UROP Project
Project SHIFT: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of the Psychosocial Impact of Stigma, Genital Herpes, Intimacy, and Mental Health Trends
mixed-methods, mental health, stigma, STI/STDs
Research Mentor: Dr. Dr. Shermeeka Hogans-Mathews, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Family Medicine & Rural Health, Medicine
Contact Email: shermeeka.hogans-mathews@med.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Dr. Ericka Horne she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: ericka.horne@med.fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Ms./Dr./Dr. Cindy Telfort, Dr. Ransome Eke, Dr. Joedrecka Brown Speights she/he/she
Faculty Collaborators Email: cindy.telfort@med.fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Family Medicine & Rural Health, Medicine
Contact Email: shermeeka.hogans-mathews@med.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Dr. Ericka Horne she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: ericka.horne@med.fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Ms./Dr./Dr. Cindy Telfort, Dr. Ransome Eke, Dr. Joedrecka Brown Speights she/he/she
Faculty Collaborators Email: cindy.telfort@med.fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Public Health
Biostatics
Clinical Professions Major (IMS)
Community Patient Care (IMS)
Health Management, Policy, & Information (IMS)
Exercise Physiology
Nursing
Human and Health Sciences
Psychology
Food and Nutrition Science
Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 2, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Public Health
Biostatics
Clinical Professions Major (IMS)
Community Patient Care (IMS)
Health Management, Policy, & Information (IMS)
Exercise Physiology
Nursing
Human and Health Sciences
Psychology
Food and Nutrition Science
Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 2, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
Students will gain an understanding of how stigma related to genital herpes (HSV) impacts health outcomes, with attention to differences across geographic regions and in rural settings. They will explore the drivers that contribute to these disparities in healthcare experiences and outcomes. Through this work, students will help inform researchers and decision-makers by contributing to data-driven resources that can guide the development of interventions aimed at reducing stigma, improving mental health, and addressing chronic disease outcomes.Research Tasks: literature review
data cleaning
data analysis
manuscript drafting
poster drafting
presentations
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: reading and critical thinking skills
Mentoring Philosophy
Give mentees hands on experience working and opportunities of expressing themselves and sharing their ideas.Giving mentees’ ownership of their work and promoting accountability.
Mentees are encouraged to ask questions and be inquisitive.