College of Education,
Criminal Justice, and
Human Services

CECH Faculty & Staff

Manoj Sharma

Title: Professor
Office: 526H
Tel: 513-556-3878
Email: sharmamj@ucmail.uc.edu

Dr. Sharma is a physician by initial training and has also completed his doctorate in Preventive Medicine/Public Health from The Ohio State University. He has worked in Community Health for more than 25 years at all levels: Local level (Columbus Health Department, Omaha Healthy Start Program, Lead Safe Omaha Coalition); State level (Nebraska Health & Human Services, Ohio Department of Health); National level (ASHA, CDC, USEPA); and International level (India, Italy, Mongolia, Nepal, UAE, UK, Vietnam). His research interests are in designing and evaluating theory-based health education and health promotion programs, alternative and complementary systems of health, and community-based participatory research.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1997 (Preventive Medicine/Public Health)
  • Master of Science, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, 1994 (Community Health)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Health & Family Welfare Management, National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW),, New Delhi, India, 1992 (Health management (1st rank & gold medal))
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Training & Development, Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), , New Delhi, India, 1991 (Training methodology (1st rank & gold medal))
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery , University of Delhi, Delhi, India, 1987 (Medicine & Surgery)
Peer-reviewed Publications

Kenekar, A., & Sharma, M. (2009). Meta-analysis of school-based childhood obesity interventions in United States and United Kingdom International Quarterly of Community Health Education 3, 241-256

Canavera, M., Sharma, M., & Murnan, J. (2009). Development and pilot-testing a social cognitive theory-based intervention to prevent childhood obesity among elementary students in rural Kentucky. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 1, 57-70

Sharma, M. (2009). Role of labeling in prevention of alcohol abuse. [Editorial] Jounral of Alcohol and Drug Education 3, 3-6

Sharma, M. (2009). Taxation on alcohol: Implications for health promotion. [Editorial] Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education 2, 3-6

Sharma, M. (2009). Determinants of marijuana use, abuse, and dependence Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education 1, 3-6

Kenekar, A., & Sharma, M. (2009). Using social cognitive theory to predict safer sex behaviors in African American college students Acta Didactica Napocensia 2, 51-56

Branscum, P., & Sharma, M. (2009). Comic books an untapped medium for health promotion American Journal of Health Studies 4, 430-439

Yeramaneni, S., & Sharma, M. (2009). Predictors of alcohol use and binge drinking among Asian Indian students based on social cognitive theory American Journal of Health Studies 2, 287-297

Sharma, M., Mehan, M., & Surabhi, S. (2009). Using social cognitice theory to predict obesity prevention behaviors amont preadolescents in India International Quarterly of Community Health Education 4, 351-361

Ickes, M., & Sharma, M. (2009). Worksite health promotion: A practical strategy for obesity prevention American Journal of Health Studies 3, 343-352

Kanekar, A., Sharma, M., & Wray, J. (2009). Review of qualitative studies of HIV related sexual practice among college students and adolescents: Directions for research California Journal of Health Studies 1, 99-110

Kanekar, A., & Sharma, M. (2008). Factors affecting condom usage among college students in South Central Kentucky International Quarterly of Community Health Education 4, 337-349

Sharma, M. (2008). Physical activity interventions in Hispanic American girls and women Obesity Reviews, 560-571

Sharma, M., & Ickes, M. J. (2008). Psychosocial determinants of childhood and adolescent obesity Journal of Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences, 33-49

Yung, B., Leahy, P., Deason, L.M., Fischer, R. L., Perkins, F., Clasen, C., & Sharma, M. (2008). Capacity building needs of minority health nonprofits Evaluation and Program Planning 4, 382-391

Stacy, R. D., Sharma, M., & Torrence, W. (2008). Use of a parent-held child health record by pregnant women and mothers of young children Californian Journal of Health Promotion 1, 138-142

Sharma, M. (2007). International school-based interventions for preventing obesity in children Obesity Reviews 2, 155-167

Sharma, M. (2007). Community participation in community-based rehabilitation programmes Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal, 85-96

Sharma, M. (2007). Evaluation in community-based rehabilitation programmes: A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Ickes, M., & Sharma, M. (2007). Community, family, and school-based interventions for HIV/AIDS prevention in African American adolescents California Journal of Health Promotion 1, 39-54

Kanekar, A., & Sharma, M. (2007). Tobacco prevention interventions in adolescents Californian Journal of Health Promotion 3, 120-130

Fahrenwald, N. L., Belitz, C., Keckler, A., & Sharma, M. (2007). Sharing the Gift of Life: An intervention to increase organ and tissue donation for American Indians Progress in Transplantation,

Sharma, M. (2007). Behavioral interventions for preventing and treating obesity in adults Obesity Reviews 5, 441-449

