Elizabeth Roth

Associate Director, Research Programming Group; Senior Research Programmer

Santa Monica Office

Education

M.A. in sociology, Ohio State University; B.A. in psychology, Cornell University

One Page Bio

Overview

Elizabeth Roth is a research programmer with a broad set of skills, applying quality programming practices to support a variety of research projects. In this field for over 20 years, Roth is primarily a SAS programmer, with experience working with large longitudinal survey data, administrative data, and educational data. She has worked on projects in RAND's Health Care, NSRD, and Education and Labor divisions. Roth is experienced in longitudinal survey data analysis, management of large adminstrative data, project and survey design, programming architecture, and implementation of large complex programming projects.

Research Focus

Recent Projects

Supporting Improved Defense Acquisition Workforce Analysis
Influence of a Landmark Stigma Reduction Initiative on Mental Illness Treatment-Seeking
RAND Evidence-Based Practice Center
RAND Data Protection
Evaluation of California Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiatives

Honors & Awards

Impact Award, RAND

Publications

Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's 2022 WeRise Mental Health Events
This evaluation indicates that the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health WeRise events and outreach successfully reached county residents, mobilized them around mental health, and may have boosted awareness of mental health resources.
Nov 30, 2022
Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's L.A. Dodgers 2022 Mental Health Campaign
This evaluation indicates that the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health–Dodgers partnership to expand the reach of the WhyWeRise program successfully reached county residents and raised awareness of county mental health resources.
Nov 30, 2022
Report
Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Analyses: Update Through Fiscal Year 2021
RAND researchers present a descriptive overview of the state of the defense acquisition workforce (AW), describe changes to the AW over time, and identify opportunities for the collection of new data that could support decisionmaking.
Nov 28, 2022
Journal Article
Use Of And Willingness To Use Video Telehealth Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
We examined use of and willingness to use video telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic in a longitudinally followed cohort.
Nov 16, 2022
Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's 2020–2021 L.A. Dodgers Mental Health Campaign
This report presents an evaluation of a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers that focuses on early intervention for mental health challenges—an effort specifically aimed at the team's diverse fan base.
Apr 6, 2022
Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's 2021 WhyWeRise Mental Health Campaign
RAND researchers describe a survey conducted to evaluate the reach and impact of a 2021 Los Angeles County social marketing campaign promoting awareness of county mental health resources and communicating messages of resilience, support, and hope.
Mar 23, 2022
Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's Fall 2020 WhyWeRise Mental Health Campaign and WeRise 2021
This campaign focuses on prevention of and early intervention for mental health challenges. Surveys suggest that the fall 2020 and spring 2021 efforts reached a diverse group of county residents and boosted awareness of mental health resources.
Mar 10, 2022
Journal Article
Perceived Need for Mental Health Treatment and the Mental Health Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States
Population-based information on the extent of perceived need for mental health treatment and clinically significant psychological distress can help inform strategies for responding to the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022
Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's COVID-19 Mental Health Campaign
RAND evaluators found that a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health campaign promoting awareness of county resources successfully reached residents, fostered a feeling of support among those it reached, and conveyed how to seek help.
May 4, 2021
Journal Article
Associations Between Depression Subtype and Functional Impairment and Treatment Utilization in a National Sample of Adolescents
Prior studies have characterized distinct major depressive episode (MDE) subtypes among adults, yet limited evidence exists regarding variation in MDE during adolescence.
May 1, 2021
Journal Article
A Longitudinal Study of Psychological Distress in the United States Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Equal numbers of people experienced serious psychological distress in 30 days during the pandemic as did over an entire year prior to the pandemic.
Feb 1, 2021
Journal Article
The Transition to Telehealth During the First Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from a National Sample of Patients
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted in-person medical care, emergency regulatory changes were implemented to promote use of telehealth.
Jan 8, 2021
Journal Article
Assessment of Patient Preferences for Telehealth in Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Health Care
Most adults in this survey study were willing to use video visits for nonemergency care but preferred in-person care, suggesting that patient preferences will help define telehealth's role in US health care after the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021
Journal Article
Nationally Representative Sample Shows an Increase in Domestic Conflict Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and associated social distancing increased stressors related to risk for domestic conflict, but increases in domestic conflict early in the pandemic have yet to be studied in community samples.
