We provide the following services and resources to investigators conducting health disparities and SDH research:
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Consultations on individual- and area-level SDH measures, data, and methods to answer specific research questions
- We offer methodological expertise on selecting, obtaining, linking, and analyzing appropriate area- and individual-level SDH measures and data
- Drop-in Clinics are held each Friday, 9:30–11 am online. Other times are available by appointment.
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Geocoding of addresses and linking them to Census geography
- We geocode location using ArcGIS Pro 3.1 and StreetMap Premium on a local desktop behind UAB’s firewall to ensure HIPAA compliance.
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Integration of area-level SDH measures with data from EHR, patient registries, research cohorts, administrative claims, and other clinical or research data
- We merge geocoded data, via associated geo-identifiers, with SDH measures while ensuring temporal alignment and matching to appropriate data-specific geography (Census block group, tract, zip code, or county).
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Geospatial analysis and mapping
- We offer geospatial mapping for presentation and publication purposes. Requests for driving time and distance analysis, hot spot analysis, and interactive web mapping applications can be accommodated as well.
- To learn more, visit the UAB Geospatial Research and Information Domain (GRID) website.
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Data analysis
- We offer consultation on data analysis and/or data analysis support. We provide statistical support for a variety of models, including linear mixed models, non-linear mixed models, and hazard models, specializing in nested data both geographically and longitudinally. We also provide statistical consultation to ensure that selected models are appropriate for your hypotheses.
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Support with development of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts
- PIs will agree to acknowledge the contribution of the SDH Core in any and all oral and written presentations, disclosures, and publications resulting from any and all analyses of data or materials. Authorship criteria are based on the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Guidelines.
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Support with development of grant proposals
- When proposing collaboration with the SDH Core in grant applications, a fee for SDH Core services or effort for SDH Core personnel must be included in the application budget.
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Determining study eligibility
- An interactive mapping tool to determine study eligibility based on residential address.
