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Dr. Jessica Devido serves as an Assistant Professor at Duquesne University's School of Nursing, specializing in maternal/child health, health disparities, and community-engaged research. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and additional certifications in health equity and women's studies. Her research focuses on improving health outcomes for at-risk populations through culturally tailored interventions, particularly addressing maternal mortality disparities among African Americans and lactation support for marginalized mothers.
Key research projects include exploring the role of 'Wise Women' networks in health information sharing and developing vocational pipelines for African-American girls in healthcare. She has secured grant funding from AADE, Sigma Theta Tau, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Notable awards include the Jonas Salk Medical Ethics Fellowship and multiple teaching excellence recognitions.
Dr. Devido has presented at national/international conferences on topics like parish nurse interventions for diabetes management and reproductive health communication barriers. Her work integrates multidisciplinary collaboration, having partnered with sociologists, public health experts, and community organizations to address systemic health inequities.
Her educational background includes a BSN, MSN, and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, alongside certifications in parish nursing and medical ethics. She actively mentors undergraduate students through community-engaged research initiatives, emphasizing practical experience in addressing real-world health challenges.
