Illness perceptions of women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The primary aim of this dissertation was to explore the illness perceptions of women living with PCOS. A secondary aim was to test the ecological validity of Leventhal’s Common-Sense Model (CSM) of Self-Regulation among this patient population. Credit: Dissertation Hours
2013 | Research Associate, PI: Eric Buhi, Ph.D., Office of Adolescent Health, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (OPHS/OAH-TPP 1 TP1AH000017-01-00)
Teen Outreach Program replication project: A randomized control trial of the TOP in 26 non-metropolitan Florida Counties
USF, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, designed the TOP trial and piloted the intervention. The USF researchers assessed the effects of TOP on participants, compared to demographically similar nonparticipants, as much as three years after the program’s initial implementation. Investigators measured such outcomes as rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, school suspensions, failures and drop outs. Grant Amount: $3,456,000
2011-2012 | Principal Investigator, USF College of Public Health, Department of Community & Family Health, Graduate Scholar Research Award
Recruiting women living with PCOS: A feasibility study.
The specific aim of this pre-dissertation study was to assess the feasibility of recruiting women living with polycystic ovary syndrome using targeted advertising through social media. Grant Amount: $1,000
2011-2012 | Conference Planner/Grant Writer, Co-PIs: Rita Debate, Ph.D. & Ellen Daley, Ph.D., USF Internal Awards Program, Conference Support Funding
Transforming Women’s Health Conference. Grant Amount: $10,000
2011 | Conference Planner/Grant Writer, Co-PIs: Rita Debate, Ph.D. & Ellen Daley, Ph.D.
NIH Office of Women’s Health Conference Support Funding, John Snow Foundation
Transforming Women’s Health Conference, Grant Amount: $5,000
2010-2013 | Graduate Research Associate/Grant Writer/Research Coordinator, Co-PIs: Eric Buhi, Ph.D. & Ellen Daley, Ph.D., Ford Foundation
An in-depth situational analysis of Florida county-level decisions in sexuality education programming: How does change happen at local levels?
The specific aims of this mixed-method study were to (1) determine the social, historical, and policy-related contextual factors that impact the adoption of sexuality education programs within Florida county schools; (2) identify community actors who or groups that have primary influence over adoption of sexuality education programming; and (3) identify and characterize the strategies employed by these actors/groups to influence curriculum adoption. This mixed-methods study included a content analysis of school board policies and meeting minutes, a media analysis of local newspapers, and interviews with key stakeholders. Grant Amount: $300,000
2010-2011 | Graduate Research Associate/Grant Writer/Research Coordinator, Co-PIs: Rita Debate, Ph.D. & Ellen Daley, Ph.D., USF College of Public Health Interdisciplinary Research Development Grant
Transforming women’s health: Using the oral/systemic connection as a new paradigm to improve women’s health.
Specific aims were to (1) assess the score of existing and emerging oral/systemic women’s health issues across the lifespan; (2) develop a transdisciplinary conceptual framework that addresses women’s health from an oral/systemic perspective; and (3) prepare a center grant to establish a Center for Transdisciplinary Research on Women’s Health (CTR-WH) at USF. The Center was established in 2012. Grant Amount: $99,968
2009-2011 | Graduate Research Associate/Research Coordinator, PI: Ellen Daley, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health (1R01CA123346-01), 2006-2011
Cognitive and Emotional Responses to an HPV Infection in Men: The CER Study.
