Collection of Engaged Learning

Contributor(s)

Dr. Thomas Carr

Publication Date

4-15-2014

Abstract

Using the theoretical basis of simple epidemic models, we will examine how information can spread through a population. Specifically, the acquisition of new information (i.e. through pamphlets, physicians, health education programs) will be made analogous to that of an infection. The paper will include: 1) the relevance of epidemic modeling for a social contact application 2) a discussion of the possible models and their implications for conceptualizing information spread 3) the findings from a pilot study conducted with breast cancer patients in a hospital in Vietnam. With our exploration of this application, we hope to supplement intervention programs seeking to improve health education of patients with defined parameters to consider and a method of collecting empirical data concerning contact transmission.

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Engaged Learning 2014, math, Vietnam, breast caner

Extent

22 pages

Format

.pdf

Rights

The files in this collection are protected by copyright law. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted without the written permission of Southern Methodist University, Cox Business School. These files may be freely used for educational purposes, provided they are not altered in any way, and Southern Methodist University is cited. For more information, contact ncds@smu.edu.

Language

English

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