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Megan Jehn

Associate Professor
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
2402
Assoc Professor
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
2402
Senior Sustainability Scientist
Faculty
TEMPE Campus
Mailcode
2402
Biography
Megan Jehn is a member of the global health faculty in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Dr. Jehn received her doctorate and master's of health science degrees from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in clinical epidemiology with a specialization in nutritional epidemiology. Dr. Jehn teaches courses in epidemiology, global health and quantitative research methods.
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Education
- Ph.D. Clinical Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, MD
- M.H.S. Clinical Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, MD
- B.S. Biology, Arizona State University
Research Interests
My research interests include the application of quantitative research methods and technological innovations to improve public health emergency preparedness.
Publications
- Drain, P; Mock, C, Toole, D, Rosenwald, A; Jehn, M, Csordas, T, Ferguson, L, Waggett, C, Obidoa, C, Wasserheit, J (2016). The Emergence of Undergraduate Majors in Global Health: Systematic Review of Programs and Recommendations for Future Directions. American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Am J Trop Med Hyg 16-0687.
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Cobos AJ, Nelson, CG, Jehn M, Viboud C, & Chowell G. (2016). Mortality and transmissibility patterns of the 1957 influenza pandemic in Maricopa County, Arizona. BMC Infectious Diseases, 16, 405. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1716-7.
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Zhong W, Kim Y, Jehn ML. (2015) Public Risk Perceptions and Preventive Behaviors during the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 9(2), 145-154.
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Wilson, N, Jehn ML, Broatch, J. National projections of time, cost and failure in implantable device identification: Consideration of unique device identification use. Healthcare, 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hjdsi.2015.04.003i
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Wilson N, Jehn M, York S, Davis CM. Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Implant Identification: Implications for Use of Unique Device Identification. 2012 AAHKS Member Survey Results. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014;29(2):251-255 2013
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Zhong W, Kim Y, Jehn ML. Modeling dynamics of an influenza pandemic with heterogeneous coping behaviors: case study of a 2009 H1N1 outbreak in Arizona. Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory. 2013; 19(4):622-645.
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Araz OM*, Jehn ML. Improving public health emergency preparedness through enhanced decision-making environments: A simulation and survey based evaluation. Journal of Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 2013;80(9):1775-1781.
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Araz OM*, Lant T, Jehn M, Fowler J. A new method of exercising pandemic preparedness through interactive simulation and visualization. Journal of Medical Systems. 2012; 36,(3):1475-1483
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Araz OM*, Lant T, Fowler J, Jehn M. Simulation Modeling for Pandemic Decision Making: A Case Study with Bi-criteria Analysis on School Closures. Journal Decision Support Systems. 2013;55(2):564-575.
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Araz OM, Jehn ML. A simulation model for policy decision analysis: a case of pandemic influenza on a university campus. Journal of Simulation. 2011; 5(2):89-100.
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Hodge J, Lant T, Arias J, Jehn M. Building evidence for legal decision-making in real time: Legal triage in public health emergencies. Journal of Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:S242-S251
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Jehn M, Kim Y, Bradley B*, Lant T. Community knowledge, risk perception and preparedness for the 2009 influenza A/H1N1 pandemic. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. 2011;17(5): 431-438. PMC2966666
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Wheeler C*, Erhart L, Jehn ML. Influence of school closure on the incidence of influenza among school-age children in Arizona. Public Health Reports. 2010;125(6):851-9.
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Jehn ML. Psychosocial Factors and Racial Differences in Blood Pressure Dipping. American Journal of Hypertension. 2009;22(6):584.
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Jehn ML and Brewis A. Paradoxical malnutrition in mother-child pairs: untangling the phenomenon of over- and under-nutrition in underdeveloped economies. Journal of Economics and Human Biology. 2009;7(1):28-35
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Jehn ML, Brotman DJ, Appel L. Racial differences in diurnal blood pressure and heart rate patterns: results from the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) feeding study. Archives Internal Medicine. 2008; 168 (9): 996-1002.
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Jehn ML, Guallar E, Clark JM, Couper D, Duncan DB, Ballantyne CM, Hoogeveen RC, Harris ZL, Pankow JS. A prospective study of plasma ferritin and incident diabetes: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. American Journal of Epidemiology. 2007; 165(9):1047-54.
