Rizwana Biviji
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Phone: 602-496-2318
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550 N. 3rd Street, Health South Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Dr. Rizwana Biviji is an accomplished professional with a robust background in public health and a strong presence in academia. She earned her PhD in Health Policy and Management from Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indianapolis, and holds an M.S. in Nutrition Science from Indiana University Bloomington. With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has made significant contributions to the field through her teaching and research. In addition to her academic work, she has previously worked in the health and wellness industry. Her diverse professional experience equips her with a broad perspective and deep expertise in public health.
In the academic realm, she is actively involved in teaching, offering courses such as biostatistics, health disparities, and global healthcare systems at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Furthermore, she plays a significant role in mentoring and student advising by serving on doctoral dissertation committees, graduate capstone projects, and honors thesis projects.
Her research interests are diverse and encompass critical areas such as maternal and child health, digital health, health policy, and health disparities. Her research focuses on reducing barriers to high-quality healthcare by evaluating health policies, workforce capacities, and behavioral interventions. Her research also extends to the analysis of consumer behavior patterns and the uptake of digital health tools, including mHealth/eHealth platforms and telemedicine, all aimed at enhancing access and improving health outcomes. Her methodological expertise spans various research techniques, including web data scraping, systematic reviews, content analysis, network adequacy testing, and program/policy evaluation.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Biviji is an active contributor to the public health community. She holds leadership positions as the co-chair of the women's health special interest group and a health policy ambassador at the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Additionally, she serves as the policy core co-lead for the Maternal and Child Health Translational Team at Arizona State University.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Biviji enjoys a well-rounded set of interests, such as exploring new destinations through travel, enjoying both fiction and non-fiction reading, listening to her favorite playlist, maintaining an active lifestyle, and cherishing quality time with her loved ones. Her work in public health and her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations, exemplify her dedication to making a positive impact on the field.
- PhD. Indiana University, Indianapolis
- M.S. Indiana University, Bloomington
- BHSc. Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai
Maternal and Child Health, Digital Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Biviji, R., Vora, N., Thomas, N., Sheridan, D., Reynolds, C.M., Kyaruzi, F., & Reddy, S. Evaluating the network adequacy of vision care services for children in Arizona: Cross sectional study. AIMS Public Health 2024; 11(1):141-159. doi:10.3934/publichealth.2024007
- Thomas, N., Bever, J., Biviji, R., Moton, H., & Lober A. Addressing perinatal mental health with a diverse workforce. A national call to action. Health Affairs Forefront 2023. doi:10.1377/forefront.20231030.235383
- Biviji, R., Williams, K.S., Vest, J.R., Dixon, B.E., Cullen, T., & Harle, C.A. Consumer perspectives on maternal and infant health apps: Qualitative content analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021; 23(9):e27403. doi:10.2196/27403
- Reddy S, Patel N, Saxon M, Amin N, Biviji, R. Innovations in health care delivery to reduce disparities in maternal mortality among African American and American Indian/Alaskan Native women in the United States. Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews 2021; 8(2):140-145. doi:10.17294/2330-0698.1793
- Biviji R, Vest JR, Dixon BE, Cullen T, Harle CA. Content analysis of behavior change techniques in maternal and infant health apps. Translational Behavioral Medicine 2021; 11(2): 504-515. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa039
- Biviji R, Vest JR, Dixon BE, Cullen T, Harle CA. Factors Related to User Ratings and User Downloads of Mobile Apps for Maternal and Infant Health: Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020;8(1):e15663. doi:10.2196/15663
- Closing the gap in pediatric eye care a network adequacy study. (2022). Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Co-PI with Dr. Swapna Reddy. Total award: $20,000.
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Great beginnings for health native smiles. (2018). National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research [R56 1R56DE026704-01A1]. Research Consultant. Total award: $891,493; Role: Research Consultant; PI: Dr. Julie Baldwin
Courses
2024 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2024 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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CHS 394 | Special Topics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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CHS 494 | Special Topics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2023 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
HCD 501 | Biostatistics &Data Management |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2022 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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CHS 394 | Special Topics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2022 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2021 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2021 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
MED 450 | Leadership and Professionalism |
CHS 394 | Special Topics |
MED 450 | Leadership and Professionalism |
2021 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
2020 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
2020 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
HCD 310 | Health Communication |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
2020 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 310 | Health Communication |
HCD 300 | Biostatistics |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
PBH 422 | Health Disparities |
HCD 310 | Health Communication |