The specific aims of this longitudinal study were to (1) evaluate reactions to HPV testing in men, including HPV status disclosure; and (2) assess HPV vaccination intentions among men. Grant Amount: $2,181,806
2008 |Graduate Research Associate, PI: David White, Ph.D., North Carolina Health & Wellness Trust Fund Commission, ECU Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Initiative, Part II (2008-2009)
The purpose of this initiative was to (1) build upon existing tobacco use prevention education in ECU’s required health course; (2) expand provision and promotion of cessation programs for scholars who want to quit, (3) expand scholar group advocacy efforts for tobacco prevention; (4) eliminate scholars’ exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke by creating and promoting the adoption of a tobacco-free campus policy. ECU’s campus became tobacco-free on August 1, 2012. Grant Amount: $70,000
2007 | Graduate Research Associate, PI: David White, Ph.D., North Carolina Health & Wellness Trust Fund Commission, ECU Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Initiative, Part I (2006-2007)
The purpose of this initiative was to (1) coordinate tobacco use prevention education in a required health course, (2) provide and promote cessation for scholars who want to quit, (3) promote scholar advocacy for tobacco prevention, and (4) develop and implement a restrictive tobacco policy. Grant Amount: $79,930
Unfunded
2018 | Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health, PA-15-262 (R03), The Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations
The purpose of this formative research is to assess the health and healthcare needs of Iowan adolescents who identify as a sexual or gender minority (SGM), specifically comparing differences between urban and rural populations. Adolescents, ages 14 to 17 years, will be invited to anonymously complete an online survey that includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) demographic or descriptive information, (2) family and interpersonal relationships, (3) health service access and utilization, (4) mental health, (5) physical health, and (6) sexual and reproductive health. This research will inform future studies aiming to develop culturally-competent health interventions and health service delivery methods that will promote the health and development of this marginalized population. Grant Amount: $100,000
2016 | Co-Principal Investigator (with Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD), Office of Adolescent Health, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (OAH-TPP AH-TPE-16-001)
Moderators of an Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention: Searching for Subgroups with Maximum Impact
The purpose of this study is to conduct a secondary analysis on the Health Improvement Project for Teens (HIP Teens) dataset to measure the impact of modifiable and demographic participant variables as well as dosing exposure on intervention outcomes. Grant Amount: $253,105
Note: This application was held for further consideration pending sufficient funds becoming available before 7/06/17, which were soon frozen due to the political climate.
2015 | Co-Investigator, PI: Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-2015-ACF-ACYF-AK-0984)
Health Improvement Project for Teens: Replication of an Evidence-Based Program. Grant Proposal: $2,488,256
Score: 97.3 of 100 (Received 10/2/15)
2015 | Co-Principal Investigator (with Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD), Elton John AIDS Foundation
Health Improvement Project for Teens: Adaptation of a Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for Caribbean Youth. Grant Proposal: $65,000
Peer-Reviewed Journals – Research Papers
Manuscripts under review:
- Gilbert, P., Lee, A., Pass, L., Lappin, L., Thompson, L., Sittig, K., Baker, E., Hoffman-Zinnel, D. (under review). Queer cancer in the Heartland: Experiences of sexual and gender minorities in Iowa. Journal of Homosexuality.
Manuscripts in press:
- Shaw, B, Baker, E., Jie, C., *Adamian, S., *Andres, S., *Bachelor, B.…*Mittra, T. (2019). Zika virus knowledge, contraception use, and lessons learned from a Dominican Republic pilot study. International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Manuscripts published:
- Marshall, J., *Birriel, P., Baker, E., *Olson, L.,* Agu, N., & Estefan, L. (2018). Widening the scope of social support: the Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program. Infant Mental Health Journal, 39(5) 595-607.
- Morrison-Beedy, D., *Grove, Ming, J., Baker, E. (2017). Understanding the “why” for high risk behavior: adolescent girls’ motives for sex. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 28(6), 877-887.
- Morrison-Beedy, D., Passmore, D., & Baker, E. (2016). A “Triple Threat” to Research Protocols and Logistics: Adolescents, Sexual Health, and Poverty. Nursing Science Quarterly, 29(1), 14.
- Daley, E., Vamos, C., Wheldon, C., Kolar, S., & Baker, E. (2015). Negative emotions and stigma associated with an HPV test result: A comparison between HPV-positive men and women. Journal of Health Psychology, 20(8), 107-182.
- Daley, E., Perrin, K., Vamos, C., Hernandez, N., Anstey, E., Baker, E., Kolar, S., & Ebbert J. (2013). Confusion about Pap smears: Lack of knowledge among high-risk women. Journal of Women’s Health, 22(1), 67-74.
- Daley, E., Buhi, E., Marhefka, S., Baker, E., Kolar, S., Ebbert-Syfrett, J., Vamos, C., Abrahamsen, & M., Giuliano, A. (2012). Cognitive & emotional responses to human papillomavirus test results in men. American Journal of Health Behavior, 36(6), 770-785.
- Baker, E. (2010). Utilizing mixed methods to evaluate health education programs: Some insight for entry level health educators. Etta Sigma Gamma Scholar Monographs, 27(2).
- Burke, S., Vail-Smith, K., White, D., Baker, E., & Mitchell, T. (2010). Getting vaccinated against HPV: Attitudes, intentions, and perceived barriers of female undergraduates. College Scholar Journal, 44(1), 55-63.
