Jonathan Purtle

Guest Author

Jonathan Purtle, DrPH, MSc, is an Assistant Professor in the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. His research focuses on how to most effectively disseminate evidence to policymakers, specifically evidence related to mental health and health equity interventions.

Jonathan's Work:

12.17.2018 Figures made of wood in three groups

Health Equity
Policy

Conducting Market Research to Improve Behavioral Health Policy

Advocates who strive to improve public health can learn a lot from advertisers who conduct systematic audience research to sell products.

Guest Author Jonathan Purtle

09.24.2018 A city map printed on a stack of small individual blocks

Health Equity
Policy

Mayors and Health Commissioners on Their City's Health

Public opinion research is a tool for policy advocacy to reduce health disparities. What do US city mayors and health commissioners think and know about health disparities in their cities?

Guest Author Jonathan Purtle