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AI Presentation Maker - Generate Presentations Instantly

• Generate ready-to-use presentations from a text prompt.
• Select a style and Visme’s AI Presentation Maker will generate text, images, and icon.
• Customize your presentation with a library of royalty-free photos, videos, & graphics.

Generate a presentation with AI

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Presentations Engineered With Visme’s AI Presentation Maker

Ai presentation maker prompt 1.

Craft a presentation outlining a leading company’s cutting-edge innovations in AI-powered hardware, emphasizing their impact on enhancing workplace productivity and efficiency.

AI Presentation Maker Prompt 2

Generate a comprehensive presentation highlighting the latest digital marketing trends, focusing on strategies for enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement across diverse platforms.

AI Presentation Maker Prompt 3

Create a detailed presentation elucidating a company’s diversified investment portfolio, emphasizing its robust performance, risk mitigation strategies, and the potential for sustainable long-term growth.

AI Presentation Maker Prompt 4

Develop a compelling presentation showcasing a company’s groundbreaking medical devices and software solutions, emphasizing their role in revolutionizing patient care, treatment efficacy, and healthcare accessibility worldwide.

How it works

How to generate AI presentations with Visme

Save time and create beautiful designs quickly with Visme AI. Available inside the Visme template library, this AI Powerpoint generator is ready to receive your prompts and generate stunning ready-to-use presentations in minutes.

• Log in to the Visme dashboard, and open the template library by clicking on Create New button -> Project -> Presentations. Inside the template library, scroll down and click on the Generate with AI option.
• In the popup that opens, type in a prompt and describe in detail what aspects your presentation should feature. If you don’t provide enough information, chatbot will ask you follow-up questions.
• Visme Chatbot will suggest template styles; choose the most relevant for your presentation, and wait for the AI to create the design. Preview, regenerate or open your project in the Visme editor.
• Customize your project in Visme: Pick a color theme or create your own, edit text, and use assets from Visme’s royalty-free library of photos, videos, and graphics, or create your own with AI tools.

Features of the AI Presentations Maker

Ready-to-use presentations in minutes.

Starting is often the hardest part of a project. Visme’s free AI presentation maker helps you overcome this block and generates results within minutes. Create AI PowerPoint online presentations quickly with a good first draft that is ready to use with minimal or no customization.

Customize every part of your presentation

Visme editor is easy to use and offers you an array of customization options. Change the color theme of your AI-generated presentation, text, fonts, add images, videos and graphics from Visme royalty-free library of assets or generate new ones with AI image generator, AI image touchup tools, or add your own. For more advanced customization, add data visualizations, connect them to live data, or create your own visuals.

Add your branding

Stay on-brand even with AI-generated presentations. Quickly and easily set up your brand kit using AI-powered Visme Brand Wizard or set it up manually. Use your brand colors and fonts in AI-generated presentations. Add your logo and upload your brand assets to make a presentation match your company’s branding.

Take advantage of Visme’s presentation-specific features

Create and present engaging and beautiful pitch decks easily with Visme’s presentation tools. Add beautiful animated slide transitions for subtle effects. Present online and offline with Presenter Studio and Presenter Notes. Time yourself and keep track of presentation length with the Presentation Timer. Create one slide design as a base for an entire presentation with Master Layout. Select pre-designed slides from the Slides Library or save your own.

Download, share or schedule your presentation

Share your presentations generated with Visme AI Designer in many ways. Download them in various formats, including PPTX, PDF and HTML5, present online, share on social media or schedule them to be published as posts on your social media channels. Additionally, you can share your presentations as private projects with a password entry.

More than just an AI Presentation Maker

Beautify your content

Unique Elements & Graphics

Browse through our library of customizable, one-of-a-kind graphics, widgets and design assets like icons, shapes, illustrations and more to accompany your AI-generated presentations.

Visualize your data

Charts & Graphs

Choose from different chart types and create pie charts, bar charts, donut charts, pyramid charts, Mekko charts, radar charts and much more.

Make it engaging

Interactivity

Share AI-generated presentations online with animated and interactive elements to grab your audience’s attention and promote your business.

More AI tools in Visme

Ai image generator.

The Visme AI Image generator will automatically create any image or graphic. All you need to do is write a prompt and let AI magic do the rest.

Visme AI Writer helps you write, proofread, summarize and tone switch any type of text. If you’re missing content for a project, let AI Writer help you generate it.

AI Text-to-Speech Generator

Convert text to speech with the AI Text-to-Speech generator. Input copy, select from 6 voices. Language detection and audio generation are automatic.

AI TouchUp Tools

The Visme AI TouchUp Tools are a set of four image editing features that will help you change the appearance of your images inside any Visme project. Erase and replace objects that you don’t want in your photos.

Save yourself hours of work with AI Resize. This feature resizes your project canvas and adjusts all content to fit the new size within seconds.

The Brand Wizard

The AI-based Visme Brand Wizard populates your brand fonts and styles across a beautiful set of templates.

Make the most of Visme’s features

Choose the perfect visual from our extensive photo and video library . Search and find the ideal image or video using keywords relevant to the project. Drag and drop in your project and adjust as needed.

Incorporate 3D illustrations and icons into all sorts of content types to create amazing content for your business communication strategies. You won’t see these 3D designs anywhere else as they’re made by Visme designers.

When you share your Visme projects, they’ll display with a flipbook effect . Viewers can go from page to page by flipping the page like a digital magazine. If you don’t want the flipbook effect, you can disable it and share as a standard project.

Remove the background from an image to create a cutout and layer it over something else, maybe an AI-generated background. Erase elements of the image and swap them for other objects with AI-powered Erase & Replace feature.

Create scroll-stopping video and animation posts for social media and email communication. Embed projects with video and animation into your website landing page or create digital documents with multimedia resources.

With Visme, you can make, create and design hundreds of content types . We have templates for digital documents, infographics, social media graphics, posters, banners, wireframes, whiteboards, flowcharts.

Design and brainstorm collaboratively with your team on the Visme whiteboard . Build mind maps and flowcharts easily during online planning and strategy sessions. Save whiteboards as meeting minutes and ongoing notes for projects.

Edit your images , photos, and AI image-generated graphics with our integrated editing tools. On top of the regular editing features like saturation and blur, we have 3 AI-based editing features. With these tools, you can unblur an image, expand it without losing quality and erase an object from it.

Who can benefit by using our AI Presentation Maker?

Business professionals.

• Create polished presentations quickly for important meetings or pitches
• Focus on delivering your message while AI handles the design work
• Ensure your ideas are presented clearly and professionally
• Build interactive and visually engaging slides to capture students' attention
• Simplify complex topics with informative yet visually appealing presentations
• Make lessons more interactive to boost learning retention

Sales Teams

• Save time by letting AI design your deck while you focus on closing deals
• Access presentation designs that highlight your service and product strengths
• Customize presentations to suit different clients and industries effortlessly
• Create impressive presentations for investors without needing design skills
• Focus on gathering data, and let AI turn it into beautiful slides
• Keep shareholders engaged with personalized presentations

Event Planners

• Design presentations that outline event schedules, themes, and highlights
• Coordinate team activities with visually stunning, easy-to-follow slides
• Use slides to keep everyone involved in sync for the event

Consultants

• Craft professional presentations in minutes for client meetings
• Communicate strategies and recommendations with minimal design effort
• Make reports more engaging for clients with AI-generated slides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can i get better results with the ai presentations maker.

Like any AI generator from a text tool, the prompt is everything. To get better results with the AI Presentation maker, you need better prompts. Write the prompt to be as detailed as possible. Include all the content topics you want the presentation to cover. As for style elements, there’s no need to include it in the prompt. Focus on choosing the style that you like from the Chatbot suggestions. Try to select the style that already features the color palette and shapes that you like. AI will change icons and photos based on text it generates.

How many AI Presentations can I generate?

Visme AI Presentation Maker is available in all plans and works on a per-credit basis. Every free account gets 10 credits, Starter accounts get 200, Pro gets 500 and Enterprise is unlimited. Every design generation costs 2 credits and usage of other AI tools costs 1 credit.

Is the Visme AI Designer a third-party API?

No, Visme AI Presentation maker was developed in-house and is a unique tool. However, it does use third-party APIs: ChatGPT and Unsplash.

Are the AI-generated presentations I make copyright-free?

All designs you create with AI Presentation are copyright and royalty-free. You can use them both for personal and commercial use without any problems.

What can Visme AI Designer do?

Visme’s AI design generator can:

• Generate full designs for various content types, including presentations, documents, printables, and social media graphics. Click here to view the full list of document, printable, and social media graphics subcategories.
• Follow your instructions for the text you want in your projects, although not word for word.
• Adapt photos and icons to complement the generated text.
• Create charts, graphs, and tables.
• Handle one project at a time.
• Include animations in projects only if the selected style features animation.
• Generate designs with a maximum length of 10 pages.

What can’t Visme AI Designer do?

Visme’s AI design generator can’t:

• Generate infographics, charts/graphs, whiteboards, web graphics, videos, or GIFs.
• Reproduce your text verbatim.
• Customize based on your specifications for color, shapes, graphics, and design style. Select a style that already resembles what you want in your project, and you can manually edit all design elements in the Visme editor.
• Create or modify diagrams, data widgets or infographics.
• Crawl external websites and gather information from them.
• Handle multiple projects at once.
• Generate designs more than 10 pages in length.

What our users say about us?

“We were sold. We were looking for online software that could not only create a library of slides, visuals, presentations, landing pages, graphics, et cetera but fully customize them on our own. Visme allowed us to do both!”

“Visme is easy to use and creates very professional looking, unique graphics. I use it repeatedly. I create graphics weekly and Visme makes it easy.”

What is Genially?

Genially is a cloud-based platform for building interactive learning and communication experiences.