Peer-Reviewed Journals – Published Abstracts
- Debate, R., Daley, E. Marhefka, S., Dyer, K., Baker, E., Marsh, L., & Syfrett, J. (2011). Oral/Systemic women’s health issues through the lifespan: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Women’s Health, 20(3), 462.
Peer-Reviewed Journals – Book Reviews
- Baker, E. (2012). A Review of “What your child needs to know about sex (and when): A straight-talking guide for parents.” Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 38(5), 460-462.
Book Chapter
- Baker, E. (2019). Adapting an evidence-based, sexual risk reduction intervention to more inclusive of trans and cis girls. In A. Santella (Ed.), Master of Public Health Competencies: A Case Study Approach. Burlington, MA: Jones & Barlett Learning.
Community Reports
- The University of Iowa, Des Moines University*, One Iowa, & Iowa Cancer Consortium. (2018). LGBTQ Health in Iowa: Results from a State-Wide Survey. Retrieved from https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/LGBTQ-Health-in-Iowa-Summary.pdf.
- Marshall, J., Baker, E., *Birriel, P., *Olson, L. & USF Florida MIECHV Evaluation Team. (2014). Comprehensive Baseline PARTNER Report: Collaboration Analysis across All Counties. Retrieved from http://flmiechv.com/wp-content/uploads/Preliminary-Report-PARTNER-Surveys-2014.pdf.
- Marshall, J., Baker, E., *Birriel, P., *Olson, L. & and the USF Florida MIECHV Evaluation Team. (2014). Florida MIECHV Evaluation: 2014 Program Participant Interviews for Cohort 1. Retrieved from http://flmiechv.com/wp-content/uploads/Preliminary-Report-Site-Interviews.pdf.
*My scholastic activities equate to DMU’s contribution to this report.
Magazine Articles
- Baker, E. (2018, Summer). How is health care underserving LGBTQ+ Iowans? DMU Magazine, 34-35.
Peer-Reviewed Journals – Acknowledgments
- Shaw, R., Simmons, M., Nelson, C., *Bachelor, B., & *Adamian, S. (2017). Unmet contraceptive needs in rural Dominican Republic during an international Zika virus outbreak. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, [Epub ahead of print].
- Daley, E., Vamos, C., Thompson, E., Zimet, G., Rosberger, Z., Merrell, L., & Kline, N. (2017). The feminization of HPV: how science, politics, economics and gender norms shaped U.S. HPV vaccine implementation. Papillomavirus Research, 3, 142-148.
Newspaper – Acknowledgment
- Ramm, M. (2018, November 9). Statewide research attempts to fill lacking LGBTQ data on health. The Gazette. Retrieved from https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/health/statewide-research-attempts-to-fill-lacking-lgbtq-data-on-health-20181109
- Washington Blade: America’s LGBT News Source. (2018, November 2016). LGBT Iowans not widely out to doctors. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonblade.com/2018/11/16/iowa-lgbt-health/
(*) Publications co-authored with mentored students
Conference Presentations
- Baker, E. (February 2018). Improving health services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ Iowans. 6th Annual LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference, Des Moines, IA.
- Morrison-Beedy, D., *Grove, Ming, J., Baker, E. (July 2017). Understanding the intersection of adolescent girls’ motives for sex and risk profiles. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
- Baker, E., *Grove, L., Morrison-Beedy, D., & NextGen Alliance, Inc. (November 2016). Support for Comprehensive sexual health education: Perspectives from Tampa Bay parents and community members. Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Program. 144th APHA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
- Baker, E., *Grove, L., Morrison-Beedy, D., & NextGen Alliance, Inc. (November, 2016). HIV in Florida: An Urgent Need to Respond to the Sexual Health Information Needs of Tampa Bay Youth. Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Program. 144th APHA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
- Morrison-Beedy, D., Ji, M., Baker, E., & *Grove, L. (September 2016). Understanding differences in motivations for sex in at-risk adolescent girls. 2016 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research: Podium Presentation. Washington, DC.
