Jennifer Andersen

Jennifer Andersen, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus, affiliated with the Office of Community Health and Research. Her work focuses on public health interventions, healthcare equity, and telehealth utilization, particularly among underserved populations including Marshallese communities, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders. She investigates sociodemographic factors influencing healthcare access, maternal health outcomes, and diabetes management strategies.

Her research interests include pandemic response behaviors, health disparities in chronic disease management, and the implementation of innovative healthcare models such as the Project ECHO program. She has conducted extensive studies on telehealth adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on health behaviors. Dr. Andersen’s work emphasizes culturally tailored interventions and community-based approaches to address health inequities.

Key themes in her publications include remote patient monitoring effectiveness, racial/ethnic disparities in healthcare utilization, and the experiences of marginalized groups with healthcare systems. Her research spans epidemiological studies, qualitative analyses of community experiences, and program evaluations aimed at improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations.