Research Guides: Public Health: General Guide: Introduction

What you will find here

This guide was created with your program and course in mind.

This guide includes:

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
Health Services Administration and Policy (HIM and HPM)
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EPBI)

There are many resources available to you here at Temple and on the web. This guide has gathered some that I hope will be useful to you for your assignments, research and even personal interests related to health.

The various tabs and links take you to sources in the labeled category.

Want some help learning how to use one of our resources? See if we are offering a workshop. There are many offered throughout the semester and offered via zoom.

My contact information is here as well, under Get Help.

Other relevant guides/resources

Additional Guides

Guide: Statistics and Data links to another guide covering some of the more common health statistics resources on the state, local and national levels. Use the back button to return to this guide.
Guide: Tests and Measurements a set of resources to assist in identifying and finding tests, measurements, assessments, rating scales on particular subjects as well as resources for further information on testing in general
Guide: APA Style Citing general overview of APA 7th edition style, focusing on citations
Guide: Specific Topics includes resources for nutrition, disaster management, etc.

If you have suggestions for content on this guide, please feel free to share them with me. It is an ongoing process.

Environmental Health

Pollution Abstracts
combines information on scientific research and government policies. Topics of growing concern are extensively covered from the standpoints of atmosphere, emissions, mathematical models, effects on people and animals, and environmental action in response to global pollution issues.
Agricultural & Environmental Science Database
includes the renowned AGRICOLA, TOXLINE, ESPM (Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) databases.
full-text titles from around the world,...
Gale in Context: Environmental Studies
Gale in Context (formerly GREENR) covers environmental issues such as health care, agriculture, climate change, population, and economic development. Portals include authoritative analysis, academic journals, news, case studies, legislation, conference proceedings, and primary source documents. [GREENER]
Environment Abstracts
Environment Abstracts contains a collection of journals, conference papers, reports from international agencies and monographs on impact of people and technology on the environment.