Atri, A., & Sharma, M. (2007). Psychoeducation: Implications for the profession of health education Californian Journal of Health Promotion 3, 32-39

Sharma, M. (2006). Applying Freirian model for development and evaluation of community-based rehabilitation programs Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Murnan, J., Sharma, M., & Lin, D. (2006). Predicting childhood obesity behaviors using social cognitive theory: Children in China International Quarterly of Community Health Education,

Atri, A., Sharma, M., & Cottrell, R. (2006). Role of social support, hardiness and acculturation as predictors of mental health among the international students of Asian Indian origin International Quarterly of Community Health Education,

Sharma, M. (2006). Designing effective health education interventions for prevention of obesity in South Asian Americans. Californian Journal of Health Promotion,

Sharma, M., & Corbin, D. E. (2006). A preliminary study of the effects of an innovative social cognitive theory driven yoga-based behavioral intervention on smoking cessation Californian Journal of Health Promotion,

Atri, A., & Sharma, M. (2006). Designing a mental health education program for South Asian international students in United States. Californian Journal of Health Promotion,

Murnan, J., Sharma, M., & Lin, D. (2006). Predicting childhood obesity behaviors using social cognitive theory: Children in China International Quarterly of Community Health Education,

Sharma, M. (2006). School-based interventions for childhood and adolescent obesity. Obesity Reviews,

Drent, A., & Sharma, M. (2006). Survey of prevalence and attitudes of health-related self-help approaches among older adults. Californian Journal of Health Promotion,

Sharma, M., Wagner, D. I., & Wilkerson, J. (2005). Predicting childhood obesity prevention behaviors using social cognitive theory International Quarterly of Community Health Education,

Sharma, M., Sargent, L., & Stacy R. (2005). Predictors of leisure time physical activity among African American women American Journal of Health Behavior,

Sharma, M. (2005). Health Education in India: A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis The International Electronic Journal of Health Education,

Sharma, M. (2005). Effects of a yoga intervention as a supportive therapy in arthritis Yoga Studies,

Sharma, M. (2005). Using focus groups in community-based rehabilitation Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Sharma, M. (2005). Reifying capability theory in disability and rehabilitation research Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Sharma, M. (2004). Viable methods for evaluation of community-based rehabilitation programmes Disability and Rehabilitation,

Sharma, M., & Deepak, S. (2003). An intercountry study of expectations, roles, attitudes and behaviors of community-based rehabilitation volunteers. Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Fahrenwald, N. L., & Sharma, M. (2002). Development and expert evaluation of “Moms on the Move,” a physical activity intervention for WIC mothers Public Health Nursing,

Sullivan, T., Sharma, M., & Stacy R. D. (2002). Effects of a brief training program for lay health volunteers to facilitate smoking cessation among African Americans Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education,

Sharma, M., & Deepak, S. (2002). A brief case study of community-based rehabilitation program in Mongolia Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Sharma, M., & Deepak, S. (2001). A participatory evaluation of community-based rehabilitation program in North Central Vietnam. Disability and Rehabilitation,

Sharma, M. (2001). Pilot test of a Kundalini yoga intervention developing mind-body connection International Journal of Yoga Therapy,

Deepak, S., & Sharma, M. (2001). Volunteers and community-based rehabilitation. Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal,

Dennison, D., Corbin, D., Sharma, M., & Grandgenett, N. (2001). Internet use policies and implications for health education: A survey of Nebraska school board presidents The International Electronic Journal of Health Education,

Sharma, M., Petosa, R., & Heaney, C. A. (1999). Evaluation of a brief intervention based on social cognitive theory to develop problem solving skills among sixth grade children Health Education and Behavior,

Sharma, M. (1998). Improving interventions that develop problem-solving skills for stress management among children International Journal of Stress Management,

Sharma, M. (1998). Empowerment Evaluation: Newer developments in participatory program evaluation [Review of the book Empowerment evaluation. Knowledge and tools for self-assessment and accountability]. International Quarterly of Community Health Education,

Sharma, M., & Petosa, R. (1997). Impact of expectant fathers in breast-feeding decision Journal of the American Dietetic Association,

Sharma, M., & Galletly, C. (1997). Lessons for health promotion from selected community-based heart disease prevention programs The Health Educator,

Sharma, M., & Bhatia, G. (1996). The voluntary community health movement in India: A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis Journal of Community Health,

Sharma, M., Romas, J. A., Slobof, H., & Gordon, P. M. (1994). The effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus in moderate to severe hypercholesterolemics Journal of Advancement in Medicine,

Published Books

Romas, J. A., & Sharma, M. (2010). Practical stress management. A comprehensive workbook for promoting health and managing change through stress reduction. (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings

Sharma, M., & Atri, A. (2010). Essentials of international health Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett

Sharma, M., & Romas, J. A. (2008). Theoretical foundations of health education and health promotion. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett

Sharma, M., Egle, L., Gray, K., & Pharo, M. (1997). Building healthy life-styles. Teacher's manual. Columbus, OH: Columbus Health Department

Sharma, M., & Singh, S. K. (1994). Samudayik Chetna ke dwara swasthya jagrookta. [Hindi]. New Delhi, India: Voluntary Health Association of India

Sharma, M., & Singh, S. K. (1991). Health promotion through community action New Delhi, India: Voluntary Health Association of India

Book Chapters

Sharma, M. (2009). Obesity prevention interventions in adults and children. Obesity: A multidimensional approach to contemporary global issue (pp. 288-311)). Delhi Dhanraj Book House.

Sharma, M. (2009). Antipsychotics. Forensic Science (pp. 62-63).). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2009). Epidemiology. Forensic Science (pp. 416-417). ). Pasadena, CA Salem Press..

Sharma, M. (2009). Epidemiology. Forensic Science (pp. 416-417)). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2009). Antipsychotics . Forensic Science (pp. 62-63)). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Atri, A., & Sharma, M. (2008). Progress in exercise and women’s health research. . Physical activity interventions in African American women. (pp. 177--192). New York Nova Science Publishers.

Sharma, M. (2008). Qualitative research methods. In K. E. Berg & R. W. Latin. Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation. (3rd ed.) (pp. 245-258). Philadelphia Lippincott.

Sharma, M. (2008). Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation.(3rd ed.) . Qualitative research methods. (pp. 245--258). Philadelphia Lippincott.

Sharma, M. (2007). Greats lives from history: Notorious lives.. Larry Ford: American bioterrorist doctor. (pp. 363--364). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2007). Greats lives from history: Notorious lives. . Harold Shipman: British physician and serial killer. (pp. 950--951). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2004). Ethics. Ethical Issues with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. (pp. 19--22). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2004). Ethics.. UNESCO Declaration of the Human Genome and Human Rights. (pp. 1522--1523). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2003). Magills encyclopedia of social science: Psychology.. Coping: Strategies. (pp. 442--446). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2003). Magills encyclopedia of social science: Psychology.. Coping: Chronic Illness. (pp. 433--437). Pasadena, CA Salem Press.

Sharma, M. (2002). World press encyclopedia. (2nd ed.). . Press in Bhutan. (pp. 104--105). Farmington Hills, MI Gale Publishing.

Sharma, M. (2001). World education encyclopedia. A survey of the educational systems worldwide. (2nd ed.). . Education in Bhutan. (pp. 130--131). Farmington Hills, MI Gale Publishing.

Sharma, M. (2001). World education encyclopedia. A survey of the educational systems worldwide. (2nd ed.). . Education in Moldova. (pp. 891--898). Farmington Hills, MI Gale Publishing.

Sharma, M. (2001). World education encyclopedia. A survey of the educational systems worldwide. (2nd ed.). . Education in Nepal. (pp. 939--947). Farmington Hills, MI Gale Publishing.

Sharma, M., & Huang J. (1997). City of Columbus & Franklin County 1995-96 community health risk assessment. Eschewing the fat (and the fiber?) (pp. 51--54). Columbus, OH Columbus Health Department and the Franklin County Board of Health. .

Sharma, M., & Huang J. (1997). City of Columbus & Franklin County 1995-96 community health risk assessment.. Five a day our future. Childrens nutrition. (pp. 82--85). Columbus, OH Columbus Health Department and the Franklin County Board of Health. .

