Dr. Garza's research involves application of behavioral economic theory to study preventive health behaviors, including medication adherence, diet, and physical activity. Specifically, she studies incentive systems that help individuals overcome present-biased preferences in order to engage in and maintain preventive health behaviors. In addition, she collaborates with researchers from dietetics, education, kinesiology, nursing, and psychology to study health behaviors related to obesity, immunization, and prescription drug abuse.
Research Focus:
- Socio-Behavioral Pharmacy
