People who know someone who became ill with COVID-19 or died from the disease are twice as likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study led by Rutgers and Penn State University. The study, published in the journal Vaccine, examined whether...
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COVID-19
Research – Rubin, Cantor, Bhuyan et al. Publish Article on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Determinants
A national sample of 1,193 vaccine eligible respondents were surveyed to examine the relationship between knowing that a friend or family member became ill with, or died from, COVID-19 and receiving a vaccine dose within four months of the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization.
Research – Noland, Iacobucci, and Zhang “Public Views on the Reallocation of Street Space Due to COVID-19”
New research from Professors Bob Noland, Wenwen Zhang, and PhD alum Evan Iacobucci found many NJ residents support making COVID-related street closures permanent, though transportation agencies remain an impediment.
NJSPL – Assessing Pre- and Post-Pandemic School Staffing Changes in New Jersey
The latest NJSPL blog examines which school districts in New Jersey have been most affected by staffing issues since the pandemic began.
New Heldrich brief: A Snapshot of How New Jersey’s Working Parents Managed Work, School, and Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Heldrich Center researchers sought to document the experiences of working parents/guardians during the pandemic, and the challenges they faced in trying to balance their work lives and the schooling of their children.
Seymour – Corporate Landlords and Pandemic and Prepandemic Evictions in Las Vegas
Professor Eric Seymour’s latest research examines trends in evictions and filings associated with extended-stay and single-family rentals in the Las Vegas area.
Will NJ Workers be Asked to Return to the Office This Fall?
David Matthau of New Jersey 101.5 asked Heldrich Center Director Carl Van Horn to predict which workers will likely return to the office and which ones will remain working from home.
Political Check-In: A Rollercoaster Ride to the Midterms
A post-summer political check-in discussing factors that have changed the midterms for the better since May, including some Trump updates.
Research: Public Views on the Reallocation of Street Space Due to COVID-19
A recent article written by Bob Noland, Evan Iacobucci, and Wenwen Zhang explored NJ residents’ support of the reallocation of street space during and after the pandemic.
Research: Are COVID-19 Conspiracy Beliefs Barriers to HIV Status Neutral Care?
Led by Assistant Professor Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen, researchers examined associations between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and HIV status neutral care engagement among BCSMM and BTW during the 2020 Pandemic.
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