- Marshall, J., Baker, E., *Birriel, P., *Olson, L., & the MIECHV Evaluation Team. (November 2015). Challenges encountered among undocumented and legal immigrant families participating in the Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. Refugee and Immigrant Health Caucus Program. 143rd APHA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Buhi, E., Daley, E., Brasseur, N., Rahman, S., Wheldon, C., Baker, E., Hernandez, N., Hill, K., & Grove, L. (November 2013). Sex on the beach: An in-depth situational analysis of school-based sexuality education changes in Florida. School Health Education & Services Program. 141st APHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
- Baker, E., Wheldon, C., Hernandez, N., Rahman, S., Brasseur, N., Hill, K., Grove, L., Daley, E., Buhi, E. (November 2013). Sex on the beach, part 2: County-level case studies of school-based sexuality education changes in Florida. School Health Education & Services Program. 141st APHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
- Hernandez, N., Wheldon, C., Baker, E., Rahman, S., Brasseur, N., Hill, K., Grove, L., Daley, E., Buhi, E. (November 2013). Sex on the beach, part 3: A media analysis of school-based sexuality education changes in Florida. School Health Education & Services Program. 141st APHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
- Daley, E., Buhi, E., Rahman, S., Brasseur, N., Hernandez, N., Baker, E., Wheldon, C., Grove, L, Hill, K. (November 2013). Sex on the beach, the climax: Themes and recommendations from a study of school-based sexuality education changes in Florida. School Health Education & Services Program. 141st APHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
- Buhi, E., Daley, E., Marhefka, S., Vamos, C., Kolar, S., Anstey, E., Baker, E., Hernandez, N., Wheldon, C., & Syfrett, J. (October 2012). Why should the HPV vaccine matter to men? A comparison of four psychosocial studies of HPV in men. Men’s Health Caucus Program. 140th APHA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
- Wheldon, C., Kolar, S., Hernandez, N., Baker, E., Ebbert, J., Anstey, E., Buhi, E., Giuliano, A., Marhefka, S., & Daley, E. (October 2011). HPV-related stigma among men receiving HPV test results. Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Program. 139th APHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
- Hernandez, N., Wheldon, C., Kolar, S., Baker, E., Alio, A, & Daley, E. (February 2010). Ethnic differences in HPV knowledge and intentions among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic males. 2010 USF Health Research Day, Tampa, FL.
Speaking Engagements
- Baker, E. (2017). Deep within us: Implicit Bias. The 38th Annual Healthy Teen Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Baker, E. (2011). Sexual health among US adolescents and young adults. The Lenoir County Chapter of the American Association of Medical Assistants, Kinston, NC.
Workshops
- Gilbert, P., Hoffman-Zinnel, D., Baker, E., *Pass, L., *Nisly, N., *Wells-Sitting, K., & *Thompson, L. (March 2018). Improving Health Services and Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Iowans. 2018 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.
Poster Presentations
Under Review
- Baker, E., *Johnson, A., *Atamaniuk, N. Content validity of the illness perceptions questionnaire-revised among women living with polycystic ovary syndrome: A think-aloud study. Iowa 2020 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.
- Baker, E., *Atamaniuk, N., *Johnson, A. Perceptions of breast development and breast feeding among women living with polycystic ovary syndrome. Iowa 2020 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.
- Baker, E., *Avidan, A., *Allen, J. A qualitative exploration of disability among sexual and gender minorities in the Midwest. Iowa 2020 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.
Completed
- *Avidan, A., Baker, E. (July 2019). A systematic literature review of disability among sexual and gender minorities: Defining a gap in intersectionality research. 2019 DMU Mentored Student Research Closing Program, Des Moines, IA.
- *Adamian, S., *Andres, S., *Bachelor, B., Baker, E., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Mittra, T., & Shaw, R. (April 2019). Zika virus knowledge, health education, and contraceptive use among rural Dominican Republic communities. 2019 Iowa International Education Conference, Des Moines, IA.
- *Lee, A., *Sittig, K., Henry, S., Baker, E., Hoffman-Zinnel, D., & Gilbert, D. (April 2019). Characterizing the gap: Cancer-related disparities among sexual and gender minority Iowans. 2019 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.
- Baker, E., *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Shaw, R., & and Jie, C. (November 2018). Contraception use during the Zika virus epidemic: Case studies from the Rural Dominican Republic. Sexual and Reproductive Health Program. 145rd APHA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Baker, E., & Shaw, R. (August 2018). Zika Virus Knowledge, Health Education, and Contraceptive Use Among Rural Dominican Republic Communities. The American Academy of Family Physicians National Meeting, Kansas City, MO.
- *Stitz, K., *Allen, J., Baker, E., Gilbert, P., *Lappin, L., Henry, S. Hoffman-Zinnel, D. (July 2018). Iowa LGBTQ Adolescent Health Assessment. 2018 DMU Mentored Student Research Closing Program, Des Moines, IA.