Product Overview

Explore Genially's authoring and content creation features.

What's New

Discover our latest product updates and releases.

Discover how teams use Genially for eLearning, Marketing, and Communications.

K12 Schools

Explore how teachers use Genially to bring interactive learning to the classroom.

Higher Education

Discover how Learning Design teams and Faculty use Genially to build interactive courses.

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Build interactive images

Discover how to make interactive visuals and graphics.

Create interactive slides

Engage your audience with interactive slides and presentations.

Make interactive infographics

Learn how to design interactive data visualizations and diagrams.

More formats

From resumes to reports, make any kind of content interactive.

eLearning templates

Interactive resources for eLearning and corporate training courses. 

K12 teaching templates

Interactive classroom resources for primary and secondary education.

Gamification templates

Escape games, quizzes, and other game-based learning activities.

Marketing templates

Interactive microsites, brochures, videos, and branding materials.

Explore all Genially templates

Browse over 1,500 pre-built designs. Save time and create professional interactive materials in minutes.

Explore Genially pricing and plans.

Plans for Teachers

Create interactive learning materials and use Genially in class with your students.

Make interactive presentations

Create show-stopping presentations and clickable slide decks with Genially’s free online presentation builder. Leave boring behind and tell a story that’s interactive, animated, and beautifully engaging.

INTERACTIVE CONTENT

A presentation that works like a website

Engage your audience with interactive slides that they can click on and explore. Add music, video, hotspots, popup windows, quiz games and interactive data visualizations in a couple of clicks. No coding required!

NO-CODE ANIMATION

Make your slides pop with animation

Bring a touch of movie magic to the screen with incredible visual effects and animated page transitions. Add click-trigger and timed animations to make any topic easy to understand and captivating to watch.

INTEGRATIONS

Live from the world wide web

Embed online content directly in your slides for a media-rich interactive experience. From YouTube and Spotify to Google Maps and Sheets, Genially works seamlessly with over 100 popular apps and websites.

TEMPLATES & TOOLKIT

Genius design tools

With Genially, anyone can create a polished and professional presentation. Choose from over 2000 pre-built templates, or create your own design using the drag-and-drop resources, color palettes, icons, maps and vector graphics.

ONLINE PLATFORM

Safe and sound in the cloud

Because Genially is online, you can relax knowing that your slides are always up-to-date. There’s no risk of forgetting to save changes or accessing the wrong file. Log in from anywhere, collaborate with your team, and make edits in real time.

All-in-one interactive presentation maker

Real-time collaboration

Co-edit slide decks with others in real time and organize all of your team projects in shared spaces.

Multi format

Present live, share the link, or download as an interactive PDF, MP4 video, JPG, HTML, or SCORM package.

Engagement Analytics

See how many people have viewed and clicked on your slides and keep tabs on learner progress with User Tracking.

Import from PPTX

Give your old decks a new lease of life by importing PowerPoint slides and transforming them with a little Genially magic.

Keep content on-brand with your logo, fonts, colors, brand assets, and team templates at your fingertips.

Quiz & Survey Builder

Use the Interactive Questions feature to add a fun quiz to your slides or gather feedback from your audience.

Beautiful templates

Make your next deck in a flash with Genially’s ready-to-use slides.

Okr shapes presentation

School notebook presentation

Animated sketch presentation

Minimal presentation

Land of magic presentation

Onboarding presentation

Visual presentation

Animated chalkboard presentation

Online Education Guide

Terrazzo presentation

Startup pitch

Historical presentation

THEMES FOR EVERYONE

Interactive presentation ideas

From classroom materials to business pitches, make an impact every day with Genially.

Education presentations

Pitch decks

Business presentations

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Why the world loves Genially presentations

Share anywhere

Present live

From the front of the room or behind a screen, you’ll wow your audience with Genially. Heading off grid? Download in HTML to present dynamic slides without WiFi.

Share the link

Every Genially slide deck has its own unique url, just like a website! Share the link so that others can explore at their own pace, or download an MP4 video slideshow or PDF.

Post online

Embed the slides on your website or post them on social media. Upload to Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Moodle or any other platform.

The benefits of interactive slides

🗣️ Active participation An interactive slide deck gives your audience cool things to click on and discover, boosting learning and engagement.

👂 Multi-sensory experience Audio, video, animations, and mouse interactions make your content immersive, entertaining and accessible.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 People-friendly format Pop-ups and embeds condense more material into fewer slides so you can break information down into digestible chunks.


🎮 Gamification Games, quizzes and puzzles make information more memorable and enable you to gather feedback and check understanding.

How to make an interactive presentation

With Genially’s easy-to-use presentation platform, anyone can make incredible visual content in moments.

Choose a template or a blank canvas

Get stunning results in less time with a ready-made template. Feeling creative? Design your own slides from scratch.

Customize the design

Add animations and interactions

Resources to become a pro presentation creator

VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to create an interactive presentation: Get started in Genially.

EXPERT TIPS

How to present data without sending your audience to sleep.

MICRO COURSE

No-code animation: Bring your slides to life with cinematic visual effects.

PRESENTATION IDEAS

The art of digital storytelling: Engage and thrill on screen.

Genially in a nutshell

How do I make a presentation interactive and how does Genially work? Find the answers to all of your slide-related questions here!

What’s an interactive presentation?

Interactive slides contain clickable hotspots, links, buttons, and animations that are activated at the touch of a button. Instead of reading or watching passively, your audience can actively interact with the content.  

Genially’s interaction presentation software allows you to combine text, photos, video clips, audio and other content in one deck. It’s a great way to condense more information into fewer slides. 

If you’re a teacher, you can share multiple materials in one single learning resource. Students can create their own projects using digital media and online maps. For business or training, try embedding spreadsheet data, PDFs, and online content directly in your slides. 

An interactive slide deck is more user-friendly than a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides document. That’s because you can break information down into chunks with pop-ups, labels, voiceovers and annotated infographics.  

The other benefit of interactive content is increased engagement. It’s easier to keep your audience’s attention when they’re actively participating. Try Genially’s presentation software and free slideshow maker to see how it’s better than other presentation websites. You won’t go back to standard presentation apps!

How do you make a clickable slide?

The best way to make slides clickable is to use Genially’s free interactive presentation program. Design your slide then apply an interaction. In a couple of clicks, you can add popup windows, hyperlinks, close-up images, games, animations, multimedia and other content. 

Choose from the library of hotspot buttons and icons to show people what to click on. Go to Presenter View to get a preview and see how your content will appear to your audience.

How do I create presentations that look professional?

You’ve got a deadline looming and you’re staring at the screen with a blank presentation. We’ve all been there! Starting a presentation design from scratch is tricky, especially if you’re short on time. 

Genially’s free online presentation maker has over 2000 ready-to-use templates for professional slide presentations, photos slideshows, and more. Each slide design has been created by our team of top graphic designers. No need to worry about fonts, centering images, or designing a matching color scheme. It’s all done for you. 

Start by browsing our layouts and themes for education, business and then customize with your own text and images.

How do I share or download my slides?

Because Genially is a cloud based presentation software, you can simply share the link to your slides. Like other online presentation tools, there are no files to download or store on your computer. Everything is saved online.  

When you publish your slide deck, it gets its own unique url, just like a website. Share the link with others to let them explore the content in their own time. If you’re presenting live, just click the Present button. 

You can also embed your presentation on your website, company wiki, or social media. Genially is compatible with WordPress, Moodle, Google Classroom, and other platforms. If you use an LMS, you can also download your interactive design slides in SCORM format.

For slideshow videos and slideshows with music, share online or download as an MP4 video. Check out our free slideshow templates for ideas.

Can I make a free presentation in Genially?

You bet! Genially is an easy-to-use slide maker, with a free version and paid plans. The free plan allows you to create unlimited slides with interactions and animations. Subscribe to one of our paid plans for more advanced features.

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Easily create a professionally-looking business presentation, keynote, sales pitch, product update, and onboarding or webinar deck with free presentation templates.

Professionals worldwide create presentations with Piktochart

Ease of use

Easily Create Stunning Presentations

Piktochart’s online presentation maker is so simple that you can immediately use it without training. All you need is an internet connection. Start with a free pre-made template designed by experts. From there, you can quickly create professional presentations that will help you engage with your audience and drive the results you are looking for. Moreover, collaboration features are included for all accounts, even the Free plan, to work with your team in real-time.

Presentation slides at your fingertips

Present Online or Download in .ppt

Presenting your slide deck during a video call or a virtual conference is easy. Switch to presentation mode within Piktochart, and you can present directly in just a few clicks. You can also download your new presentation in a .ppt or .pdf format and share it on social media or offline with your stakeholders. It’s up to you how you want to use your own presentation.

Fully Customize Slides for a Branded Presentation

Create professional presentations and pitch decks in minutes that match your brand’s guidelines. Simply drag company logos or a screenshot of your website to extract the brand colors. Then, upload your fonts and create a custom color palette to use when creating your own presentation. With Piktochart, it’s easy to work on an engaging presentation fast, with no need to search for illustrations or icons. Piktochart’s integrated library of high-quality graphics, designs components, and presentation templates means presentation design is easier than ever. Just drag and drop the design elements into the editor, add images, choose your color scheme, and create a presentation. Or upload your own photos and add them to the asset library. Making beautiful presentations has never been so easy for non-designers.

Storytelling and presentation design

Translate Complex Data Into a Visual Story

With Piktochart’s charts and maps tool, you can quickly visualize information and translate data into a visual story that will grasp the attention of your audience. In our free presentation maker, link up an Excel or Google Sheets file to create graphs that automatically update when your data does. Add interactive maps to highlight your main points. Just choose from the pre made templates to save time and make all the changes you want.