2021
Report
The Behavioral Health of Minority Active Duty Service Members
The authors describe the behavioral health of racial/ethnic minority, women, and sexual-minority service members relative to their majority-group peers and examine minority–majority group differences in the military versus civilian populations.
Dec 17, 2020
Journal Article
Mental Health Services and Personal Recovery in California: A Population-Based Analysis
This observational study examined personal recovery in a representative sample of adults in California with elevated psychological distress.
May 12, 2020
Journal Article
Social Marketing of Mental Health Treatment: California's Mental Illness Stigma Reduction Campaign
The California campaign increased service use by leading more individuals to interpret symptoms of distress as indicating a need for treatment.
Oct 10, 2019
Report
Analyses of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce: Update to Methods and Results Through FY 2017
To aid the Department of Defense in managing its acquisition workforce, this volume provides analysis of the workforce and describes data-based tools to support further analysis.
Nov 29, 2018
Research Brief
Evaluating Los Angeles County's Mental Health Community Engagement Campaign
In order to evaluate how well a Los Angeles County mental health campaign met its goals, RAND conducted an in-person survey of event attendees, a social media analysis, and a web-based survey of a broader population of Los Angeles youth.
Nov 14, 2018
Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's Mental Health Community Engagement Campaign
To evaluate how well a Los Angeles County mental health campaign met its goals, RAND conducted an in-person survey of event attendees, a social media analysis, and a web-based survey of a broader population of Los Angeles youth.
Nov 14, 2018
Journal Article
Differential Association of Stigma with Perceived Need and Mental Health Service Use
Two stages of the help-seeking process - perceiving a need for mental health treatment and treatment use - are related to different facets of stigma.
Jun 13, 2018
Report
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Mental Illness Stigma and Discrimination Among Californians Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
Reports racial and ethnic differences on the California Well-Being Survey, a surveillance tool that tracks mental illness stigma and discrimination among a sample of California adults experiencing psychological distress.
May 10, 2016
Report
Investment in Social Marketing Campaign to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination Associated with Mental Illness Yields Positive Economic Benefits to California
This report examines the potential impact of the California Mental Health Services Authority's stigma and discrimination reduction social marketing campaign on the use of adult behavioral health services, and it estimates the benefit-cost ratios.
Apr 14, 2016
Report
Effects of Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Trainings Conducted Under the California Mental Health Services Authority: An Evaluation of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Adult Programs
This report evaluated three National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) programs aimed at reducing mental illness stigma and discrimination among adult audiences.
Dec 18, 2015
Report
Effects of the Integrated Behavioral Health Project's Efforts to Promote Integrated Care Under Funding from the California Mental Health Services Authority
Describes the methods and results of a RAND evaluation of the Integrated Behavioral Health Project's efforts to promote the integration of mental and physical health care among various health care stakeholders in California.
Oct 27, 2015
Report
Effects of Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Programs Conducted Under the California Mental Health Services Authority: An Evaluation of Runyon Saltzman Einhorn, Inc., Documentary Screening Events
Describes the methods and results of a RAND evaluation of stigma and discrimination reduction efforts by Runyon Saltzman Einhorn, Inc., involving screenings of a documentary film called "A New State of Mind: Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness."
Oct 27, 2015
Research Brief
California's Statewide Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiatives Show Promising Early Results, But Sustained Investment Is Needed
Summarizes findings from an evaluation of a set of California initiatives to help reduce mental health stigma and discrimination, prevent suicide, and improve student mental health.
Sep 16, 2015
Report
Effects of Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Trainings Conducted Under the California Mental Health Services Authority: An Evaluation of NAMI's Ending the Silence
This paper evaluates the short-term outcomes of students attending the National Alliance on Mental Illness' Ending the Silence presentations, delivered across three high schools in a Northern California school district.
Sep 14, 2015
Report
Effects of Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Trainings Conducted Under the California Mental Health Services Authority: An Evaluation of Disability Rights California and Mental Health America of California Trainings
Describes the methods and results of a RAND evaluation of stigma and discrimination reduction trainings delivered by two program partners, Disability Rights California and Mental Health America of California.
Aug 10, 2015
Report
Adults Newly Exposed to "Know the Signs" Campaign Report Greater Gains in Confidence to Intervene with Those Who Might Be at Risk for Suicide Than Those Unexposed to the Campaign
Presents results of a one-year follow-up to a survey on Know the Signs, a California mass media suicide prevention campaign, and examines the effect of campaign exposure on respondents' confidence to intervene with someone at risk for suicide.
May 18, 2015
Report
Changes in Mental Illness Stigma in California During the Statewide Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Initiative
Presents results of a one-year follow-up to the 2014 California Statewide Survey, which was developed to track attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to mental illness. This report focuses on items measuring stigma.
May 18, 2015
Report
Stigma, Discrimination, and Well-Being Among California Adults Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
Presents results of the 2014 California Well-Being Survey, which tracks mental illness stigma and discrimination, well-being, and exposure to prevention and early intervention activities among Californians experiencing psychological distress.
Apr 23, 2015
Report
Mental Health Trainings in California's Higher Education System Are Associated with Increased Confidence and Likelihood to Intervene with and Refer Students
Reports on an evaluation of California mental health trainings offered to staff and students in California's higher education system.
Feb 2, 2015
Report
Mental Health Trainings in California's K-12 System Are Associated with Increased Confidence and Likelihood to Intervene with and Refer Students
Reports on an evaluation of California mental health trainings offered to staff in California's K-12 system.
Feb 2, 2015
Report
Beliefs Related to Mental Illness Stigma Among California Young Adults
Report examines mental illness stigma and related beliefs among young adults in California, especially whether levels of stigma are higher or lower than those observed in older adults.
Sep 17, 2014
Report
Language Differences in California Adults' Exposure to Suicide Prevention Messaging, Confidence in One's Ability to Intervene with Someone at Risk, and Resource Preferences
Assesses the results of a statewide survey to determine language differences among California adults' exposure to suicide prevention messaging, confidence to intervene with someone at risk of suicide, and resource preferences.
Aug 12, 2014
Report
CalMHSA Student Mental Health Campus-Wide Survey: 2013 Summary Report
Report provides the results of a California survey of colleges and universities on mental health experiences and attitudes, perceptions of campus mental health services, and perceptions of overall campus climate toward mental health and well-being.
Jun 3, 2014
Report
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Mental Illness Stigma in California
Report identifies racial and ethnic groups in California that are more likely to stigmatize those with mental illness, thereby helping understand who is at greatest risk of experiencing stigma within their own communities.
Jun 2, 2014
Report
Findings from the School-Based Theatrical Performance Walk In Our Shoes
Report examines the effects of a school-based theatrical performance, Walk In Our Shoes, designed to educate youth about and reduce stigma and discrimination toward mental illness.
May 27, 2014
Report
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Exposure to Suicide Prevention Messaging, Confidence in One's Ability to Intervene with Someone at Risk, and Resource Preferences
Report assesses differences in racial and ethnic groups' exposure to suicide prevention messaging, preferences for suicide crisis services, and confidence in their ability to intervene with persons at risk of suicide.
May 27, 2014
Report
Analyses of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce: Update to Methods and Results through FY 2011
RAND has been providing ongoing analysis of the defense acquisition workforce; this volume documents the methods and data and provides a user's manual for a model for projecting the future workforce supply.
Sep 19, 2013
Journal Article
Off-label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: An Update
The authors performed a systematic review on the efficacy and safety of atypical antipsychotic drugs for use in conditions lacking FDA approval.
Sep 1, 2011
Journal Article
Safety of Probiotics to Reduce Risk and Prevent or Treat Disease
The existing scientific literature does not adequately address questions about the safety of probiotics.
2011
Journal Article
Costs and Benefits of Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology has the potential to enable a dramatic transformation in the delivery of health care, making it safer, more effective, and more efficient.
2006
Journal Article
Systematic Review: Impact of Health Information Technology on Quality, Efficiency, and Costs of Medical Care
Experts consider health information technology key to improving efficiency and quality of health care.
2006
Draft
Under-Reporting of Medicaid and Welfare in the Current Population Survey
May 4, 2005
Journal Article
Interventions for the Prevention of Falls in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials
To assess the relative effectiveness of interventions to prevent falls in older adults to either a usual care group or control group.
2004
Report
The Relationship Between the Economy and the Welfare Caseload: A Dynamic Approach
Nationally, the welfare caseload declined by more than 50% between 1994 and 2000. Considerable research has been devoted to understanding what caused this decline.
2004
Journal Article
Smoking-cessation Interventions by Type of Provider: A Meta-Analysis
To synthesize the evidence on the effectiveness of smoking-cessation interventions by type of provider.
2004
Journal Article
Best-case Series for the Use of Immuno-Augmentation Therapy and Naltrexone for the Treatment of Cancer
For this study, the researchers used criteria developed by the Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM), a part of the National Cancer Institute.