Honors & Awards
  • Member, American Academy of Health Behavior (Distinguished Academy of health behavior experts with a membership of around 100 members nationwide – membership is based on meritocracy – http://www.aahb.org), January 2002 onward..
  • Best Dissertation award, 1996-97, American School Health Association (ASHA)..
  • Nominated for the 1999 Jason Millman Promising Scholar Award , Cornell University..
  • Epidemiological and social research on food poisoning disaster in northern India published in Dainik Jagran, a regional newspaper (August 1990)..
  • Best Dissertation award, 1996-97, Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)..
  • Research Consortium award for graduate student research, 1996-97, Association for Advancement of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)..
  • Faculty Bonus Award, University of Cincinnati, August 2006..
  • Public Health Education and Health Promotion (PHEHP) Materials Contest Winner awarded by American Public Health Association, for “Wakic unpi Wiconi,” Sharing the gift of life educational DVD prepared for South Dakota Indian people in collaboration with South Dakota State University , 2006..
  • Faculty Bonus Award, University of Cincinnati, August 2007..
  • Research on prevention of cardiovascular diseases through participatory role of NGOs covered by national dailies in India -- Indian Express, Hindustan Times and Times of India (April 1992)..
  • Research on Lactobacillus acidophilus and hypercholesterolemia covered by Mankato State University newsletters and local Mankato newspaper (June 1994)..
  • Research on childhood obesity covered by (1) TV Channel 9 (WCPO) (June 28, 2006) (2) TV Channel 12 (WKRC) (September 6, 2006). (3) UC media release: Fuller, D. (June 26, 2006). UC Researchers develop and test prevention program for childhood obesity. Available from: http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.asp?id=4110 (4) UC (2006, Fall). Preventing childhood obesity. UC research (pp.6), (5) Prevention program for childhood obesity developed and tested by researchers (July 23, 2006) Medical news today (Available from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47769 ), (6) The Washington Times. Harper, J. (November 7, 2006) Bigger bellies are bad for children (Available from: http://washingtontimes.com/national/20061106-114051-8893r.htm ), (7) Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (August 12, 2006) Pediatric Obesity; Researchers develop and test a prevention program for childhood obesity (Available from: http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.libraries.uc.edu/pqdlink?did=1087597561&Fmt=7&clientId=5468&RQT=309&VName=PQD ), (8) Biotech Week (August 9, 2006) Pediatric Obesity; Researchers develop and test a prevention program for childhood obesity (Available from: http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.libraries.uc.edu/pqdlink?did=1086324971&Fmt=7&clientId=5468&RQT=309&VName=PQD ).
  • Research on mental health in South Asian students covered by Indolink (August 2007). Available from: http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=080207071316 .
  • Research about application of Freirian model in community-based rehabilitation covered by Drum Beat (circulation 65,000 subscribers) from The Communication Initiative (January 2008). Available from: http://www.comminit.com/en/drum_beat_424.html.
  • Research on leisure time physical activity in African American women covered in: (1) Medical News Today (September 7, 2005; Available from:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/newssearch.php?newsid=30264); (2) Women’s Health News (September 6, 2005; Available from http://www.news- medical.net/print_article.asp?id=13013); (3) Nubella (September 7, 2005; Available from http://www.nubella.com/content/view/1343/).
  • Research on breast-feeding and fathers role: (1) CBS This Morning (March 9, 1998), Kansas City Star (March 4, 1998), Reuters News Service (March 5, 1998), Chicago Tribune (March 19, 1998), Charlotte Observer (March 24, 1998 & April 6, 1998), Gannett News Service (March 25, 1998), Buffalo News (April 7, 1998), Gannett News Service (April 14, 1998), Copley news Service (April 20, 1998), Omaha World Herald (August 17, 1998), Philadelphia Inquirer (August 12, 1998), New Orleans Times-Picayune (August 30, 1998), Fathers and breast-feeding. (1998, June). Glamour, p. 34., When he says no to nursing. (1998, September). Redbook, p. 26., Convince dads of breast-feeding. Fathers can help or hinder your efforts. (1998, April 15). Obstetric and Gynecologic News, p. 35-36. .
  • Yoga research covered as: Logan, K. (2002, Mar.). Benefits of standardized yoga studied. The Gateway. The University of Nebraska at Omaha Student Newspaper, 2 (43), p. 2..
  • Research on participatory evaluation of CBR program in Vietnam covered as: Assistant professor Sharma researches Vietnam health issues. (September 7, 1999). The Gateway. The University of Nebraska at Omahas student newspaper, p. 2 Selected as a required reading by the University of Victoria (Canada) for the International Certificate Course in Participatory Research in Fall 2005. Invited to facilitate an online discussion with students from 7 countries in Fall 2005..
  • Work with Omaha Tribe covered as:Motivation found in traditional ways of life. (March 17, 1998). The Gateway. The University of Nebraska at Omaha's student newspaper, p. 2..
  • 2006 UC Honor Roll of Volunteers, 2006..
  • Selected and included from the 9th Edition (2006-2007) onward in the Who's Who in Science and Engineering published annually by Marquis and includes prominent scientists..
  • Nominated for the Best Graduate Teaching Associate Award for the academic year 1994-95 at The Ohio State University..
  • Honor a colleague award, Association for Advancement of Health Education, 1997..
  • PRIDE Award, Best Ohio Health Promotion Program, Ohio Public Health Association, 1997. .
  • Fellow, American Institute of Stress, 1994 onward..
  • Certificate of appreciation -- Students Providing Options to Students (SPOTS) -- Drug and alcohol peer education program at Minnesota State University, 1994..
  • Certificate of Merit, Best National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer Award, 1986-87..
  • Gold medal and best student award, Postgraduate Diploma in Training and Development, awarded by Samarpan Foundation, 1991..