People like you use Piktochart’s presentation software to:

• Increase brand awareness
• Drive traffic and leads with content created with the help of presentation templates
• Present insights from market research to stakeholders

SMEs and Enterprises

• Report on progress, create pitch decks
• Introduce a new project with slides made on our online presentation maker
• Explain a process through an engaging presentation

NGOs and Government Organizations

• Inform the public and present important topics
• Report to stakeholders with professional presentations prepared with an online presentation software

Business Owners and Consultants

• Create the perfect pitch deck
• Present to clients or the team
• Report on business performance through access to multiple features and professionally designed templates

How to Create a Presentation

1. select a presentation template.

Edit one of the free presentation templates by Piktochart and add your text, change the fonts, drag-and-drop elements or free images, and create an engaging presentation. For more information, learn how to structure a presentation in this article.

2. Make it yours

Add in your company logo and your own images or pick from a wide range of design elements. The possibilities are endless with our free online presentation maker. Nail your brand presentation by editing fully customizable slides with Piktochart.

3. Present or download

Either use our built-in presentation mode or download your slides in the .ppt format from Microsoft PowerPoint. Or simply share the link with your team.

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Types of Presentations

Pitch deck creator.

Get funding for your startup by creating a compelling pitch deck in minutes. With Piktochart’s presentation maker, it’s easy to make a custom presentation with drag-and-drop icons, versatile illustrations, and stock photos. You can use your own images simply by dragging and dropping them, as well as change the font.

Business Presentation

Create professional presentations in a web browser that look like they were made by a graphic designer. Choose from hundreds of free templates and customize them to complete your own business presentation. Here are 25 report presentations to get inspired by.

Sales Presentation

Working in sales? Save time in creating assets by using Piktochart’s presentation free online presentation maker. Select a pre-made template, edit de slides, change the design, and use your slides to win customers. Ask your team for feedback with the collaboration features, which allow you to share and comment.

Educational Presentation

Educators use Piktochart to create interesting presentations that get the attention of their students. And students make beautiful presentations to stand out in class and prepare team projects. Add your content and customize the slides in no time.

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How to make presentations with renderforest, select a presentation template.

Go through the catalog of presentation templates or search by keywords to find a template that meets your creative needs. The templates are available in 16:9 aspect ratio.

Choose and add slides

All templates have a list of pre-designed slides you can include in your presentation. Each presentation can go up to 50 slides. Add or delete the slides as you go to get a design that fits your needs.

Edit and personalize the slides

You don’t need to be a designer to make an exceptional presentation. Use the powerful editing tools of our presentation maker to personalize your slides in a few clicks. Add or edit images, experiment with the design elements and typography, and more.

Download, share, and present

Once your presentation is final, it’s time to share it with flair. Download your creation as a JPG or PDF file, or present it right in the browser using the presenter mode

Why Renderforest presentation maker

Stunning presentation templates

Whether you are presenting a business review or introducing a new fashion brand, we have the right template for you.

Simple editing tools

Created with non-designers in mind, our flexible editing tools allow even first-time users to create engaging slides in no time.

Thousands of stock photos

Use our unlimited library of high-quality stock visuals to complement your presentation.

Create engaging presentations for any project with hundreds of beautiful layouts that make the editing process amazingly easy!

People also ask, what presentation templates does renderforest presentation maker have.

There’s a large selection of presentation templates on various topics and new ones are added regularly. No matter your project, we have a template that will meet your needs.

Can I use my own visuals in the presentation?

Yes, you can add your own images. Upload images from your device or choose from the media library. You can then use the built-in photo editing tools of our presentation maker to adjust or crop the images to fit them to the frame.

Can I make free presentations with Renderforest?

Yes, you can create for free. A set of free presentation templates are available in our presentation maker. However, some functionalities, such as link sharing, are not available for free users. To get access to the full list of templates and editing tools, you can upgrade your plan or go with the pay-per-export option.

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Interactive Presentation: How to Create Yours with AhaSlides | Ultimate Guide 2024

Jasmine • 06 September, 2024 • 16 min read

We live in an age where attention is like gold dust. Precious and hard to come by.

TikTokers spend hours editing videos, all in an effort to hook viewers in the first three seconds.

YouTubers agonise over thumbnails and titles, each one needing to stand out in a sea of endless content.

And journalists? They wrestle with their opening lines. Get it right, and readers stick around. Get it wrong, and poof - they're gone.

This isn't just about entertainment. It's a reflection of a deeper shift in how we consume information and interact with the world around us.

This challenge isn't just online. It's everywhere. In classrooms, boardrooms, at big events. The question's always the same: How do we not just grab attention, but hold it? How do we turn fleeting interest into meaningful engagement ?

It's not as hard as you might think. AhaSlides has found the answer: interaction breeds connection .

Whether you're teaching in class, getting everyone on the same page at work, or bringing a community together, AhaSlides is the best interactive presentation tool that you need to communicate, engage, and inspire.

So, let’s discover how to make an interactive presentation using AhaSlides that your audiences will never forget!

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What is an interactive presentation.

An interactive presentation is an engaging method of sharing information where the audience actively participates rather than just passively listening. This approach uses live polls, quizzes, Q&As, and games to get viewers directly involved with the content. Instead of one-way communication, it supports two-way communication, letting the audience shape the presentation's flow and outcome. Interactive presentation is designed to get people active, help them remember things, and create a more collaborative learning or discussion environment.

Main benefits of interactive presentations:

Increased audience engagement: Audience members stay interested and focused when they actively take part.

Better memory: Interactive activities help you remember important points and reinforce what you've gained.

Enhanced learning outcomes: In educational settings, interaction leads to a better understanding.

Better teamwork: Interactive presentations make it easier for people to talk to each other and share ideas.

Real-time feedback: Live polls and surveys give useful feedback in real-time.

Why Choose AhaSlides For Interactive Presentations?

There is a lot of engaging presentation software out there, but AhaSlides stands out as the best. Let's look into why AhaSlides really shines:

Various features

While other tools may offer a few interactive elements, AhaSlides boasts a comprehensive suite of features. This interactive presentation platform lets you make your slides fit your needs perfectly, with features like live polls , quizzes , Q&A sessions , and word clouds that will keep your audience interested the whole time.

Affordability

Good tools shouldn't cost the earth. AhaSlides packs a punch without the hefty price tag. You don't have to break the bank to create stunning, interactive presentations.

Lots of templates

Whether you're a seasoned presenter or just starting, AhaSlides' vast library of pre-designed templates makes it easy to get started. Customize them to match your brand or create something entirely unique - the choice is yours.

Seamless integration

There are endless possibilities with AhaSlides because it works well with the tools you already know and love. AhaSlides is now available as an  extension for PowerPoint , Google Slides and Microsoft Teams . You can also add YouTube videos, Google Slides/PowerPoint content, or things from other platforms without stopping the flow of your show.

Real-time insights

AhaSlides doesn't just make your presentations interactive, it provides you with valuable data. Keep track of who is participating, how people are reacting to certain slides, and learn more about what your audience likes. This feedback loop works in real time, so you can change your talks at the last minute and keep getting better.

Key features of AhaSlides:

• Live polls: Gather instant feedback from your audience on various topics.
• Quizzes and games: Add an element of fun and competition to your presentations.
• Q&A sessions: Encourage open dialogue and address audience queries in real-time.
• Word clouds: Visualize collective opinions and ideas.
• Spinner wheel: Inject excitement and randomness into your presentations.
• Integration with popular tools: AhaSlides works well with the tools you already know and love, such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, and MS Teams.
• Data analytics: Track audience participation and gain valuable insights.
• Customisation options: Make your presentations fit your brand or your own style.

AhaSlides is more than just a tool for making interactive presentations. It, actually, is a way to connect, engage, and communicate effectively. This is the best choice if you want to improve your talks and make an impact on your audience that lasts.

Comparison with other presentation tools:

Other interactive presentation tools, like Slido, Kahoot, and Mentimeter, have dynamic features, but AhaSlides is the best because it is cheap, easy to use, and flexible. Having a lot of features and integrations makes AhaSlides an ideal option for all your interactive presentation needs. Let's see why AhaSlides is one of the best Kahoot alternatives :

How To Create An Interactive Presentation With AhaSlides

Step-by-step guide for you to make an interactive presentation using AhaSlides in a few minutes:

Create a free AhaSlides account or choose a suitable plan based on your needs.

2. Create a new presentatio n

To create your first presentation, click the button labelled ' New presentation' or use one of the many pre-designed templates.

Next, give your presentation a name, and if you want, a customised access code.

You will be taken directly to the editor, where you can start to edit your presentation.

3. Add slides

Choose from various slide types.

4. Customise your slides

Add content, adjust fonts and colours, and insert multimedia elements.

5. Add interactive activities

Set up polls, quizzes, Q&A sessions, and other features.

6. Present your slideshow

Share your presentation with your audience via a unique link or QR code, and enjoy the taste of connection!

5 Effective Techniques To Make Presentations Interactive

Still wondering how to make a presentation interactive and super engaging? Here are keys:

Icebreaker activities

Icebreaker activities are a great way to kick off your presentation and create a welcoming atmosphere. They help to break the ice between you and your audience, and they can also help to get your audience engaged in the material. Here are some ideas for icebreaker activities:

• Name games: Ask participants to share their name and an interesting fact about themselves.
• Two truths and a lie: Have each person in your audience share three statements about themselves, two of which are true and one of which is a lie. The other members of the audience guess which statement is the lie.
• Would you rather?: Ask your audience a series of "Would you rather?" questions. This is a great way to get your audience thinking and talking.
• Polls: Use a polling tool to ask your audience a fun question. This is a great way to get everyone involved and to break the ice.

Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful way to captivate your audience and make your message more relatable. When you tell a story, you are tapping into your audience's emotions and imagination. This can make your presentation more memorable and impactful.