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Jehn ML, Reddy Patt M, Appel L, Miller ER. One-year follow-up of overweight and obese hypertensive adults following intensive lifestyle therapy. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 2006; 19: 349–354
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Jehn ML, Gittelsohn JL, Treuth MS, Caballero B. Prevalence of overweight among Baltimore City schoolchildren and its associations with nutrition and physical activity. Obesity. 2006;14: 989-993.
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Genkinger J, Jehn M, Sapun M, Rohm-Young D. Does weight status influence perceptions of physical activity barriers among African-American women. Ethnicity and Disease. 2006;16:78-84.
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Jehn M, Clark J, Guallar E. Elevated serum ferritin and risk of the metabolic syndrome in US adults. Diabetes Care. 2004;27(10):2422-8.
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Miller ER, Jehn ML. New High Blood Pressure Guidelines Create New At-Risk Classification: Changes in blood pressure classification by JNC 7. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2004 Nov;19(6):367-371.
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Rohm Young D, He X, Genkinger J, Sapun M, Mabry I, Jehn M. Health status among urban african american women: associations among well-being, perceived stress, and demographic factors. J Beh Med. 2004; 27(1):63-76.
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Miller ER 3rd, Erlinger TP, Young DR, Jehn M, Charleston J, Rhodes D, Wasan SK, Appel LJ. Results of the Diet, Exercise, and Weight Loss Intervention Trial (DEW-IT). Hypertension. 2002;40(5):612-8
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Jehn M, Appel LJ, Sack FM, Miller ER. The effect of ambient temperature and barometric pressure on ambulatory blood pressure variability. Am J Hypertens. 2002; 15:941-945
Research Activity
- Wilson,Natalia Ann*, Jehn,Megan L, Reiser,Mark R. Impact of Barcode Scanning using Unique Device Identification in Orthopedic Surgery. HHS-AHRQ(4/1/2014 - 3/31/2016).
- Lant,Timothy W*, Basile,George Matthew, Hodge,James, Jehn,Megan L, Kim,Yushim, Lynk,Myles V, Marchant,Gary E. Building evidence for legal decision-making in real time: Legal triage during declared emergencies. RWJF(12/1/2009 - 5/31/2011).
- Jehn,Megan L*, Lant,Timothy W, Pahle,Robert. ASU Decision Theater Project for Pandemic Influenza. Pinal County(10/1/2009 - 6/1/2012).
- Jehn,Megan L*, Lant,Timothy W. Improving publlic health preparedness through enhanced decision-making environments: lessons learned from preparing for and responding to the Novel. U of Minn(9/30/2009 - 9/29/2010).
- Lant,Timothy W*, Basile,George Matthew, Fowler,John, Jehn,Megan L, Kim,Yushim. Risk Communication Analysis and Simulation for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(9/16/2009 - 9/15/2010).
- Lant,Timothy W*, Jehn,Megan L, Markus,Allan Louis. HSEEP Compliant Pandemic Flu Simulation. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(6/18/2008 - 6/17/2010).
