Andrea DeMaria

Andrea DeMaria is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Purdue University, focusing on reproductive health, menstrual health equity, and health communication. Her research spans qualitative and quantitative analyses of factors influencing vaccine decision-making, contraceptive education, and violence prevention.

• Affiliation: Purdue University, College of Health and Human Sciences
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Her recent work emphasizes digital health tools (e.g., chatbots for prenatal education), structural barriers to healthcare access (e.g., maternal healthcare deserts), and cultural influences on health practices in Italy and the U.S. Key themes include reproductive justice, stigma reduction, and leveraging technology for health promotion.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024–2025) reveals interdisciplinary foci on public health, women’s health, and social determinants. Topics include HPV vaccination strategies, menstrual health among homeless populations, TikTok as a platform for sexual violence discourse, and spatial disparities in birthing hospital access.