Ethnographic and Qualitative (EQUAL) Studies in Health | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

Exploring the ways that culture influences health.

The Ethnographic and Qualitative (EQUAL) Studies in Health lab aims to explore intersections between culture, environment and health. We use a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including community-engaged approaches that combine ethnography, interviews, surveys and biomarkers.

Public health anthropologist uses ethnography to improve farmworker safety:

Understanding cultural background can help limit pesticide exposures.