To craft compelling stories:

• Start with a strong hook: Grab your audience's attention from the beginning with a strong hook. This could be a question, a surprising fact, or a personal anecdote.
• Keep your story relevant: Make sure your story is relevant to your presentation topic. Your story should help to illustrate your points and make your message more memorable.
• Use vivid language: Use vivid language to paint a picture in your audience's mind. This will help them to connect with your story on an emotional level.
• Vary your pace: Don't speak in a monotone. Vary your pace and volume to keep your audience engaged.
• Use visuals: Use visuals to complement your story. This could be images, videos, or even props.

Live feedback tools

Live feedback tools are a great way to encourage active participation and gather valuable insights from your audience. These tools can help you gauge your audience's understanding of the material, identify areas where they need more clarification, and get feedback on your presentation overall.

Consider using:

• Polls: Use polls to ask your audience questions throughout your presentation. This is a great way to get their feedback on your content and to keep them engaged.
• Q&A sessions: Use a Q&A tool to allow your audience to submit questions anonymously throughout your presentation. This is a great way to address any concerns they may have and keep them engaged in the material.
• Word clouds: Use a word cloud tool to collect feedback from your audience on a specific topic. This is a great way to see what words and phrases come to mind when they think about your presentation topic.

Gamify the presentation

Gamifying your presentation is a great way to keep your audience engaged and motivated. Interactive presentation games can make your presentation more fun and interactive, and it can also help your audience to learn and retain information more effectively.

Try these gamification strategies:

• Use quizzes and polls: Use quizzes and polls to test your audience's knowledge of the material. You can also use them to award points to the audience members who answer correctly.
• Create challenges: Create challenges for your audience to complete throughout your presentation. This could be anything from answering a question correctly to completing a task.
• Use a leaderboard: Use a leaderboard to track your audience's progress throughout the presentation. This will help to keep them motivated and engaged.
• Offer rewards: Offer rewards to the audience members who win the game. This could be anything from a prize to a bonus point on their next exam.

Pre and post-event surveys

Pre and post-event surveys are a great way to gather feedback from your audience and improve your presentations over time. Pre-event surveys can help you to identify your audience's expectations and tailor your presentation accordingly. Post-event surveys can help you to see what your audience liked and disliked about your presentation, and they can also help you to identify areas for improvement.

Here are some tips for using pre and post-event surveys:

• Keep your surveys short and sweet. Your audience is more likely to complete a short survey than a long one.
• Ask open-ended questions. Open-ended questions will give you more valuable feedback than closed-ended questions.
• Use a variety of question types. Use a mix of question types, such as multiple choice, open-ended, and rating scales.
• Analyze your results. Take the time to analyze your survey results so that you can make improvements to your presentations in the future.

👉Learn more interactive presentation techniques to create great experiences with your audience.

4 Types Of Interactive Activities You Can Include

Quizzes and games.

Test your audience's knowledge, create friendly competition, and add an element of fun to your presentation.

Live polls and surveys

Gather real-time feedback on various topics, gauge audience opinions, and spark discussions. You can use them to gauge their understanding of the material, gather their opinions on a topic, or even just break the ice with a fun question.

Q&A sessions

A Q&A session allows your audience to submit questions anonymously throughout your presentation. This can be a great way to address any concerns they may have and keep them engaged in the material.

Brainstorming activities

Brainstorming sessions and breakout rooms are a great way to get your audience working together and sharing ideas. This can be a great way to generate new ideas or solve problems.

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9 Steps For Interactive Presenters To Wow Audiences

Identify your goals.

Effective interactive presentations don't happen by chance. They need to be carefully planned and organized. First, make sure that each interactive part of your show has a clear goal. What do you want to achieve? Is it to gauge understanding, spark discussion, or reinforce key points? Is it to see how much people understand, start a conversation, or stress important points? Pick activities that fit with your material and audience once you know what your goals are. Lastly, practice your whole presentation, including the parts where people can connect with you. This practice run will help you find problems before the big day and make sure everything goes smoothly.

Know your audience

For an interactive slideshow to work, you need to know who you're talking to. You should think about your audience's age, job, and amount of tech knowledge, among other things. This knowledge will help you make your content more relevant and pick the right interactive parts. Find out how much your audience already knows about the subject. When you're talking to experts, you might use more complex interactive activities. When you're talking to regular people, you might use easier, more straightforward ones.

Start strong

The presentation intro can set the tone for the rest of your talk. To get people interested right away, use an icebreaker game. This could be as easy as a quick question or a short activity to get people to know each other. Make it clear how you want the audience to participate. To help people connect with you, show them how any tools or platforms you use work. This makes sure that everyone is ready to take part and knows what to expect.

Balance content and interaction

Interactivity is great, but it shouldn't take away from your main point. When you're giving your presentation, use interactive features wisely. Too many interactions can be annoying and take attention away from your main points. Spread out your interactive parts so that people are still interested in the whole show. This pace helps your audience stay focused without being too much. Make sure you give both your information and the interactive parts enough time. Nothing irritates an audience more than feeling like they are being rushed through activities or that the show is going too slowly because there are too many interactions.

Encourage participation

The key to a good interactive presentation is making sure that everyone feels like they can participate. To get people to take part, stress that there are no wrong choices. Use language that makes everyone feel welcome and encourages them to join in. However, don't put people on the spot, as this can make them feel anxious. When talking about sensitive topics or with people who are more shy, you might want to use tools that let people respond anonymously. This can get more people to take part and get more honest comments.

Be flexible

Things don't always go as planned, even when you plan them out very well. For every engaging part, you should have a backup plan in case the technology fails or the activity doesn't work for your audience. You should be ready to read the room and change how you talk based on how people react and how energetic they are. Don't be afraid to move on if something isn't working. On the other hand, if a certain exchange is leading to a lot of discussion, be ready to spend more time on it. Give yourself some room to be spontaneous in your talk. Most of the time, the most memorable times happen when people interact in ways that no one expected.

Use interactive presentation tools wisely

Presentation technologies can make our talks a lot better, but if it's not used correctly, it can also be annoying. Before you give a show, you should always test your IT and tools. Make sure that all of the software is up to date and works with the systems at the presentation place. Set up a plan for tech help. If you have any technical problems during your talk, know who to call. It's also a good idea to have non-tech options for each engaging part. This could be as easy as having handouts on paper or things to do on a whiteboard ready in case something goes wrong with the technology.

Manage time

In interactive presentations, keeping track of time is very important. Set clear due dates for each engaging part, and make sure you follow them. A timer that people can see can help you, and they stay on track. Be ready to end things early if you need to. If you're short on time, know ahead of time which parts of your talk can be shortened. It's better to squish together a few exchanges that work well than to rush through all of them.

Gather feedback

To make the best interactive presentation the next time, you should keep improving with every talk. Get feedback by giving surveys after the show. Ask the people who attended what they liked best and worst about the presentation and what they would like to see more of in future ones. Use what you've learned to improve how you create interactive presentations in the future.

Thousands Of Successful Interactive Presentations Using AhaSlides…

Teachers all around the world have used AhaSlides to gamify their lessons, boost student engagement, and create a more interactive learning environment.

Marek Serkowski - Teacher in Poland 

"I really appreciate you and your presentation tool. Thanks to you, me and my high school students are having a great time! Please continue to be great 🙂 " Marek Serkowski (A teacher in Poland )

Corporate training

Trainers have leveraged AhaSlides to deliver training sessions, facilitate team-building activities, and enhance knowledge retention.

"It's a very very fun way to build teams. Regional managers are super happy to have AhaSlides because it really energises people. It's fun and visually attractive. " Gabor Toth (Talent Development and Training Coordinator at Ferrero Rocher )

Conferences and events

Presenters have utilised AhaSlides to create memorable keynote speeches, gather audience feedback, and foster networking opportunities.

" AhaSlides is amazing. I was assigned to host and inter-committee event. I found out that AhaSlides enables our teams to solve problems together. " Thang V. Nguyen ( Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Vietnam )

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ahaslides free to use.

Absolutely! AhaSlides’ free plan is great for getting started. You get unlimited access to all slides with live customer support. Try the free plan and see if it meets your basic needs. You can always upgrade later with paid plans, which supports bigger audience sizes, custom branding, and more - all at a competitive price point.

Can I import my existing presentations into AhaSlides?

Why not? You can import presentations from PowerPoint and Google Slides.

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Powerpoint presentations are a great way to share information with a team, but making them is a skillset in its own right. We've got guides on general Powerpoint use , but if you're keen to just get started making a slideshow right now, this is the way.

How to create a Powerpoint presentation

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Here's how to make a Powerpoint presentation.

What You Need

Powerpoint or Microsoft 365 subscription

The first step in building your fancy slideshow is to create the presentation itself. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Install Powerpoint (as part of Microsoft 365 ) if you haven't already, then open the app up.

Step 2: The home screen will give you a range of options for selecting templates and premade presentations to give you a great starting-off point. Select one of them if they're applicable. For even more options, select the New tab from the left-hand menu.

Alternatively, if you want to start from a blank canvas, select Blank presentation.

Step 3: From there, it's a good idea to name and save the presentation so you can come back to it later. Select File > Save or* Save As*, then name the file on the right, choose a location for it, and select Save .

Step 1: Your first slide will automatically have text fields for a title and subtitle. If you want to have that on your first slide, select them, then type in what you want them to read. You can also click and drag them around, or resize them using your mouse.

Hover your mouse over the white circles, then click and drag them to resize the box. Alternatively, select the rotational arrows near the corners of the box, to rotate it.

If you don't want those text fields, select their boundary individually and press the Delete key to remove them.

