Sydney Spangler

Sydney Spangler is an Assistant Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. Their research focuses on improving maternal and newborn health outcomes, HIV/AIDS care systems, and healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa. They specialize in qualitative methods to understand healthcare challenges faced by marginalized populations.

Key research areas include nurse/midwife-led healthcare innovations, clinical mentorship programs, and the implementation of data-driven interventions. Their work has examined barriers to maternal healthcare in Tanzania and Ethiopia, HIV stigma reduction in Kenya, and mobile health interventions to support HIV treatment adherence.

Publications highlight Spangler's expertise in global health systems, including studies on postpartum hemorrhage prevention, community-based healthcare strategies, and regulatory reforms for nursing/midwifery professions in Africa. They teach BSHES 538: Qualitative Methods, reflecting their methodological focus.

Spangler's research emphasizes real-world applications, such as nurse-led data systems for maternal health and evaluating the African Health Professions Regional Collaborative's impact on nurse training programs.