Kimberly Klaus, MMSc, PhD

Education

  • BS, Chemistry, University of Georgia
  • MMSc, Emory University Physician Assistant Studies
  • PhD, Global Health, University of South Florida

Research Interest

Dr. Klaus’s research interests include global health, the socioeconomic and spiritual determinants of health at a population and individual level, and the effects of cultural beliefs and constructs on health outcomes, particularly in under-resourced settings.

Selected Publications

  • Griffiths M, Win Mo Thu, Kyaw Zaw Oo, Zaw Win Phyo, Klaus K,Mya Thida Soe. Poverty Reduction through Rural Development: The Evergreen Project. Department of Rural Development and Social Policy and Poverty Research Group, 2015.
  • Griffiths M, Win Mo Thu, Kyaw Zaw Oo, Zaw Win Phyo, Klaus K,Mya Thida Soe. Dimensions of Poverty, Vulnerability, and Social Protection in Rural Communities in Myanmar. Department of Rural Development and Social Policy and Poverty Research Group, 2015.
  • Klaus K, Baldwin J, Izurieta R, Naik E, Seme A, Corvin J, Hiruye A, Enquselassie F. Reducing PMTCT Attrition: Perspectives of HIV + Women on the Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2015 Apr;53(2):91-104.
  • Adesina A, Hiruye A, Berhe E, Haile A, Akinloye O, Abreha H, Tesfaye H, Klaus K, Enquselassie F. Towards a ‘Global’ Strategy of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases in Resource Limited Settings. Ethiop Med J. 2014 Oct;52(4):185-8.
  • Fleek, K. The Benefits of Using Standardized Patients with Didactic-Year Physician Assistant Students. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2003,14(2):74-77

Professional Involvement

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Association of International Physician Associates
  • American Public Health Association/International Health Section
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association

Contact Dr. Kimberly Klaus


klaus_k@mercer.edu