Step 2: If you want to add more text to this slide (or any others in the future), select the Insert tab, then select Text box. Click on the slide where you want the box to appear, then use your mouse to drag the box to the desired shape.

Then click the box and type in what you want that text box to say. The contextual home menu will automatically adjust to give you quick access to font choices and other text style options.

You can access more detailed text formatting options by selecting the Format tab. There you'll find options for changing text coloring, its outline, and any text effects you want to use.

Step 3: To add pictures to your slideshow, select the Insert tab, then select Pictures in the top-left. You'll then have the option to insert an image from your local PC, a selection of stock images, or a range of online images.

Step 4: You can also freehand draw or annotate your slides, using the Draw tab, or alter the entire theme of the slideshow by selecting Design.

To add a new slide to your presentation, select the Insert tab at the top of the screen, then select New slide on the left. Then choose the type of slide you want. You can have a blank slide to do it all yourself, or you can get a headstart on its design by copying a previous slide, using the same theme as another part of your presentation, or having a predefined layout.

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While PowerPoint is widely used to develop presentations, using Google Slides has become a popular alternative. Part of what makes it so popular is that it's free to use, as is other Google software such as Google Docs and Google Sheets – which is a stark contrast to the premium price you'll pay for Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.

Even if you know how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, you might want to jump ship to Slides, and Google makes it easy to do so. In fact, it takes little more than a few clicks to convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides. Whether you need to change the format for a coworker or want to permanently switch to the free platform, here's a look at how to convert your PowerPoint into a Google Slides presentation.

We all know that Microsoft’s PowerPoint software has been a presentations staple for a few decades now. And whether you only used it in school once or twice, or you use it for work on a daily basis, there’s always something new to learn about the classic Microsoft platform.

Even if you know how to use PowerPoint, did you know that you can embed videos in your presentations?

Creating a successful slideshow is no small task. So, if you’re new to Microsoft PowerPoint, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the features and tools you need to build a presentation.

We’ll guide you through the process of creating a PowerPoint slideshow by adding slides and elements as well as how to present the show when you finish. These basics are just what you need as a beginner and should get you off to a terrific start with PowerPoint.

Innovative Presentation Ideas: Captivate Your Audience with Creative Approaches

Creating an engaging presentation requires more than just delivering information—it’s about capturing your audience's attention, making your message memorable, and encouraging interaction. To help you stand out and leave a lasting impression, here are some innovative presentation ideas that can elevate your content and captivate your audience.

1. Interactive Polls and Q&A Sessions

Engagement through interaction.

Integrating interactive elements such as live polls or Q&A sessions can significantly increase audience participation and engagement. These tools make your presentation more dynamic and allow you to tailor your content based on real-time feedback.

How to Implement:

• Live Polls: Use platforms like Slido or Mentimeter to conduct live polls where the audience can vote on questions or provide opinions. Display the results immediately to spark discussions.
• Q&A Sessions: Allocate time for a Q&A segment where the audience can ask questions. Consider using a tool that allows anonymous submissions to encourage more candid questions.

Scenario: During a marketing strategy presentation, start with a live poll asking the audience about their biggest marketing challenges. Use the poll results to shape the rest of your presentation, addressing the most common issues.

2. Storytelling with Visuals

Bring your message to life.

Storytelling is a powerful technique for making your presentation memorable. Combine storytelling with compelling visuals to create a narrative that resonates with your audience and makes your message more impactful.

• Narrative Arc: Structure your presentation as a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Introduce characters, conflicts, and resolutions to make your content relatable.
• Visual Aids: Use high-quality images, videos, and infographics to illustrate key points and evoke emotions. Tools like Canva or Adobe Spark can help create visually appealing content.

Scenario: In a pitch for a new product, start with a story about a customer’s journey before and after using your product. Use images and video clips to illustrate the transformation, making the benefits of your product tangible and relatable.

3. Gamification

Make learning fun.

Gamification involves incorporating game-like elements into your presentation to make learning more engaging. This approach can turn routine information into an interactive experience, boosting motivation and retention.

• Quizzes and Challenges: Include quizzes or challenges throughout your presentation. Award points or prizes for correct answers to keep the audience engaged.
• Interactive Scenarios: Create scenarios or simulations where the audience can make decisions and see the outcomes. This can be particularly effective in training or educational presentations.

Scenario: During a workshop on project management, organize a team-based challenge where groups compete to solve a case study. Use a leaderboard to track progress and provide rewards for the winning team.

4. Live Demonstrations and Showcases

Show, don’t just tell.

Live demonstrations can make your presentation more engaging by providing practical, hands-on examples of your product or concept. This approach allows your audience to see your ideas in action and better understand their application.

• Product Demos: If you’re presenting a new product, demonstrate its features and benefits live. Allow the audience to interact with the product if possible.
• Live Simulations: For educational or technical presentations, conduct a live simulation to showcase how a process works in real time.

Scenario: In a tech conference presentation, perform a live demo of your software, showing its key features and benefits. Allow the audience to ask questions and interact with the software during the demo.

5. Audience Participation Activities

Encourage active involvement.

Involving your audience in activities can make your presentation more interactive and memorable. Participation activities can range from group discussions to hands-on exercises, depending on your presentation’s goals.

• Breakout Sessions: Divide the audience into small groups to discuss specific topics or solve problems. Have each group share their findings with the larger audience.
• Interactive Exercises: Incorporate activities such as role-playing, brainstorming sessions, or creative workshops to engage the audience actively.

Scenario: During a leadership training session, organize a role-playing exercise where participants act out different leadership scenarios. Facilitate a discussion afterward to reflect on the exercise and extract key lessons.

6. Incorporating Augmented Reality (AR)

Enhance the presentation experience.

Augmented Reality (AR) can create immersive experiences that captivate your audience and bring your content to life. This technology can be particularly effective for presentations involving complex data or concepts.

• AR Apps: Use AR applications to overlay digital content onto physical objects or environments. Tools like Zappar or ARKit can help integrate AR into your presentation.
• Interactive Models: Create interactive 3D models that the audience can explore using AR, enhancing their understanding of the subject matter.

Scenario: In a presentation about architectural design, use AR to allow the audience to view 3D models of building projects through their smartphones or tablets, giving them a better sense of the design and layout.

7. Utilizing Data Visualization

Simplify complex information.

Effective data visualization can help simplify complex information and make it more accessible. Using charts, graphs, and infographics can enhance understanding and retention.

• Infographics: Create infographics that summarize key data points and trends. Tools like Piktochart or Tableau can assist in designing effective visualizations.
• Interactive Charts: Use interactive charts and graphs that allow the audience to explore data in real time.

Scenario: During a financial report presentation, use interactive charts to display revenue trends and projections. Allow the audience to filter the data by different criteria to explore various scenarios.

8. Incorporating Live Feedback

Adapt and improve in real time.

Collecting live feedback during your presentation allows you to adjust your content based on audience responses and interests. This approach can help you address the most relevant issues and maintain engagement.

• Live Feedback Tools: Use tools like Mentimeter or Slido to gather real-time feedback from your audience. Pose questions or request opinions throughout the presentation.
• Instant Polls: Conduct quick polls to gauge the audience’s understanding or interest in specific topics, and adjust your content accordingly.

Scenario: In a product launch presentation, use live polls to ask the audience about their preferences or concerns regarding the product. Use the feedback to address these points in real time.

Innovative presentation ideas can significantly enhance your ability to engage and captivate your audience. By incorporating interactive elements, storytelling, gamification, live demonstrations, audience participation, AR, data visualization, and live feedback, you can create a presentation that is not only informative but also memorable and impactful. Tailor these ideas to fit your presentation’s goals and audience to ensure a successful and engaging experience.

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Reports and briefs are aimed at community and policy audiences. Listed here are research products we have placed within the scientific literature in the past five years. In addition, presentations and posters from recent conferences are highlighted.

Peer Reviewed Publications 2024

Benavidez G, Zahnd WE, Hung P, Eberth JM. Chronic Disease Prevalence in the US: Sociodemographic and Geographic Variations by Zip Code Tabulation Area. Preventing Chronic Disease Volume 21 E14 February 2024 ; 21:230267. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd21.230267 View Journal Article

Kilpatrick   DJ ,  Hung   P ,  Crouch   E ,  Self   S ,  Cothran   J ,  Porter   DE  &  Eberth   JM  ( 2024 ).  Geographic variations in urban-rural particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) concentrations in the United States, 2010–2019 .  GeoHealth ,  8 ,e2023GH000920. View Journal Article

Zahnd WE, Hung P, Crouch EL, Ranganathan R, Eberth JM. Health care access barriers among metropolitan and nonmetropolitan populations of eight geographically diverse states, 2018 . J Rural Health. 2024;1-10. View Journal Article

Peer Reviewed Publications 2023

Bell N, Hung P, Lòpez-De Fede A, Adams SA. Broadband access within Medically Underserved Areas and its implication for telehealth utilization. Journal of Rural Health. 2023 Jan 4. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12738. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36599620. IF: 5.667 View Journal Article

Boswell, E., Richard, C., Crouch, E., Jones, A., Dugger, R., Cordan, K. (2023). Home Visiting Program Participation and Healthcare Utilization amongst Children Enrolled in South Carolina Medicaid, 2017-2021. Journal of Health Visiting. View Journal Article

Brown, M., Amoatika, D., Addo, P., Kaur, A., Haider, M., Merrell, M., Crouch, E. (2023). Childhood Sexual Trauma and Subjective Cognitive Decline: An Assessment of Racial/Ethnic and Sexual Orientation Disparities. Journal of Applied Gerontology. P. 07334648231175299. View Journal Article

Chang W, Lo Y, Mazzotti VL, Rowe DA, Hung P. Perceptions of parents of youth with disabilities toward school-based parent engagement. Journal of Family Studies. 2023; 4(29): 1847-1867. Doi: 10.1080/13229400.2022.2098805. IF: 2.267 View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Abshire, D., Wirth, M., Hung, P., Benavidez, G. (2023). Rural-Urban Differences in Overweight and obesity, physical activity, and food security among children and adolescents. Preventing Chronic Disease. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Andersen, T., Smith, H. (2023). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Positive Childhood Experiences among United States Children: A National Security Concern. Military Medicine. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Figas, K., Radcliff, E., Hunt, E. (2023). Examining bullying victimization, bullying perpetration, and positive childhood experiences. Journal of School Health. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Hung, P., Benavidez, G., Giannouchos, T., Brown, M. (2023). Rural-Urban Differences in Access to Care among children and adolescents in the United States. The Journal of Rural Health. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Nelson, D., Radcliff, E., Workman, L, Browder, J., McClam, M. (2023). Factors Influencing Home Visiting Client Attrition in a Southern State. Journal of Health Visiting. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Probst, J., Radcliff, E. (2023). Changes in Positive Childhood Experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Academic Pediatrics. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Radcliff, E., Bennett, K., Brown, M., Hung, P. (2023). Child and Adolescent Health in the United States: the Role of Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Radcliff, E., Brown, M., and Hung, M. (2023).  Association between positive childhood experiences and childhood flourishing among US children. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 44(4), e255-e262. 