- *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Baker, E., & Shaw, R. (April 2018). Zika Virus Knowledge, Health Education, and Contraceptive Use Among Rural Dominican Republic Communities. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2018 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, Austin, TX.
- *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Baker, E., & Shaw, R. (April 2018). Zika Virus Knowledge, Health Education, and Contraceptive Use Among Rural Dominican Republic Communities. Unite for Sight 15th Annual Global Health & Innovation Conference, New Haven, CT.
- *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Baker, E., & Shaw, R. (April 2018). Zika Virus Knowledge, Health Education, and Contraceptive Use Among Rural Dominican Republic Communities. Iowa Medical Society Annual Conference, Des Moines, IA.
- Baker, E., Shaw, R., *Hodges, F. (March 2018). Zika virus knowledge, contraception use, and lessons learned from a pilot study conducted in the Dominican Republic. 2018 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Des Moines, IA.
- *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Baker, E., & Shaw, R. (December 2017). Zika Virus Knowledge, Health Education, and Contraceptive Use Among Rural Dominican Republic Communities. Des Moines University 2017 Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA.
- *Adamian, S., *Bachelor, B., *Andres, S., *Mittra, T., *Hodges, F., Jie, C., Baker, E., & Shaw, R. (October 2017). Zika Virus Knowledge, Health Education, and Contraceptive Use Among Rural Dominican Republic Communities. 9th Annual Heartland Global Health Conference, Des Moines, IA.
- Baker, E., Daley, E., Marhefka, S., & Perrin, K. (October 2015). Experiences of Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Breastfeeding Challenges and Need for Breastfeeding Support. Breastfeeding Caucus Program. 143rd APHA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Marshall, J., Baker, E., *Olson, L., *Birriel, P., & the MIECHV Evaluation Team. (October 2015). Assessing community collaboration in Florida: an examination of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Programs. Community Health Workers Program. 143rd APHA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
- *Olsen, L., *Guevara, P., Baker, E., & Marshall, J. (March 2015). Participants’ experiences in the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Social support needs. 28th Annual Research & Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, FL.
- Estefan, L., Baker, E., Guevara, P., & Green, S. (July 2014). Collaboration analysis among Florida Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) programs. FPHA Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
- Baker, E. (November 2013). Unmet information needs of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome. Women’s Health Caucus Program. 141st APHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
- Baker, E. (November 2013). Recruitment of an online sample of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome: A feasibility study. Women’s Health Caucus Program. 141st APHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
- Rahman, S., Brasseur, N., Baker, E., Hernandez, N., Wheldon, C., Grove, L., Hill, K., Daley, E., Buhi, E. (February 2013). Sex on the beach: An in-depth situational analysis of school-based sexuality education changes in Florida. University of South Florida Health Research Day, Tampa, FL.
- Brasseur, N., Rahman, S., Wheldon, C., Baker, E., Hernandez, N., Hill, K., Grove, L., Daley, E., Buhi, E. (February 2013). Sexuality education changes in Florida: Challenges and lessons learned from a community-based research project. University of South Florida Health Research Day, Tampa, FL.
- Baker, E. (October 2012). Polycystic ovary syndrome: An important public health problem? Scholar Assembly Program. 140th APHA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
- Baker, E., Anstey, E., Hernandez, N., Kolar, S., Vamos, C., Perrin, K., & Daley, E. (October 2012). Confusion regarding cervical cancer screening: Pap smear knowledge among three high-risk populations of women. Women’s Caucus Program. 140th APHA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
- Wheldon, C., Daley, E., Buhi, E., Hernandez, N., Vamos, C., Anstey, E., Baker, E., & Ebbert, J. (October 2012). Partners in cervical cancer prevention: What do men know about the Papanicolaou (Pap) test? Women’s Caucus Program. 140th APHA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
- Baker, E., Jilcott, S., Mansfield, C., White, D., & Whetstone, L. (October 2011). Sexual risk behavior correlates of HPV vaccination initiation in college females. Scholar Assembly Program. 139th APHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
- Daley, E., Hernandez, N., Anstey, E., Buhi, E., Marhefka, S., Wheldon, C., Baker, E., Syfrett, J., Kolar, S., & Vamos, C. (October 2011). Gender differences in negative emotional responses and HPV-related stigma after HPV testing. Women’s Caucus Program. 139th APHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
- Daley, E., DeBate, R., Driscoll, A., Frost, J., Baker, E., & Ebbert, J. (October 2011). Missing provider connections in women’s health: Identifying disconnects between oral health providers and medical providers. Women’s Caucus Program. 139th APHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
- Marhefka, S., Kolar, S., Wheldon, C., Hernandez, N., Baker, E., Anstey, E., Ebbert, J., Buhi, E., Giuliano, A., & Daley, E. (October 2011). HPV-related stigma, negative emotions and men’s intention to tell sex partners to receive a Pap test. Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Program. 139th APHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
- Daley, E., Wheldon, C., Kolar, S., Anstey, E., Hernandez, N., Baker, E., Ebbert, J., & Vamos, C. (September 2011). Gender differences in HPV-vaccine intentions among HPV-positive men and women. 27th International Human Papillomavirus Conference, Berlin, Germany.
