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New study explores intimate partner violence as precursor to suicide
April 11, 2022 Intimate partner violence is a precursor to 6.1% of all suicides, according to a new study led by health behavior researchers at UNC.
Dr. Beth Moracco honored with 2021 Edward Graham Kidder Faculty Service Award
October 12, 2021 The Edward Kidder Graham Award recognizes distinguished service by a UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member that benefits the University, North Carolina and the United States. The 2021 award was presented to Dr. Beth Moracco, associate professor of health behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and associate director of the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center.
Firearm use is more prevalent than thought in intimate partner violence
August 27, 2021 In North Carolina, firearm use in incidents of intimate partner violence is much higher than previously thought, even in non-fatal reports.
Highlighted Leaders in the Field
Other Leaders in the Field
Anna Austin, PhD | Assistant Professor | |
Vangie Foshee, PhD | Adjunct Professor | |
Melissa Gilkey, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Dana Hagele, MD, MPH | Adjunct Assistant Professor | |
Carolyn T. Halpern, PhD | Professor and Chair | |
Kristen Hassmiller Lich, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Abigail M. Hatcher, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Jon M. Hussey, PhD | Assistant Professor | |
Aimee M. McHale, JD, MSPH | Assistant Professor | |
H. Luz McNaughton Reyes, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Aunchalee E. L. Palmquist, PhD, MA, IBCLC | Adjunct Associate Professor | |
David Richardson, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH, MPH | Dean and Professor Emerita | |
Tamar Ringel-Kulka, MD, MPH | Adjunct Associate Professor | |
Nora Rosenberg, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Meghan Shanahan, PhD | Associate Professor | |
Ilene Speizer, PhD | Professor | |
Sally Clark Stearns, PhD | Professor | |
Bharathi Jayanthi Zvara, PhD | Associate Professor |