Elmore, A., Crouch, E. (2023). Anxiety, Depression, and Adverse Childhood Experience: An Update on Risks and Protective Factors Among Children and Youth. Academic Pediatrics. 23 (4), 720-721.  

Figas*, K., Giannouchos, T, Crouch, E. (2023). Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 1-11  

Giannouchos TV, Li Z, Hung P, Li X, Olatosi B. Rural-Urban Disparities in Hospital Admissions and Mortality Among Patients with COVID-19: Evidence from South Carolina from 2021 to 2022. J Community Health. 2023 Oct;48(5):824-833. doi: 10.1007/s10900-023-01216-6. Epub 2023 May 3. PMID: 37133745; PMCID: PMC10154180. IF: 3.497 Vew Journal Article

Hung P, Granger M, Boghossian N, Yu J, Harrison S, Liu J, Campbell BA, Cai BO, Liang C, Li X. Dual Barriers: Examining Digital Access and Travel Burdens to Hospital Maternity Care Access in the United States, 2020. Milbank Quarterly. 2023 Dec;101(4):1327-1347. doi: 10.1111/1468-0009.12668. Epub 2023 Aug 23. PMID: 37614006. IF: 8.964 View Journal Article

Hung P, Probst JC, Shih Y, Ranganathan R, Crouch EL, Eberth JM. Rural-urban disparities in inpatient psychiatric care quality in the United States. Psychiatric Services. 2023 May 1;74(5):446-454. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220277. PMID: 36321319. IF: 6.157 View Journal Article

Julceus EF, Olatosi B, Hung P, Zhang J, Li X, Liu J. Racial disparities in adequacy of prenatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina, 2018-2021. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023 Sep 23;23(1):686. doi: 10.1186/s12884-023-05983-x. PMID: 37741980; PMCID: PMC10517534.IF: 3.8 View Journal Article

Li Z, Fu Y, Wang C, Sun H, Hung P. Trends in the availability of community-based psychological counseling services for oldest-old in China, 2005 to 2018. J Affect Disord. 2023 Jun 15;331:405-412. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.03.035. Epub 2023 Mar 20. PMID: 36940823. IF: 6.533 View Journal Article

Li Z, Ho V, Merrell MA, Hung P. Trends in patient perceptions of care toward rural and urban hospitals in the United States: 2014-2019. Journal of Rural Health. 2023 Nov 29. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12813. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38031505. IF: 5.667 View Journal Article

Li Z, Hung P, Shi K, Fu Y, Qian D. Association of rurality, type of primary caregiver and place of death with end-of-life medical expenditures among the oldest-old population in China. Int J Equity Health. 2023 Jan 3;22(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s12939-022-01813-2. PMID: 36597134; PMCID: PMC9809123. IF: 3.192 View Journal Article

Li Z, Merrell MA, Eberth JM, Wu D, Hung P. Successes and Barriers of Health Information Exchange Participation Across Hospitals in South Carolina From 2014 to 2020: Longitudinal Observational Study. JMIR Med Inform. 2023 Sep 28;11:e40959. doi: 10.2196/40959. PMID: 37768730; PMCID: PMC10570901. IF: 3.2 View Journal Article

Li Z, Xuan M, Gao Y, He R, Qian D, Hung P. Trends in the availability of community-based home visiting services for oldest-old in China, 2005-2018. BMJ Open. 2023 Apr 5;13(4):e070121. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070121. PMID: 37019484; PMCID: PMC10083737. IF:3.007  View Journal Article

Liu J, Hung P, Zhang J, Olatosi B, Campbell B, Liang C, Shih Y, Hikmet N, Li X. Racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity in South Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic. Annals of Epidemiology. 2023 Dec;88:51-61. doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2023.11.005. Epub 2023 Nov 10. PMID: 37952778. IF: 5.6 View Journal Article

Lyu T, Liang C, Liu J, Hung P, Zhang J, Campbell B, Ghumman N, Olatosi B, Hikmet N, Zhang M, Yi H, Li X; National COVID Cohort Collaborative Consortium. Risk for Stillbirth among Pregnant Individuals with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Varied by Gestational Age. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Feb 28:S0002-9378(23)00132-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.02.022. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36858096; PMCID: PMC9970919. IF:8.661 View Journal Article

Merrell, M., Crouch, E., Harrison, S., Brown, M., Brown, T., Pearson, W. (2023). Identifying the need for and availability of evidence-based care for sexually transmitted infections in rural primary clinics. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. View Journal Article

Momodu*, O., Horner, R., Liu, J., Crouch, E., Chen, B. (2023). Participation in the Centering Pregnancy Program and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. View Journal Article

Momodu, O., Horner, R., Liu, J., Crouch, E., Chen, B. (2023). Validation of Gestational Weight Gain Records on South Carolina Birth Certificate Data. Discover Health Systems. View Journal Article

Negaro SND, Hantman RM, Probst JC, Crouch E, Odahowski C, Andrews CM, Hung P. (2023). Geographic Variations in Driving Time to U.S. Mental Health Care, Digital Access to Technology, and Household Crowdedness. Health Affairs Scholar. View Journal Article

Probst, J., Crouch, E., and Hung, P. (2023). Increasing all-cause mortality in US children and adolescents.JAMA. View Journal Article

Shalowitz DI, Hung P, Zahnd WE, Eberth J. Pre-pandemic geographic access to hospital-based telehealth for cancer care in the United States. PLoS One. 2023 Jan 31;18(1):e0281071. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281071. PMID: 36719889; PMCID: PMC9888704. IF: 3.752 View Journal Article

Zahnd WE, Hung P, Shi SK, Zgodic A, Merrell MA, Crouch EL, Probst JC, Eberth JM. Availability of hospital-based cancer services before and after rural hospital closure, 2008-2017. Journal of Rural Health. 2023 Mar;39(2):416-425. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12716. PMID: 36128753. IF: 5.667  View Journal Article

Zahnd, W., Silverman*, A., Self, S., Hung, P., Natafgi, N., Adams, S, Merrell, M., Owens, O., Crouch, E., Eberth, J. (2023). The COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Independent and Provider-Based Rural Health Clinics’ Operations and Cancer Prevention and Screening Provision in the United States. The Journal of Rural Health. View Journal Article

Peer Reviewed Publications 2022

Bell N, Hung P, Merrell MA, Crouch EL, Eberth JM. Changes in access to community health services among rural areas affected and unaffected by hospital closures between 2006 and 2018: A comparative interrupted timeseries study. J Rural Health. July 2022;1-11  View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Nelson, J., Radcliff, E., Merrell, M., and Martin, A. (2022).  Safe, Supportive Neighborhoods: Are they Associated With Childhood Oral Health? Journal of Public Health Dentistry. View Journal Article

Crouch EL, Probst JC, Shi SK, McLain AC, Eberth JM,Brown MJ, Merrell M, Bennett KJ. Examining the association between rurality and positive childhood experiences among a national sample. J Rural Health, 2022:1-8. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Radcliff, E., Browder, J., Workman, L., McClam, M. (2022). Assessing Supports Provided to Home Visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Health Visiting. 10(10),428-433. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Radcliff, E., Kelly, K., Merrell, M., and Bennett, K. (2022). Examining the influence of positive childhood experiences on childhood overweight and obesity using a national sample. Preventive Medicine, 154, 106907. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Radcliff, E., Merrell, M., Brown, M., and Bennett, K. (2022). A national examination of the association between poverty and interactive caregiving practices among parents of young children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-9. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Smith, H., Anderson, T. (2022). An examination of caregiver incarceration, positive childhood experiences, and school success. Children and Youth Services Review,133, 106345. View Journal Article

Crouch, E., Srivastav, A., Stafford, A. (2022). Examining Racial/Ethnic Differences in Positive Childhood Experiences among Respondents in a Southern States. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 1-8. View Journal Article

Culp F, Wu Y, Wu D, Ren Y, Raynor P, Hung P, Qiao S, Li X, Eichelberger K. Understanding Alcohol Use Discourse and Stigma Patterns in Perinatal Care on Twitter. Healthcare. 2022 Nov 26;10(12):2375. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10122375. PMID: 36553899. IF: 3.160 View Journal Article

Eberth JM, Hung P, Benavidez GA, Probst JC., Zahnd WE., McNatt MK., Toussaint E, Merrell MA, Crouch EL, Oyesode OJ , Yell N. 2022. The Problem Of The Color Line: Spatial Access To Hospital Services For Minoritized Racial And Ethnic Groups: Study examines spatial access to hospital services for minoritized racial and ethnic groups. Health Affairs, 41(2), pp.237-246 View Journal Article

