Equity and Social Justice Research

Marquette nurses are advocates for the vulnerable and social justice champions, two qualities that are reflected in our college's body of research. Marquette Nursing faculty conduct research that centers marginalized communities, filling in knowledge gaps that have existed for far too long.

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Developing a Care Delivery System for Families of Children with Special Healthcare Needs -  Kim Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN - Assistant Professor

I work with the Latino community to help improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate respite services. Kim Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN - Assistant Professor

Development of Knowledge and Interventions to Decrease Child Challenging Behaviors and Improve the Health of Persons with Developmental Disabilities - Norah Louise Johnson, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

My research on nursing workforce involves an equity and social justice focus. As a member of the American Academy of Nursing's Bioethics Panel, I collaborate on conscientious objection decision-making framework expert opinion research. Norah Louise Johnson, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Physical and Mental Well-Being of Marginalized Women - Jessica Zemlak, PhD, MSN, RN Assistant Professor

My program of research centers on examining mental and physical health disparities among marginalized women. Jessica Zemlak, PhD, MSN, RN Assistant Professor

Collaborative Research for Action Towards Equity in Health - Abiola O. Keller, PhD, MPH, PA-C

My research focuses on working with local communities to design, implement, and evaluate interventions to improve health outcomes, particularly for African-American women. I use participatory research methods such as group concept mapping and digital storytelling to create a shared understanding of health and to co-design actions that promote health and well-being with the goal of advancing health equity. I also have experience working with complex health survey data such as the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care, and National Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys. I direct the CREATE Health lab at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Abiola O. Keller, PhD, MPH, PA-C

Understanding Health Disparities in the Latinx Community - Sylvia Pena, PhD, RN, CNEn Assistant Professor

My work is dedicated to exploring health disparities stemming from systemic racism within the Latinx community. The overall goal of my work is to promote and improve the health and well-being of the community. Sylvia Pena, PhD, RN, CNEn Assistant Professor

Advancing Health and Health Care Equity for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Chronic Illnesses - Dora Clayton-Jones PhD, RN, CPNP-PC

As a community engaged scholar, I actively involve the community and intervention recipients in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions that promote health and health care equity. At Dr. CJ's lab, I lead efforts focused on community-driven solutions to address inequities and advance health equity for marginalized adolescents and young adults living with chronic illnesses. Our projects integrate community-based participatory research and human-centered design.

Dora Clayton-Jones PhD, RN, CPNP-PC

Generating Knowledge and Interventions to Advance Health Equity and to Facilitate Optimal Health and Psychosocial Outcomes - Kristin Haglund PhD, RN

My career over 30+ years as a nurse and researcher has been in partnership with people living in Milwaukee. My role in promoting equity and social justice is through sharing knowledge and interventions with people that builds on their assets and addresses unmet needs. I disseminate strength-based research so others may benefit from the expertise of children, teens and their families in Milwaukee. Kristin Haglund PhD, RN

Symptom Management of Chronic Illness with an Emphasis on Individuals Living with Systemic Scleroderma - Donald Miller, PhD, MS, RN

My research looks at gender and race/ethnicity as social determinants of health influence symptom experience and its psychosocial sequelae. Donald Miller, PhD, MS, RN

Racial Disparities in Maternal-Child Health - Karen Robinson, PhD, CNM, FACNM

My program of research focuses on racial disparities in maternal child health. I have centered my research around breastfeeding disparities by examining breastfeeding barriers for African American persons. Specifically, I am investigating how racism, implicit bias, and discriminatory behaviors towards African American mothers negatively impact breastfeeding outcomes within this population. Karen Robinson, PhD, CNM, FACNM

The Effects of Positive Thinking, Resilience, and Resourcefulness in Overcoming Adversity Across Vulnerable Populations - Abir Bekhet PhD, RN, HSMI

I have been working with underserved populations, such as Middle Eastern immigrants, to ensure full and equal participation to promote fairness and equity across our society. Abir Bekhet PhD, RN, HSMI

Safety in Critically Ill and Complex Medically Fragile Children - Christine Schindler, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC; Clinical Professor

I work with an interdisciplinary team to discover ways in which we can address children and families' health-related social needs. Christine Schindler, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC; Clinical Professor

Multisite Effectiveness Study of the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning Program - Qiyan Mu, PhD, RN, Research Associate

My research efforts center around women's sexual and fertility health and reproductive health equity for different populations of women. My study populations range from young to perimenopause, college students to female veterans. My work involved the evaluation of fertility health knowledge, instrument development, assessment of menstrual cycle changes (perimenopause, PCOS, postpartum breastfeeding), and using healthcare data to understand pregnancy outcomes and birth outcomes for veterans.

Community Participation in Public Health Decision-Making and Human Rights: Neoliberal Policies and Universal Health Care Coverage in Brazil - Alexandre A. Martins, Ph.D, associate professor

Equity and social justice is the core of my work in global public health, marked by a community-based and liberation perspective of the promotion of justice for marginalized communities from the experience of suffering and institutionalized forms of violence. Alexandre A. Martins, Ph.D, associate professor

Preventing Obesity Using a Tailored Online Intervention and Testing Prebiotics - Marilyn Frenn Ph.D., R.N., CNE, ANEF, FTOS, FAAN Professor & Interim Associate Dean for Research

I am working with others in the American Academy of Nursing to elucidate better ways to address obesity in children from those who are poor and from historically under-represented groups who are at greatest risk. Marilyn Frenn Ph.D., R.N., CNE, ANEF, FTOS, FAAN Professor & Interim Associate Dean for Research