Courses
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 494 | Special Topics |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASM 201 | Epidemics and Outbreaks |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 494 | Special Topics |
ASB 499 | Individualized Instruction |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 592 | Research |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 792 | Research |
ASB 799 | Dissertation |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASM 201 | Epidemics and Outbreaks |
ASB 300 | Food and Culture |
SSH 403 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
ASB 443 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
ASB 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASM 201 | Epidemics and Outbreaks |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 499 | Individualized Instruction |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 592 | Research |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 792 | Research |
ASB 799 | Dissertation |
Summer 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASM 201 | Epidemics and Outbreaks |
ASB 443 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
ASB 452 | Commnty Partnrshps Global Hlth |
ASB 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Spring 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
Fall 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASB 191 | First-Year Seminar |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 499 | Individualized Instruction |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 584 | Internship |
SSH 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 592 | Research |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
SSH 790 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 792 | Research |
ASB 792 | Research |
SSH 799 | Dissertation |
ASB 799 | Dissertation |
Summer 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASM 201 | Epidemics and Outbreaks |
ASB 300 | Food and Culture |
SSH 403 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
ASB 443 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
Spring 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
Fall 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SSH 484 | Internship |
ASB 484 | Internship |
ASB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
ASB 493 | Honors Thesis |
ASB 497 | Honors Colloquium |
ASB 499 | Individualized Instruction |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 584 | Internship |
SSH 590 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 590 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 591 | Seminar |
ASB 592 | Research |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
SSH 790 | Reading and Conference |
ASB 790 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 792 | Research |
ASB 792 | Research |
SSH 799 | Dissertation |
ASB 799 | Dissertation |
Summer 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASM 201 | Epidemics and Outbreaks |
ASB 300 | Food and Culture |
SSH 403 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
ASB 443 | Cross-Culturl Stds Global Hlth |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
Spring 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SSH 484 | Internship |
SSH 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SSH 493 | Honors Thesis |
SSH 499 | Individualized Instruction |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
SSH 590 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
SSH 790 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 792 | Research |
SSH 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2014 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SSH 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
SSH 484 | Internship |
SSH 492 | Honors Directed Study |
SSH 493 | Honors Thesis |
SSH 499 | Individualized Instruction |
ASB 580 | Practicum |
ASB 584 | Internship |
SSH 590 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
SSH 790 | Reading and Conference |
SSH 792 | Research |
SSH 799 | Dissertation |
Summer 2014 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
ASB 100 | Introduction to Global Health |
SSH 593 | Applied Project |
Presentations
- Wilson, N and Jehn, ML. Implant Documentation and Identification Practices In Orthopedic Surgery: Implications for Use of Unique Device Identification. Academy of Health (Jun 2013).
- Jehn, ML. Bringing Modeling to your Public Health Department - Why You Should Listen Decision Support and Modeling Resources for States and Local Public Health Departments. Institute of Medicine Panel- Public Health Preparedness Summit (Mar 2013).
- Kim Y, Zhong W, Jehn M, Lant T. Public Risk Perception during the Novel H1N1 Flu Pandemic. Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) (Nov 2011).
- Jehn M, Lant T. Community knowledge, risk perception and preparedness for the 2009 influenza A/H1N1 pandemic. T. he 3rd North American Congress of Epidemiology (Jun 2011).
- Lant T, Hodge J, Arias J, Jehn ML. Building evidence for legal decision-making in real time: Legal triage during declared emergencies. Keeneland Conference (Mar 2011).
- Jehn, M. Improving Public Health Preparedness Through Enhanced Decision-Making Environments: Lessons Learned from Preparing for and Responding to the Novel Influenza A H1N1 Pandemic. Simulations and Exercises for Educational Effectiveness (U-SEEE) CDC Review Committee Meeting (Sep 2010).
Honors/Awards
Faculty Achievement Award for Excellence in Classroom Performance, ASU, 2012-13
Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, ASU, Nominee, 2012
Service
- Consortium for Universities in Global Health, Instititional Representative (2016-present)
- Global Health, Approach Head (2012 - 2017)
- American Heart Association, grant reviewer (2014)
- Global Health Brigades, Faculty Advisor (2014 - Present)
- Sundevils for Public Health, Faculty Advisor (2013)
- ASU Pandemic Planning Committee, committee member (2012 - 2013)
- ASU Student Red Cross Club, Faculty Mentor (2012 - Present)
- ASU Pandemic Planning Medical Subcommittee, committee member (2013)
- IMS Health Foundation, executive board member (2009 - 2010)
- Search Committee, Evolutionary Medicine, committee member (2014)
- Search committee, Mathematical Epidemiology, committee member (2014)
- CLAS Committee on Committees, Member (2012 - 2013)
- Executive Committee, Member (2012 - 2013)
- Grad Committee, Member (2012 - 2013)
- SHESC, Global Health Approach Head (2012 - 2013)
- Admissions Committee, member (2010 - 2011)
- Global Health Admissions Committee, member (2010 - 2011)
- Personnel Committee, Member (2010 - 2011)
- MPH Program Committee, member (2010 - 2010)
- Admissions Committee, member (2009 - 2010)
- Graduate Program Committee, member (2009 - 2010)