Giannouchos, T., Crouch, E., Merrell, M., Brown, M., Harrison, S., Pearson, W. (2022). Racial, ethnic, and rural/urban disparities in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, in South Carolina. Journal of Community Health. 48(1), 152-159. View Journal Article

Hung P,Cramer LD, Pollack CE, Gross CP, Wang SY. Primary care physician continuity, survival, and end-of-life care intensity. Health Serv Res. 2022 Aug;57(4):853-862. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13869. IF: 3.734 View Journal Article

Hung P, Liu J, Norregaard C, Shih Y, Liang C, Zhang J, Olatosi B, Campbell BA, Li X. Analysis of Residential Segregation and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Oct 3;5(10):e2237711. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.37711. PMID: 36264572; PMCID: PMC9585430. IF: 13.37 View Journal Article

Hung P, Probst JC, Shih Y, Ranganathan R, Brown MJ, Crouch E, Eberth, JM. Rural-Urban Disparities in Quality of Inpatient Psychiatric Care. Psychiatric Services. 2 Nov 2022. View Journal Article

Hung P, Shi K, Probst JC, Zahnd WE, Zgodic A, Merrell MA, Crouch E, Eberth JM. Trends in Cancer Treatment Service Availability Across Critical Access Hospitals and Prospective Payment System Hospitals. Med Care. 2022 Mar 1;60(3):196-205. IF: 3.178 View Journal Article

Hung, P., Shih, Y., Ranganathan, R., Probst, J., Brown, M., Crouch, E., Eberth, J. (2022). Rural-urban disparities in inpatient psychiatric care quality. Psychiatric Services. View Journal Article

Liu J, Hung P, Liang C, Zhang J, Qiao S, Campbell BA, Olatosi B, Torres ME, Hikmet N, Li X. Multilevel determinants of racial/ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity and mortality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA: protocol for a concurrent triangulation, mixed-methods study. BMJ Open. 2022 Jun 10;12(6):e062294. IF: 2.692 View Journal Article

Mi T, Hung P, Li X, McGregor A, He J, Zhou J. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Postpartum Care in the Greater Boston Area During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Jun 1;5(6):e2216355. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.16355. PMID: 35737390; PMCID: PMC9226999. IF: 13.37 View Journal Article

Noochpoung R,Hung P, Hair NL, Putthasri W, Chen BK. Can a high-powered financial incentive programme reduce resignation rates among healthcare providers in rural areas? Evidence from Thailand's 2008 Hardship Allowance programme. Health Policy Plan. 2022 May 12;37(5):624-633. IF: 3.547 View Journal Article

Zahnd WE, Hung P, Shi SK, Zgodic A, Merrell MA, Crouch EL, Probst JC, Eberth JM. Availability of Hospital-Based Cancer Services Before and After Rural Hospital Closure, 2008-2017. The Journal of Rural Health. September 21, 2022. View Journal Article

Peer Reviewed Publications 2021

Adams SA, Zahnd WE, Ranganathan R, Hung P, Brown MJ, Truman S, Biesecker C, Kirksey VC, Eberth JM. Rural and racial disparities in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in South Carolina, 1996 – 2016. J Rural Health. 2021;1-6. May 2021 View Journal Article . 

Benavidez GA, Zgodic A, Zahnd WE, Eberth JM. Disparities in Women Being Up to Date With Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening: An Analysis of 2018 BRFSS Data. Annals of Epidemiology. April 2021 View Journal Article

Crouch, E, Radcliff, E, Merrell, MA , Brown, MJ, Ingram, LA, & Probst, J (2021). Racial/ethnic differences in positive childhood experiences across a national sample. Child abuse & neglect, 115, 105012.  View Journal Article

Eberth JM, Zahnd WE, Josey MJ, Schootman M, Hung P, Probst JC. Trends in spatial access to colonoscopy in South Carolina, 2000–2014. Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology. 2021 Jun 1;37:100414. View Journal Article

Hung P, Cramer LD, Pollack CE, Gross CP, Wang S-Y. Primary care physician continuity, survival, and end-of-life care intensity. Health Serv Res. 2021; 1-10. View Journal Article

Hung P, Shih Y-W, Brown MJ, Crouch E. Suicide Prevention Programs Across U.S. Outpatient Mental Health Care Settings: Differences by Facility Ownership. Psychiatric Services. 2021; 72:998-1005. View Journal Article

Hung P, Shi K, Probst JC, Zahnd WE, Zgodic A, Merrell MA, Crouch E, Eberth JM. Trends in Cancer Treatment Service Availability Across Critical Access Hospitals and Prospective Payment System Hospitals. Med Care. 2022 Mar 1;60(3):196-205. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000001635. PMID: 34432764. View Journal Article

Li Z, Harrison SE, Li X, Hung P. Telepsychiatry adoption across hospitals in the United States: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry. (2021) 21:182. View Journal Article

Liu J, Hung P, Alberg AJ, Hair NL, Whitaker KM, Simons J, Taylor SK. Mental health among pregnant women with COVID-19-related stressors and worries in the United States. Wiley Periodicals LLC. 2021; 48:470-479. View Journal Article

McGregor AJ, Hung P, Garman D, Amutah-Onukagha N, Cooper JA. Obstetrical unit closures and racial and ethnic differences in severe maternal morbidity in the state of New Jersey. AM J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021; 3:100480. View Journal Article

Merrell MA, Betley C, Crouch E, Hung P, Stockwell I, Middleton A, Pearson WS. Screening and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Medicaid Populations-A Two-State Analysis. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Jan 2021. View Journal Article

Merrell MA, Crouch E, Browder J, Workman L, Wilson M, Malbouf A, Silverman A. Home visiting caregiver satisfaction and engagement in South Carolina. Journal of Health Visiting, 9(6), 253-259. June 2021 View Journal Article

Mitchell J, Probst JC, Li X. The Association between Hospital Care Transition Planning and Timely Primary Care Follow Up.          J Rural Health, epub 10 Jun 2021;1–6Mitchell J, Probst JC, Li X. The Association between Hospital Care Transition Planning and Timely Primary Care Follow Up. J Rural Health, epub 10 Jun 2021;1–6  View Journal Article

Probst JC, Crouch EL, Eberth JM.  COVID-19 risk mitigation behaviors among rural and urban community-dwelling older adults in summer, 2020. J Rural Health, 2021; 37: 473-478 View Journal Article

Purser J, Harrison S, Hung P. Going the distance: Associations between adverse birth outcomes and obstetric provider distances for adolescent pregnancies in South Carolina. Journal of Rural Health. 2021; 1-9. View Journal Article

Shi K, Hung P, Wang S-Y. Associations Among Health Literacy, End-of-Life Care Expenditures, and Rurality.  The Journal of Rural Health.  37(2021) 517-525. View Journal Article

White AL, Merrell MA. Exploring contraceptive care practices at Rural Health Clinics in the southern United States. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Volume 29, September 2021, 100629, ISSN 1877-5756, View Journal Article

Zahnd WE, Bell N, Larson AE. Geographic, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic  inequities in broadband access.  The Journal of Rural Health  November 18, 2021. View Journal Article

Zahnd WE, Murphy C, Knoll M, Benavidez GA, Day KR, Ranganathan R, Luke P, Zgodic A, Shi K, Merrell MA, Crouch EL, Brandt HM, Eberth JM. The Intersection of Rural Residence and Minority Race/Ethnicity in Cancer Disparities in the United States. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(4):1384. View Journal Article

Zgodic A, Eberth JM, Breneman C, Wende ME, Kaczynski AT, Liese AD, McLain AC. Estimates of Childhood Overweight and Obesity at the Region, State, and County Levels: A Multilevel Small Area Estimation Approach. Am J Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 16:kwab176. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwab176. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34132329. View Journal Article

Zgodic A. Eberth JM, Smith BD, Zahnd WE, Adams SA, McKinley BP, Horner RD, O'Rourke MA, Blackhurst DW, Hudson MF. Multilevel predictors of guideline concordant needle biopsy use for non-metastatic breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. August 2021. View Journal Article

Peer Reviewed Publications 2020

Biesecker C, Zahnd WE, Brandt HM, Adams SA, Eberth JM. A Bivariate Mapping Tutorial for Cancer Control Resource Allocation Decisions and Interventions. Preventing Chronic Disease.  January 2020  View Journal Article .

Crouch, E., Radcliff, E., Merrell, M. A., & Bennett, K. J. (2020). Rural‐urban differences in positive childhood experiences across a national sample. The Journal of Rural Health, 37(3), 495-503. View Journal Article

Haynes E, Crouch E, Probst  J, Radcliff E, Bennett K, & Glover S. (2020). Exploring the association between a parent’s exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and outcomes of depression and anxiety among their children. Children and Youth Services Review, 105013. June 2020  View Journal Article

Hung P, Zahnd WE, Brandt HM, Adams SA, Wang S, Eberth JM. Cervical cancer treatment initiation and survival: The role of residential proximity to cancer care. Gynecologic Oncology.  October 2020  View Journal Article

Kaczynski AT, Eberth JM, Stowe EW, Wende ME, Liese AD, McLain AC, Breneman CB, Josey MJ. Development of a national childhood obesogenic environment index in the United States: differences by region and rurality. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity .  July 2020  View Journal Article .

