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Project: Study of the Root Causes of Motor Vehicle Crash Occupant Injuries in Black and Hispanic Communities  

Organization: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Injury Surveillance Program 

Timeline: August – December 2024 

 

Motor vehicle (MV) crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States and Massachusetts. Several studies over the past two decades have shown that communities of color face inequities in MV injuries and deaths on both state and national levels. Particularly, Black and Hispanic MV occupants (drivers and passengers) are disproportionately affected by motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths compared to White occupants. 

The purpose of this project is to identify structural, environmental, social, and cultural factors that contribute to inequitable MV traffic-occupant crash injuries among Black and Hispanic MA residents; protective factors; and potential strategies to address inequities. To better understand these factors, we plan to conduct 10 in-person focus groups with English-speaking Black and Hispanic residents of Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, Brockton, Holyoke, Springfield, and Worcester aged 18-34 years old. 

We are looking to hire an intern to facilitate at least five focus groups and take notes for the other discussions from August to October 2024. The intern will also assist in data analysis using NVivo from October to December 2024. He/she/they will receive a stipend of $1,000. Email Franchesca Marte at Franchesca.Marte@mass.gov and Sam Riley at Samatha.Riley@mass.gov with your resume by July 19, 2024 to apply.

 

Skills Required: CITI training within 2 weeks of start date; Knowledge of qualitative data collection (focus group discussions), analysis, and interpretation; Understanding of the Social Determinants of Health or the Socio-Ecological Model. 

Technology Required: Computer 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This position requires occasional in-person meetings in Boston, MA from August to December 2024. Additionally, all focus groups will be in-person in Massachusetts.

Hours Per Week: Varies; Up to 15 hours per week. 

Preferred Eligibility: Lived experience with populations included in the study; Experience using NVivo. 

Preferred Academic Experience: Current student of a Master’s program in Public Health or related areas of study. 

For more information, please contact Sam Riley at Samatha.Riley@mass.gov or Franchesca Marte at Franchesca.Marte@mass.gov.