Boston University · Mathematics & StatisticsTuberculosis Access and Equity Lab
Helen E. Jenkins · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Helen E. Jenkins' lab focuses on understanding how geographic barriers impact access to tuberculosis (TB) services in urban areas of middle-income countries. The research aims to improve TB diagnosis and treatment by identifying specific access challenges faced by disadvantaged populations. By applying advanced statistical methods and community survey data, the lab seeks to develop targeted interventions to help communities overcome barriers to effective healthcare.
tuberculosishealthcare accessurban epidemiologycommunity healthstatistical modeling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of geographic barriers on TB diagnosis.
AIM 02Develop community-level risk scores for TB intervention targeting.
AIM 03Conduct discrete choice experiments to optimize treatment support interventions.
AIM 04Analyze the socioeconomic factors affecting TB service access.
AIM 05Create tools for improving healthcare interventions in urban settings.
Skills the Lab Values
structural equation modelingsurvey designstatistical analysisGIS mappingdiscrete choice experiments
Output against the department
Publications116bottom 18% of dept.106th of 131
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Citations6.4kbottom 45% of dept.72nd of 131
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