John Bartkowski

John Bartkowski is a Professor in Sociology and Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). His scholarly work bridges sociological analysis with public health initiatives, focusing on religion, health disparities, and policy evaluation.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from The University of Texas at Austin; B.A. from St. Mary's University, San Antonio.

Research Interests include:

• Intersections of religion and public health
• Gender-based health disparities
• Program evaluation methodologies
• Qualitative approaches to social inequality
• Policy analysis in social welfare
• Implementation science in community health

Recent Publications highlight his engagement with:

• Evaluating healthcare training programs for intellectual disabilities
• Religiosity in youth mental health treatment
• Substance use treatment barriers for pregnant women
• Native American youth suicide prevention
• Breastfeeding support networks in rural Mississippi

Scientific Awards:

• Dissertation Fellowship from the Louisville Institute (1996)

Grant Work includes leadership in projects like Mississippi REACH, HERO (Holistic Epidemic Response against Opioids), and CDC-funded initiatives addressing health disparities. His presentations span topics such as implementation science, health equity, and policy evaluation at venues like the Population Association of America and CADCA Annual Conference.