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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Lydia Babcock, MA, MPH, PMP.

Lydia uses participatory action research, ethnography, and mixed methods to help organizations identify root causes, close gaps, and design solutions that actually work for communities. Her work sits at the intersection of public health, medical anthropology, policy research, and community engagement, with experience spanning both domestic and global health settings - including serving as a Peace Corps Community Health Specialist in Malawi.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Introduction to Lydia Babcock
@3:54 Exploring Doula Research and Medicaid
@7:23 The Role of Data in Public Health
@11:16 Qualitative Research: Skills and Insights
@12:40 Independent Consulting and Community Engagement
@16:19 The Importance of Co-Design in Research
@22:18 Interconnectedness of Public Health Issues
@24:43 Facilitating Successful Focus Groups
@26:45 Misconceptions About Qualitative Research
@27:34 Participatory Research: Real-World Impact
@32:12 Ensuring Research Leads to Action
@35:01 Defining Public Health and Its Challenges
@36:35 Educational Background and Its Influence
@38:01 Understanding Psychology in Public Health
@40:53 The Role of Medical Anthropology
@44:28 Critical Perspectives on Public Health
@49:23 Experiences in the Peace Corps
@1:00:52 Housing and Community Development Insights
@1:02:22 Advice for Aspiring Public Health Professionals

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