Merrell MA, Probst JC, Crouch E,  Abshire DA, McKinney SH, Haynes EE.  A National Survey of RN-to-BSN Programs: Are They Reaching Rural Students? Journal of Nursing Education. October 2020  View Journal Article

 Odahowski CL, Crouch EL, Zahnd WE, Probst JC, McKinney SH, Abshire DA. Rural-urban differences in educational attainment among registered nurses: Implications for achieving an 80% BSN workforce. Journal of Professional Nursing. May 2020   View Journal Article

Ranganathan R, Zahnd WE, Harrison SE, Brandt HM, Adams SA, Eberth JM. Spatial Access to Vaccines for Children Providers in South Carolina: Implications for HPV Vaccination. Preventing Chronic Disease December 2020;17:200300. View Journal Article

Wende ME, Stowe EW, Eberth JM, McLain AC, Liese AD, Breneman CB, Josey MJ, Hughey SM, Kaczynski AT. Spatial clustering patterns and regional variations for food and physical activity environments across the United States. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. January 2020   View Journal Article

Zahnd, WE, Gomez, SL; Steck, SE; Brown, MJ; Ganai, S; Zhang, J; Adams, SA; Berger, FG; Eberth JM. Rural Urban and Racial/Ethnic Trends and Disparities in Early-Onset and Average-Onset Colorectal Cancer. Cancer. October 2020  View Journal Article  

Zahnd, WE, Josey, MJ, Schootman, M, Eberth, JM. Spatial accessibility to colonoscopy and its role in predicting late‐stage colorectal cancer. Health Serv Res. 2020; 00: 1– 11.  View Journal Article

Zahnd WE, Harrison SE, Stephens HC, Messersmith AR, Brandt HM, Hastings TJ, Eberth JM. Expanding access to HPV vaccination in South Carolina through community pharmacies: A geospatial analysis. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. June 2020  View Journal Article  

Zahnd WE, Crouch EL, Probst JC, Hunt McKinney S, Abshire DA, Eberth JM.  Factors Associated With Perceived Job Preparedness Among RNs, JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. May 2020 View Journal Article

Zahnd WE.  Appropriate considerations of "rural" in National Cancer Data Base analyses, Cancer. April  2020  View Letter to the Editor

Peer Reviewed Publications 2019

Breneman C*, Probst JC, Crouch E, Eberth JM. (2019) Assessing change in physician practice organization profile in South Carolina: a longitudinal study. Journal of Rural Health. Epub ahead of print on April 15, 2019. DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12367

Crouch E, Nelson J, Radcliff E, Martin A (2019) Exploring associations between adverse childhood experiences and oral health among children and adolescents.  The Journal of Public Health Dentistry  2019 Aug 28. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12341. [Epub ahead of print]

Crouch E, Probst JC, Radcliff E, Bennett KJ, McKinney SH (2019) Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among US children. Child Abuse and Neglect. 2019 Jun;92:209-218. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.04.010. Epub 2019 Apr 16.

Crouch E, Radcliff E, Hung P, Bennett KJ (2019) Challenges to School Success and the Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Academic Pediatrics. 2019 19(8):899-907

Hung P, Deng S*, Zahnd WE, Adams SA, Olatosi B, Crouch EL, Eberth JM. Geographic disparities in residential proximity to colorectal and cervical cancer care providers. Cancer. 2019 Nov 8. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32594. [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 31702829 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Hung P, Wang S, Hsu SH. Associations between end-of-life expenditures and hospice stay length vary by clinical condition and expenditure duration. Value in Health (2019). In Press

Hung P, Wang S, Killelea BK, Mougalian SS, Evans SB, Sedghi T, and Gross CP. Long term outcomes of sentinel lymph node biopsy for ductal carcinoma in situ. JNCI Cancer Spectrum. 3, no 4 (2019). View Journal Article

Eberth JM, Crouch E, Josey MJ*, Zahnd WE, Adams SA, Stiles B, Schootman M. (2019) Rural-urban differences in access to thoracic surgery in the United States, 2010-2014. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. June 22, 2019. pii: S0003-4975(19)30879-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.04.113. [Epub ahead of print]

Liese AD, Ma X, Reid L, Sutherland M, Bell BA, Eberth JM, Probst JC, Turley CB, Mayer-Davis EJ. (2019) Health Care Access and Glycemic Control in Youth and Young Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in South Carolina. Pediatr Diabetes. 2019 Jan 22. doi: 10.1111/pedi.12822. [Epub ahead of print]

Odahowski CL, Zahnd WE, Eberth JM. (2019) Challenges and Opportunities for Lung Cancer Screening in Rural America. Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2019-04-01, Volume 16, Issue 4, Pages 590-595

Odahowski CL, Zahnd WE, Zgodic A*, Edward JS, Hill LN, Davis MM, Perry CK, Shannon J, Wheeler SB, Vanderpool RC, Eberth JM. Financial hardship among rural cancer survivors: An analysis of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Preventive Medicine.  2019 Nov 11:105881. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105881. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 31727380 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Probst J, Zahnd W, Breneman C. Declines in pediatric mortality fall short for rural US children. Health Affairs, 2019 November. 10-1377.

Probst J, Eberth JM, Crouch E. Structural Urbanism Contributes To Poorer Health Outcomes For Rural America. Health Affairs, 2019 Dec 38(12), 1976-1984.

Radcliff E, Crouch E, Strompolis M, Srivastav A. (2019) Homelessness in Childhood and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2019 Jun;23(6):811-820. doi: 10.1007/s10995-018-02698-w

Spencer, J.C., Rotter, J.S., Eberth, J.M., Zahnd, W.E., Vanderpool, R.C., Ko, L.K., Davis, M.M., Troester, M.A., Olshan, A.F. and Wheeler, S.B., Employment changes following breast cancer diagnosis: the effects of race and place. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2019 Oct. 

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Posters 2022

COVID-19's Impact on Telehealth Usage in Rural Health Clinics Across the United States (April 2022)

Disparities in Chronic Disease Burden: Understanding Community Context (April 2022)

Examining the Influence of Positive Childhood Experiences on Childhood Overweight and Obesity (April 2022)

Rural-Urban Differences in Access to Mental Health Care Facilities in the United States (April 2022)

Rural-Urban and Racial Disparities in HIV and STIs in South Carolina from 2019 to 2021 (April 2022)

Posters 2021

Application of Spatial Methods to Examine Spatial Access to Vaccine for Children Providers in South Carolina - Big Data Health Science Center Conference

Home Visiting Client Satisfaction and Engagement: Findings from a South Carolina MIECHV Evaluation

Job Satisfaction Among Nurses and Healthcare Quality (October 2021)

Post-Stratification in Contexts where Strata Population Counts are Unavailable - American Statistical Association Conference on Statistical Practice

Posters 2020

Disparities in cancer screening among women in the United States [PDF] - ACE Annual Meeting

Impact of Patient Metropolitan Status and Facility Region on Disparities in Needle Biopsy Receipt for Breast Cancer Diagnosis [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Rural and Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality in South Carolina, 1996-2016 [PDF] - ACE Annual Meeting

Posters 2019

The Association of a Rural Hospital Closure with 30-Day Post Hospital Discharge Mortality from Selected Conditions [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Development of a County-Level Childhood Obesogenic Environment Index across the United States [PDF] - International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Meeting

Educational Gaps a Barrier to Rural Nursing Practice [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Financial Hardship among Rural Cancer Survivors in the United States [PDF] - Annual ASPO Conference

Financial Problems among Rural and Urban Cancer Survivors [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Geographic Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening in the U.S. [PDF] - Annual APSO Conference

Home & Guns: Rural-Urban Differences in Firearm Storage [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Mapping Cervical Cancer Access and Prevention in SC [PDF] - NRHA Health Equity Conference

Temporal Trends in Spatial Access to Colonoscopy in South Carolina [On-line Only] - Annual ASPO Conference

Urban-Rural Disparities in Residential Access to Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Care Specialists [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Presentations

Presentations 2022.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Reversing 20 years of rural mortality improvement (April 2022)

Geographic and Ethnic Disparities Among U.S. - Mexico Border Residents (April 2022)

A Quality Improvement Initiative Addressing STI Services Provided in Rural South Carolina Primary Care Clinics (October 2022)

Roles of Race and Residence on the Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in South Carolina Improving STD Prevention and Care Through Partnerships (December 2022)

Rural Cancer Prevention and Control Activities in S.C. (April 2022)

Rural-Urban Differences in Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences (March 2022)

Rural Urban Disparities in Inpatient Psychiatric Care Quality (April and June 2022)

Presentations 2021

Access to Vaccine for Children Providers and HPV Vaccination in Rural Children and Adolescents (June 2021)

Everyday Discrimination: Residential Displacement and Mental Health (October 2021)

Examining Racial and Ethnic Group Composition and Availability of Grocery Store Outlets by Geography in South Carolina (April 2021)  

Impact Data System FAQs and MIECHV Performance Measure Tips - Virtual Performance Measures Workshop for MIECHV

Midlands Healthy Start Program: Assisting At-Risk and Diverse Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Infants, and Fathers

Multilevel Influences of Cancer Inequities at the Intersection of Rurality and Race/Ethnicity

Nutrition Symposium Presentation (April 2021)

Practice Based Experience: Looking at How Grocery Store Locations Impact Food Insecurity (April 2021)  

Responding To Addiction In Rural Communities (August 2021)

The Role of Rural Health Clinics in Cancer Care across the Continuum (December 2021)  

Understanding the South Carolina Home Visiting Needs Assessment (April 2021)

Presentations 2020

Cancer Surveillance and Access to Care in Rural America [PDF]

Disproportionate Burden of Cervical Cancer Survival By Race and Rurality in South Carolina, 2001 - 2016 [PDF] - AACR Virtual Conference

Factors Associated With Lung Cancer Screening In Urban Vs. Rural Individuals At Risk For Lung Cancer [PDF] - NRHA Annual Conference

Rural urban and racial disparities in colorectal cancer survival among the residents of South Carolina, 2001 - 2016 [PDF] - AACR Virtual Conference  

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