  • Gold medal, Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Family Welfare Management awarded by the President of India, 1992..
  • Nominated for the UNOmaha Excellence in Teaching Award for the academic year 1997-98 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. (January 1998)..
  • Awarded invitational membership for the year 1998-99 in the New York Academy of Sciences & Association for Advancement of Science, organizations devoted to advancement of science and include interdisciplinary scientists as members. .
  • Selected and included from the 56th Edition (2002-2003) onward in the Who's Who in America published annually by Marquis and includes prominent Americans..
  • Selected and included in the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals (2005 onward)..
  • Selected and included from the 7h Edition (2006-2007) onward in the Who's Who in American Education published annually by Marquis and includes prominent American educators..
  • Service Learning Recognition Award, Spring 2001, University of Nebraska at Omaha..
  • Nominated for Varner professorship at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the academic year 2000-2001 that carries an annual stipend of $10,000..
  • Awarded William Oxley Thompson Early Career Achievement Award by The Ohio State University Alumni Association, 1998..
  • Nominated for the 2000 Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award of the College of Education for the academic year 1999-2000 at UNOmaha..
  • Selected and included from the 18th Edition (2000-2001) onward in the Who's Who in the World published annually by Marquis and includes prominent world professionals..
  • Selected and included from the 3rd Edition (2000-2001) onward in the Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care published annually by Marquis and is a benchmark reference on prominent medical and health professionals..
Research Support
  • (Faculty mentor) Branscum, P., & Sharma, M,, Predictors of snack food consumption among children: Implications for health promoting interventions , University of Cincinnati. $750. 2009to 2010
  • (Faculty mentor) Kanekar, A., & Sharma, M., Developing and testing a brief social cognitive theory based intervention for safer sex among African-American college students , University of Cincinnati. $750. 2009to 2010
  • (Faculty Mentor) Kanekar, A., Sharma, M., Testing the efficacy of social cognitive theory based intervention of safer sex among African American college students , University of Cincinnati. $500. 2008
  • (Faculty Mentor) Yeramaneni, S., Sharma, M, Social cognitive theory based predictors of alcohol use among Asian Indian international students in Midwestern universities , University of Cincinnati. $500. 2008
  • (Faculty Mentor) Swisshelm E, Sharma M, Predicting obesity prevention behaviors using social cognitive theory among overweight children in the clinical setting , University of Cincinnati. $737. 2008
  • (Principal writer) Sharma, M., Graduate Editorial Assistant for Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education , University of Cincinnati. $30,000. 2007to 2008
  • (Principal writer) Sharma, M., Graduate Editorial Assistant for Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education , University of Cincinnati. $30,000. 2006to 2007
  • Sharma, M., Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education , American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI . $500. 2006
  • (Principal writer) Sharma, M., Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education , American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI . $500. 2005
  • Sharma, M., Development and pilot-testing a social cognitive theory-based intervention for children and their parents to overcome childhood obesity, $5,000. Role: Principal investigator, American Diabetes Association. (000466-002); 03/06/2006
  • Development and evaluation of a comprehensive program for prevention and control of asthma in Omaha funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Kansas City, KS (1999-2001) at UNOmaha, $98,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Evaluation of smoking cessation training of volunteers and health care providers in Omaha funded by the Nebraska Health and Human Services System, Lincoln, NE (1999-2000) at UNOmaha, $ 70,509. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Strategic Planning of community-based community-based rehabilitation programme in Mongolia funded by European Union & Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul (2000) at UNOmaha, $ 5,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Incorporation of service learning in health education curriculum funded by The Nebraska Consortium for Service Learning in Higher Education (2000) at UNOmaha, $1,500. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Development and evaluation of “Building Healthy Lifestyles” intervention in Columbus, Ohio Phase II funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Federal Preventive Health, Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) administered through the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) (1997), at Columbus Health Department, $159,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Service Learning Pilot Project -- Healthy Halloween Campaign for health education planning and organization students funded by the United Methodist -- 55 Plus Program, Omaha, NE including in-kind support from several community-based agencies (1999) at UNOmaha, $2,300. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Development and evaluation of “Building Healthy Lifestyles” intervention in Columbus, Ohio Phase I funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Federal Preventive Health, Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) administered through the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) (1996), at Columbus Health Department $149,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (2001), at UNOmaha, $ 5,000. Role: Principal writer,
  • Training in participatory methods and Freirian praxis, Bologna, Italy funded by Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau (AIFO) (1998) at UNOmaha, $1,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Participatory evaluation of community-based community-based rehabilitation programme in North Central Vietnam funded by European Union & Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul (1999) at UNOmaha, $ 5,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (Winter 2002), at UNOmaha, $ 1,000. Role: Principal writer,