- Daley, E., Buhi, E., Marhefka, S., Kolar, S., Ebbert, J., Baker, E., Wheldon, W., & Giuliano, A. (September 2011). Knowledge and perceived threat of HPV-related cancers in men. 27th International Human Papillomavirus Conference, Berlin, Germany.
- Daley, D., Anstey, E., Hernandez, N., Kolar, S., Baker, E., Ebbert, J., & Vamos, C. (September 2011). HPV vaccine intentions and non-intentions among adult men and women. 27th International Human Papillomavirus Conference, Berlin, Germany.
- Debate, R., Daley, E. Marhefka, S., Dyer, K., Baker, E., Marsh, L., Helmy, H., & Syfrett, J. (April 2011). Oral/Systemic women’s health issues through the lifespan: A systematic review of the literature. Women’s Health 2011: The 19th Annual Congress, Washington, DC.
- Baker, E., Kolar, S., Ebbert-Syfrett, J., Giuliano, A., Buhi, E., Marhefka, S., Vamos, C., & Daley, E. (February 2011). Cognitive and emotional response to HPV in men: Findings from the first cohort of a psychosocial study. USF Health Research Day, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Marsh, L., Baker, E., Dyer, K., & Helmy, H. (February 2011). A transdisciplinary approach to improving women’s health: Exploring oral and systemic health connections. USF Health Research Day, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Daley, E., DeBate, R., Vamos, C., Anstey E., Baker, E., & Ebbert-Syfrett, J. (November 2010). Transforming women’s health across the lifespan: Calling for an oral/systemic paradigm shift. Women’s Caucus Program. 138th APHA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
- Daley, E., Anstey, E., Buhi, E., Marhefka, S., Kolar, S., & Baker, E. (November 2010). Men’s perception of HPV as a health threat for themselves and their sexual partners. Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Program. 138th APHA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
- Baker, E., Anstey, E., Daley, E., DeBate, R. (April 2010). Transforming women’s health: Exploring the oral/systemic connection as a new paradigm to improve women’s health. 2nd Annual Emerging Paradigms: An Interdisciplinary Approach, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Baker, E., Jilcott, S., White, D., & Whetstone, L. (February 2009). Sexual risk behaviors and demographic variables correlate with HPV vaccination initiation in college females. 5th Annual Jean Mills Health Symposium, Greenville, NC.
- Cathey, B., Baker, E., & Tran, T. (March 2007). The effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on eyeblink conditioned responding in rats. ECU Research Week 2007, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.
(*) Presentations co-authored with mentored students
2018 | Employee Spotlight Award, Recognized by Barbara Boose, Public Relations and Editorial Director, Des Moines University
2018 | Employee Spotlight Award, Recognized by Pam Duffy, PhD, Department of Public Health Faculty, Des Moines University
2018 | Diversity Champion Award, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Des Moines University
2017 | Certificate of Completion for serving as co-facilitator of the Diversity and Health Film Series, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Des Moines University
2013 | Scholar Government Conference Presentation Grant, University of South Florida
2012 | Community & Family Health Scholar Travel Award, College of Public Health, University of South Florida
2012 | Scholar Honorary Award for Research and Practice (SHARP), College of Public Health, University of South Florida
2011 | Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Section Scholar Scholarship, American Public Health Association
2011 | Scholar Honorary Award for Research and Practice (SHARP), College of Public Health, University of South Florida
2010 | Public Health Scholar Association Travel Award, College of Public Health, University of South Florida
2010 | Scholar Honorary Award for Research and Practice (SHARP), College of Public Health, University of South Florida
2009-2010 | College of Public Health Doctoral Fellowship, University of South Florida
2008 | Membership Recruitment Award, North Carolina Public Health Association
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