Edward Leinaar

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EDUCATION

Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
East Tennessee State University, College of Public Health, Johnson City, TN

Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics 
East Tennessee State University, College of Public Health, Johnson City, TN

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology
East Tennessee State University, College of Business and Technology, Johnson City, TN

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Contraceptive access, reproductive health, and neonatal abstinence syndrome

PUBLICATIONS

Panchal HB, Zheng S, Devani K, White C, Leinaar E, et al. Impact of chronic kidney disease on revascularization and outcomes in patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. American Journal of Cardiology. 2021: 150. 15-23. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.03.057.

Ariyo O, Khoury AJ, Smith MG, Leinaar E, et al. From training to implementation: barriers to improving contraceptive practices in South Carolina. Contraception. 2021: 104(2). 155-158. DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.04.016.

Orimaye SO, Hale N, Leinaar E, Smith MG, Khoury A. Teen birth rates and rural-urban differences by levels of deprivation and health professional shortage areas in the United States, 2017-2018. American Journal of Public Health. 2021: 111. 136-144. DOI: AJPH.2020.305957.

Leinaar E, Brooks B, Johnson L, Alamian A. Perceived barriers to contraceptive access and acceptance among reproductive-aged women receiving opioid agonist therapy in Northeast Tennessee. Southern Medical Journal. 2020: 113(5). 213-218 DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001095.

Leinaar E, Johnson L, Yadav R, Rahman A, Alamian A. Healthcare access, pregnancy intention, and contraceptive practices among reproductive-aged women receiving opioid agonist therapy in Northeast Tennessee. Southern Medical Journal. 2019; 112 (7). DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000990.

Leinaar E, Alamian A, Wang L. A systematic review of the relationship between asthma, overweight, and the effects of physical activity in youth. Annals of Epidemiology. 2016; 26: 504-510. Doi:10.1016/j.annepidem.2016.06.002.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Smith MG, Hale N, Leinaar E, Zheng S, Khoury A. Estimating incidence for sensitive topics: Using a list experiment to estimate the lifetime incidence of abortion in two southern states. CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference. Virtual (COVID-19). Sept. 16-18, 2020.

Hale N, Manalew W, Leinaar E, Khoury A, Smith MG. Contraceptive use among reproductive-age women gaining access to Medicaid and associations with pregnancy in South Carolina, 2012-2016. CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference. Virtual (COVID-19). Sept. 16-18, 2020.

Ariyo O, Khoury AK, Smith MG, Leinaar E, Odebunmi FO, Slawson D. Barriers to improving contraceptive Practices. National Reproductive Health Conference. Virtual (COVID-19). Aug 11-12, 2020.

Orimaye SO, Hale N, Leinaar E, Smith G, Khoury A. Community-level differences in teen birth rates by sociodemographic deprivation and health professional shortage areas in the United States. Society for Prevention Research 28th Annual Meeting. Virtual (COVID-19). July 21-23, 2020.

Orimaye SO, Hale N, Leinaar E, Smith MG, Khoury A. Teen childbearing in South Carolina, 2012-2016. Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, 2020 Conference. Virtual (COVID-19). Aug 4-6, 2020.

Leinaar E, Bailey B, Wood D. Impact of psychotropic medication on infant outcomes among buprenorphine-treated women experiencing depression or anxiety in Central Appalachia. Rural Health Association of Tennessee, 25^th Annual Conference. Pigeon Forge, TN. Nov 20-22, 2019.

Leinaar E, Brooks B, Johnson L, Alamian A. Perceived barriers to contraceptive access and acceptance among reproductive-aged women receiving opioid agonist therapy in Northeast Tennessee. American Public Health Association, 2019 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA. Nov 6, 2019.

Taylor T, Obenauer-Motley J, Leinaar E, Ozodiegwu I, Quinn M. Interrelationships of adverse childhood experiences, stroke, and depression among BRFSS respondents. 2018 American Psychiatric Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA. Aug 9-11, 2018.

Ramazam N, Panchal H, Leinaar E, Nwabueze C, Zheng S, Paul T. Investigating the association between chronic kidney disease and clinical outcomes. Epidemiology and Public Health Conference. Dubai, UAE. June 17, 2019.

Leinaar E, Maisonet M. Descriptive analysis of residential structure fire fatalities in Appalachian and Non-Appalachian counties of Tennessee, 2005-2014. Tennessee Public Health Association, 2016 Annual Conference. Franklin, TN. Sep 14-Sep 15, 2016.

Alamian A, Leinaar E, Wang L. A systematic review of the relationship between asthma, obesity, and the effects of physical activity in youth. 143^rd American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Chicago, IL. Nov 2, 2015.

Maisonet M, Yadav R, Leinaar E. Role of perfluorooctanoic acid on serum fatty acids, NHANES, 2003-2004. 27^th Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Aug 30-Sep 3, 2015.

Maisonet M, Yadav R, Leinaar E. Role of PFOA and PFOS on serum apolipoprotein B, NHANES, 2005-2006. 27^th Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Aug 30-Sep 2, 2015.

HONORS AND AWARDS

2018
Kentucky Colonel (honorary commission, Governor Matthew G. Bevin

2017
Lifesaving Award (Washington County/Johnson City EMS)                               
Delta Omega (Public Health Honor Society)   

2016                                               
Outstanding MPH Epidemiology Student Award                                               

2015
Tennessee Public Health Traineeship                                                              

2014
Edna Harris Family Scholarship (through 2017)                                                            
Golden Key Honor Society                                                                           

2013
Lifepath (Public Health Education Grant)                                                       
Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine                                                

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, motorcycling, reading, Buddhism, spending time with family, friends, and my two cats, Chompsky and Critter