  • Evaluation of Project Frontier Youth Initiative, (2002-2003) funded by Educational Service Unit 17, Ainsworth, NE, $8,400. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (2005), at University of Cincinnati, $500. Role: Principal writer,
  • Serve on evaluator panel of Research Enhancement and Evaluation Program (REEP) of the Wright State University, funded by The Ohio Commission for Minority Health, OH (2005-06), at University of Cincinnati, $13,250. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Present a paper at 11th World Congress on Public Health in Rio De Janerio, Brazil funded by Faculty Development Council (2006), at University of Cincinnati, $ 3,050. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (2004), at University of Cincinnati, $500. Role: Principal writer,
  • Pilot-testing an innovative yoga-based intervention as supportive therapy for arthritis by Nebraska Health & Human Services System (NHHSS) (2004), $2,800. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (Spring 2002), at UNOmaha, $ 1,000. Role: Principal writer,
  • Assistance to edit Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (Fall 2002), at UNOmaha, $ 1,000. Role: Principal writer,
  • Online graduate course development on Health Education Interventions funded by Nebraska Distance Learning Consortium (2002) at UNOmaha, $2,500. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Designing and conducting evaluation of the FRE (Full responsibility education) program in Omaha by Insight, Inc. (2003) at UNOmaha, $1,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Development of scales for measuring problem solving skills and its antecedents among upper elementary school children funded by The Ohio State University, College of Education (1995) at The Ohio State University, $1,400. Role: Principal investigator,
  • A study of Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cholesterol-lowering agent in hypercholesterolemic individuals funded by UAS Laboratories, MN (1994) at Minnesota State University, $17,000. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Assistance with editing Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education funded by the American Alcohol & Drug Informational Foundation, Lansing, MI (1999 & 2000), at UNOmaha, $5,000 for each year. Role: Co-Writer.,
  • Development and evaluation of Lead Safe Coalition in Omaha funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Kansas City, KS (1999), at Indian Chicano Health Center, $ 47,000. Role: Consultant.,
  • Survey of cancer-related knowledge, attitudes, practices in Omaha minority communities, Nebraska (2000), at American Cancer Society, $26,100. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Needs assessment through focus group discussions for colorectal cancer intervention planning in Lancaster County, Nebraska (2000), at American Cancer Society, $17,500. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Outreach to ethnic minorities through Tobacco Free Nebraska in Douglas County (2002-2004), funded by Nebraska Health & Human Services Department at Charles Drew Health Center, $858,798. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Facilitation of Strategic Planning and Assessment of Infant Mortality reduction efforts by Omaha Healthy Start (2001-2005), a project funded by Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, $900,000. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Evaluation of Maternal and Child Health Coalition in Omaha, funded by the Department of Health & Human Services of the U.S. Government, at Charles Drew Health Center, $400,000. Role: Consultant.,
  • Development of a weight management program for obese community members of Omaha Tribe funded by the Omaha Tribe, Macy, NE (1997) at UNOmaha, $19,000. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Interdisciplinary faculty research grant: Children’s Health Attitudes Project (CHAP Initiative) (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $25,000. Role: Co-investigator.,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Physical activity levels among Asian Indian university students: Social cognitive theory determinants (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $750. Role: Faculty mentor.,
  • To develop health education materials for Improved Infant Feeding Practices (IIFP) Project funded by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (1989-91) at Voluntary Health Association of India, Rs. 200,000. Role: Consultant.,
  • To conduct needs assessment and develop community health projects in high-need states of India, KHOJ Project (Developing Community Health Projects in Selected States of India) funded by EZE, Germany, (1991-92) at Voluntary Health Association of India, Rs. 200,000. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • A medico-anthropological analysis of educational materials developed against AIDS prevention under the Universities Talk AIDS (UTA) program funded by the World Health Organization (WHO), SEARO Region (1992) at University College of Medical Sciences, Rs.15,000. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Evaluation of the impact of "Training of Trainers in Community Health" program based on participatory research methods funded by the Swiss Development Corporation (SDC) (1989-92) at Voluntary Health Association of India, Rs. 350,000. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Training and evaluation of medical residents in smoking cessation based on AHCPR guidelines in North and North East Omaha (2001), funded by Nebraska Health & Human Services Department at UNOmaha, $8,500. Role: Co-Investigator,
  • Afghan women teacher training exchange program (2002), funded by United States Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs at UNOmaha, $200,000. Role: Consultant.,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Predicting obesity prevention behaviors using social cognitive theory among overweight children in the clinical setting (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $737. Role: Faculty mentor. ,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Social cognitive theory based predictors of alcohol use among Asian Indian international students in Midwestern universities (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $500. Role: Faculty mentor. ,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Physical activity levels among Asian Indian university students: Social cognitive theory determinants (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $750. Role: Faculty mentor.,
