University of California-San Francisco · Social ScienceSoleimanpour Health Lab
Samira Soleimanpour · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Samira Soleimanpour's lab at the University of California, San Francisco focuses on researching school-based health centers (SBHCs) to understand which models are most effective in providing healthcare to youth, particularly in underserved communities. They aim to reduce disparities in health and academic outcomes by identifying best practices and barriers in SBHC operations. This lab's work is crucial for informing policies that can enhance access to health services for marginalized youth populations.
school-based health centershealth disparitiesyouth healthequitable careacademic outcomes
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify effective SBHC models and practices through national data collection.
AIM 02Explore barriers and facilitators in providing equitable healthcare in SBHCs.
AIM 03Examine the relationship between SBHC service models and student academic outcomes by race/ethnicity.
Skills the Lab Values
qualitative research methodsdata collection and analysissurvey designstatistical analysiscare coordination
Output against the department
Publications29bottom 9% of dept.70th of 77
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Citations1.1kbottom 19% of dept.62nd of 77
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