Whitney Hamilton, MPH
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Hamilton's research primarily investigates the role of policy on maternal and child health, specifically seeking to further the development of comprehensive policies that will aid in the improvement of healthcare quality and access for vulnerable populations. Her previous research also includes a National Institute of Health funded project, which sought to identify modifiable risk factors during the transition from home to care that influence the long-term effects following an Acute Coronary Syndrome event.
Credentials
Education
Research
Current research
2014-current: Hamilton’s current research seeks to advance the understanding of the impact workplace policies have on breastfeeding behaviors and infant health outcomes. She is currently conducting a difference-in-difference analysis (DID) of the effects of lactation policies on breastfeeding prevalence as well as analyzing the effects of such policies on the hospitalization rates among neonates for selected conditions (i.e- the conditions for which there is significant evidence for breastfeeding association).
Hamilton also works with a global, non-profit organization called Global Approach to Development (GAD) and is assisting with the establishment of education programs in Cote D’Ivore, while researching the health needs and priorities of the community.
Research interests
Maternal and Child Health, Health Disparities