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Rebecca Jones is a Research Fellow in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University. Her work focuses on the intersection of psychometric methods, migration, and chronic disease management. She holds a BA from Centre College, an MPH and PhD from Emory University.
Her research explores how migration impacts dietary patterns and diabetes management globally, with particular attention to obesogenic environments and cross-border health behaviors. Key areas include women’s empowerment in East Africa, nutritional outcomes in pastoral communities, and the health implications of migration on bodyweight.
Her publications analyze obesity trends in India, Spain, and the Middle East, emphasizing the role of family environments and policy interventions. Notable studies investigate intrinsic agency’s influence on nutrition and the complex interplay between economic development and child growth in regional contexts.
Dr. Jones teaches BSHES 542: Socio-Behavioral Measurement, integrating her expertise in health systems and epidemiology. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her work contributes to global health equity through rigorous quantitative methodologies.