  • Interdisciplinary faculty research grant: Children’s Health Attitudes Project (CHAP Initiative) (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $25,000. Role: Co-investigator.,
  • An inquiry on the role of Lactobacilli on conditions affecting health funded by Minnesota State Universities, MN (1993) at Minnesota State University, $3,585. Role: Principal investigator,
  • Health orientation training for development groups personnel funded by EZE Germany (1989-92) at Voluntary Health Association of India, Rs.200,000.,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Testing the efficacy of social cognitive theory based intervention of safer sex among African American college students (2008), funded by University of Cincinnati, $500. Role: Faculty mentor. ,
  • Effects of a promotora-mediated physical activity intervention for Latinas (2006-09), funded by National Institutes of Health (1K01NR009381-01A2), $ 274,104. Role: Consultant,
  • A culturally-competent intervention to increase organ, eye and tissue donation on South Dakota's Indian reservations (2003), funded by United States Department of Health & Human Services at South Dakota State University, $170,000. Role: Consultant.,
  • Capacity building of Nebraska arthritis program (2003), funded by Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Programs, United States Department of Health & Human Services at Nebraska Health and Human Services Department, $171,121. Role: Consultant.,
  • Testing a yoga-based smoking cessation program (2004), funded by Nebraska Health & Human Services System (NHHSS) at University of Nebraska at Omaha, $24,000. Role: Co-Investigator.,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Predictors of mental health in Asian Indian international students: Implications for health education (2006), funded by University of Cincinnati, $750. Role: Faculty mentor.,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Social cognitive theory-based predictors of safer sex in college students (2007), funded by University of Cincinnati, $750. Role: Faculty mentor.,
  • Faculty mentoring research grant for the project: Designing and pilot testing an Internet based intervention to enhance social support and acculturation of Asian Indian international students (2007), funded by University of Cincinnati, $500. Role: Faculty mentor.,
  • Using social cognitive theory to predict childhood obesity prevention behaviors among primary school children in China (2006), funded by University of Cincinnati International Program, $4,000. Role: Co-Investigator ,
Research Support
  • 2006 - to Present, Member, Research Advisory Committee, Health Policy Institute of Ohio, Columbus, OH
  • 2005 - to Present, Evaluation Consultant, Research and Evaluation Enhancement Program (REEP), The Ohio Commission for Minority Health, Columbus, OH
  • 2002 - to Present, Editorial Associate, Health Educator
  • 1998 - to Present, Editor, Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education
  • 12-2004 - 05-2006, Consultant, Discover Health, Cincinnati, OH
  • 11-2001 - 06-2004, Visiting Faculty, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
  • 11-2000 - 09-2002, Director, International Health Council, American School Health Association, Kent, OH
  • 10-1999 - 06-2004, Consultant, Charles Drew Health Center Inc., Omaha, NE
  • 10-1998 - to Present, Consultant, Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau (AIFO), Italy
  • 10-1998 - 06-2004, Chair, American Cancer Society, Omaha, NE
  • 09-2008 - to Present, , Professor, , University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati, OH
  • 09-2004 - 08-2008, , Associate Professor,, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati, OH
  • 09-2000 - to Present, Faculty Mentor, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
  • 09-1999 - 06-2004, Yoga Instructor, Lakeside Wellness Center (Alegent Health), Omaha, NE
  • 09-1992 - 12-1993, Guest Lecturer, Saint Marys College of Minnesota, Rochester & Minneapolis, MN
  • 09-1992 - 06-1994, Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
  • 08-2001 - 08-2004, , Associate Professor,, University of Nebraska at Omaha, , Omaha, NE
  • 08-1999 - 05-2003, Consultant, Indian Chicano Health Center, Omaha, NE
  • 08-1999 - to Present, Adjunct Graduate Faculty, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 08-1997 - 07-2001, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska at Omaha, , Omaha, NE
  • 08-1981 - 03-1987, Group Leader, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
  • 07-2001 - 06-2004, Trainer, Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE
  • 06-2002 - to Present, Consultant, Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA
  • 06-1996 - 08-1997, Advisory Board Member, World Gym Fitness Centers, Columbus, OH
  • 06-1995 - 08-1997, Health Promotion Supervisor, The City of Columbus Health Department, Columbus, OH
  • 06-1994 - 06-1995, Graduate Research & Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • 05-2005 - to Present, Evaluator, The Ohio Commission for Minority Health, Columbus, OH
  • 05-1999 - 06-2004, Consultant, American Lung Association-Nebraska, Omaha, NE
  • 05-1999 - 06-2004, Consultant, Nebraska Health & Human Services System (NHHSS), Lincoln, NE
  • 05-1998 - 08-1992, Program Officer, Voluntary Health Association of India, New Delhi, India
  • 05-1991 - 08-1992, Member of Expert Committee, National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, India
  • 04-1987 - 03-1988, Resident, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • 04-1986 - 03-1987, Intern, University College of Medical Sciences & associated Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • 01-2003 - 04-2003, Trainer, Pamida, Plattsmouth, NE
  • 01-2002 - 03-2003, Evaluator, Project Frontier Youth Initiative, Ainsworth, NE
  • 01-1989 - 08-1992, Consultant, Deepalaya Plan Program, New Delhi, India
Service

