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Tia Palermo, PhD, is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University at Buffalo. Her work focuses on the intersection of social policy, public health, and health inequities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She examines the impacts of social protection programs like cash transfers on violence, mental health, and gender equity. Her research spans issues such as historical redlining and cancer outcomes, water insecurity and intimate partner violence, and the effects of climate change on youth health. She has contributed to studies in Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, and other regions, emphasizing evidence-based interventions to address systemic health disparities.
Her research interests include social epidemiology, gender-based violence prevention, and the design of effective social safety nets. She has evaluated programs such as Tanzania’s Productive Social Safety Net and Ghana’s LEAP 1000, analyzing their effects on health outcomes, violence reduction, and adolescent well-being. Her work frequently integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address complex public health challenges, including the interplay between economic vulnerability, environmental factors, and health.
Notably, Dr. Palermo’s studies highlight how social policies can mitigate violence and improve mental health outcomes, particularly for marginalized populations. She has explored topics such as transactional sex, pandemic impacts on youth, and the long-term effects of historical policies on modern health disparities. Her contributions emphasize the need for context-specific interventions and gender-sensitive approaches in global health programming.
Her research has informed policy discussions on cash transfer programs, linking them to complementary services like healthcare and education. She advocates for holistic policies that address root causes of health inequities, such as poverty, climate change, and gender inequality. Her work underscores the importance of evidence-based solutions to promote health equity globally.
