Jim E. Banta

Jim E. Banta is a Professor at the School of Public Health, with a focus on public health, health policy, epidemiology, and social determinants of health. His work spans mental health, chronic disease management, global health, and health equity.

• Teaching courses: DISSERTATION PROPOSAL, DOCTORAL PROJECT, HEALTH SYS & POP HEALTH
• Research areas: Social determinants of health, mental health, chronic diseases, HIV interventions, maternal health, digital health tools

Recent publications (2023–2025) examine topics like web-based mental health apps during the pandemic, dietary impacts on asthma in children, maternal mental health disparities, and HIV intervention stigma. His work often addresses marginalized populations and health equity.

Collaborations include researchers from Malawi, Ghana, and California, with methodologies ranging from cross-sectional studies to case-control analyses. He contributes to journals such as Journal of American College Health, Breast Cancer Research, and Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.