Research Interests:

Understanding health-related behavior through application of behavior theory

Effectiveness of education through electronic media

Adolescent health

College health

Recent Publications:

1.       Housman, JM, Dorman, S, Pruitt, B, Misra, R, Peck-Parrott, K. (2009). The theory of planned behavior and sports related dietary supplements. J Am Col Health. (under review)

2.       Housman, JM., Dorman, S. (2008). Dietary and sports supplements: The need for a systematic tracking system. American Journal of Health Studies, 23(1), 35-40      

3.       Prestwich, D, Rankin, L, Housman, JM. (2007). Effective of sleep education on sleep amounts in college students. California Journal of Health Promotion, 5(2), 148-156

4.       Rasberry, CN, Hensleigh, KE, Housman, JM, Misra, R, Miller, P.J. (2007). Determinants of nutrition label use among college students. Am J Health Promot, 38(2), 76-82.

5.       Housman, JM., Dorman, S. (2005). The Alameda County Study: A systematic, chronological review. Am J Health Educ, 36(5), 302-308.

Courses Taught:

2009-2010:

                HED 2338 – Contemporary Drug Issues

HED 2340 – Introduction to Community Health

HED 3321 – Health in the Elementary Setting

HED 3376 – Worksite Health Promotion

2008-2009:

                HED 2338 – Contemporary Drug Issues

HED 2340 – Introduction to Community Health

HED 4350 – Community Health Analysis