Jennifer Erves, PhD, MPH
Vaccine hesitancy, cancer prevention and control, community engagement
Dr. Erves is a public health oncologist focused on cancer prevention behaviors and reducing differences cancer outcomes for certain populations. Her current research focuses on improving HPV vaccine uptake among minority and underserved populations using behavioral interventions, health communication, and implementation science.
Her long-standing interests in research include minority health with emphasis on differences in cancer care and outcomes, community engagement, health behavior, and qualitative data analysis. She also works with other researchers, state level committees, as well as community-based organizations and members to develop strategies to reduce these differences in care and outcomes across diseases.
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