2003
Report
Chronic Disease Self Management for Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Post-Myocardial Infarction Care, and Hypertension
Investigates the characteristics particular to chronic disease self-management programs that may be most responsible for their effectiveness.
2003
Research Brief
Ephedra: Is It Worth the Risk?
Products that contain the herb ephedra have been promoted and used in the United States since the 1980s to increase weight loss and enhance athletic performance. Yet despite manufacturers' claims, little research has been done to assess whether the products are safe, and the research studies that have been done have been too small to allow any firm conclusions to be drawn.
2003
Testimony
Ephedra: Is It Worth the Risk?
Testimony submitted for the record by the authors for the New York State Senate Committee on Consumer Protection on May 30, 2003.
2003
Report
Exercise Programs for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Reports the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials of the effects of exercise on health and related outcomes for seniors.
2003
Report
Falls Prevention Interventions in the Medicare Population
Reviews the effectiveness of interventions that can be used to prevent falls among persons age 65 or older.
2003
Report
Health Risk Appraisals and Medicare
Reviews the effectiveness of Health Risk Appraisals among the Medicare population for a number of variables, including exercise habits, use of cancer screenings, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, health status, and psychological state.
2003
Journal Article
How Useful Are Unpublished Data from the Food and Drug Administration in Meta-Analysis?
Data from FDA reviews may be a viable data source for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
2003
Report
Interventions that Increase the Utilization of Medicare-Funded Preventive Services for Persons Age 65 and Older
Reviews the evidence for effectiveness of the screening/vaccination programs currently covered by Medicare: influenza and pneumonia vaccinations, screening mammography, cervical smear cytology, and colon cancer screening.
2003
Report
Interventions to Promote Smoking Cessation in the Medicare Population
Reviews the effectiveness of interventions used to promote smoking cessation among persons age 65 or older.
2003
Journal Article
Meta-analysis of Dyspepsia and Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
Clinical trial data indicate that high dosages of NSAID with any dosage of indomethacin, meclofenamate, or piroxicam increase the risk of dyspepsia.
2003
Journal Article
Pharmacologic Management of Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction: Effect in Female, Black, and Diabetic Patients, and Cost-Effectiveness
The basis for this report is formed from clinical and policy questions about heart failure mortality benefits and subpopulations.
2003
Journal Article
A Metaanalysis of Severe Upper Gastrointestinal Complications of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
Prior metaanalyses of the risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) complications associated with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID) have focused on the published English language epidemiologic literature and/or only a portion of the relevant evidence, restrictions that are now known to be associated with bias in metaanalysis. We synthesized the published and unpublished evidence to determine the least biased estimates of the risks of perforations, ulcers, and bleeds (PUB) associated with NSAID use from all study designs and all languages.
Apr 1, 2002
Report
Biofeedback Interventions for Gastrointestinal Conditions: A Systematic Review
The objective of this article is to review evidence for the efficacy of biofeedback in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems.
2002
Journal Article
Do NSAIDs Cause Dyspepsia? A Meta-Analysis Evaluating Alternative Dyspepsia Definitions
NSAIDs may be associated with dyspepsia, but the relationship is obscured by variations in the terminology used to report GI symptoms.
2002
Journal Article
Interventions That Increase Use of Adult Immunization and Cancer Screening Services: A Meta-Analysis
On the relative effectiveness of the diverse approaches used to promote preventive care activities, such as cancer screening and adult immunization.
2002
Draft
The Relationship Between the Economy and the Welfare Caseload: A Dynamic Approach
Nationally, the welfare caseload declined by more than 50 percent between 1994 and 2000. The authors examine some of the research that attempts to explain this decline. Specifically, they examine the analysis of Klerman and Haider (2001).
2002
Journal Article
S-adenosyl-L-methionine for Treatment of Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease
What study reports were available on the use of SAMe for depression, ostheoarthritis, and liver disease?
2002
Journal Article
Ayurvedic Interventions for Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Ayurveda is a naturopathic system of health care that has been practiced in India for over 5000 years.
2001
Journal Article
Mind-body Interventions for Gastrointestinal Conditions
The first SCEPC NCCAM evidence report was to provide a comprehensive review of the use of mind-body interventions for the treatment of one condition.
2001
Report
RAND Statewide CalWORKS Evaluation Welfare Reform in California: Design of the Impact Analysis: Preliminary Investigations of Caseload Data
RAND Statewide CalWORKS Evaluation Welfare Reform in California: Design of the Impact Analysis: Preliminary Investigations of Caseload Data
2000
Report
Welfare Reform in California: Results of the 1998 All-County Implementation Survey, Appendix
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is California's response to the welfare reforms Congress set in motion in 1996.
1999