Editor of Journal, Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education.

Service
  • National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), Reston, VA, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) 1999,.
  • Universal Peace Foundation (UPF), Erode, India, Certified Kundalini Yoga Meditation Master 1999,.
  • National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, India, Certified in management of health & family welfare programs 1992,.
  • Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi, India, Licensed and registered to practice medicine and surgery anywhere in India 1986,.
Courses Taught

18-HPE-551 DRUGS & SOCIETY

18-HPE-601 STRESS REDUCTION

18-HPE-101 INTRO TO HEAL PROM

18-HPE-335 HEALTH CARE DEL

18-HPE-548 HEALTH/HUMAN BEHAV

18-HPE-673 WORKSHOP HEALTH ED

18-HPE-701 PR OF HP AND EDU

18-HPE-781
RISK REDUCTION/SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL CHANGE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

18-HPE-883 MEASUREMENT/HLTH ED

18-HPE-880
READING & ANALYZING HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH

18-HPE-992, 993, 994
ADV DOC RES SEM

Professional Memberships
  • American Public Health Association (1994 onward)..
  • Editorial Associate, The Health Educator, Official Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma (2002-onward)..
  • Editor, Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, American Alcohol and Drug Education Foundation, Lansing, MI -- serves as a forum for various educational philosophies and differing points of view in regard to alcohol and drugs. The journal is published three times a year. (1998-2000: Co-editor, 2000 onward: Editor)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for International Electronic Journal of Health Education – a journal on health education and health promotion related articles published in the United States (1997 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for American Journal of Health Behavior – a journal on health education and health promotion related articles published in the United States (2001 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for International Journal of Sports Medicine – an international journal on physical activity, exercise, and sports issues published in Europe (2004 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Disability and Rehabilitation – an international multidisciplinary journal on disability and rehabilitation issues published in the United Kingdom (2002 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation – a journal on cardiovascular health and rehabilitation articles published in the United States (2002 onward)..
  • Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Health Promotion (2005 onward)..
  • Indian Science Congress Association (Life member since 1985)..
  • Ohio State University Alumni Association (Life member since 1997)..
  • Society for Public Health Education (1995-1997)..
  • Eta Sigma Gamma (Health Education Honorary Society) (Life member since 1992)..
  • American School Health Association (Life member since 1992)..
  • Indian Association of Adolescent Health (Life member since 1990)..
  • Indian Society for Training & Development (Life member since 1990)..
  • Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine (Life member since 1991)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Social Science and Medicine -- an international and interdisciplinary journal for social scientists, health practitioners and policy makers (2004 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Obesity Reviews -- an international and interdisciplinary journal in the area of obesity research (2005 onward)..
  • Editor, Health Wave, (ISSN 1088-3436), Columbus Health Department, Columbus, OH -- Quarterly newsletter for school children based on Social Cognitive Theory to facilitate their interaction with parents and help maintain healthy behaviors. (1996-97)..
  • Editorial Board, Perspectives in Stress Management -- College level reader published by Coursewise Publishers, WI, 1999..
  • Editor, Fellow Traveller, VHAI, New Delhi -- Bimonthly newsletter for development workers on Health & Development issues. (1988-92)..
  • Member, Editorial team, Chandan, VHAI, New Delhi -- Bimonthly, bilingual wall-magazine for school children on health & hygiene. (1990-92)..
  • Editor, Swasthya Sandesh, UCMS, New Delhi -- Bimonthly bilingual newsletter about health for college students. (1985-87)..
  • Editor, Anti-Drug News, Parents Resources Institute of Drug Education in India (PRIDE - India), New Delhi -- Bimonthly community newsletter. (1988)..
  • Member, Editorial team, Hamari Chithi Aap Ke Naam, VHAI, New Delhi -- Bimonthly, hexa-lingual newsletter for village health workers translated in six Indian languages. (1988-92)..
  • Editorial Board, Perspectives in Aging -- College level reader published by Coursewise Publishers, WI, 1999..
  • Editor, Nebraska’s Plan to Strengthen and Transform Public Health in Our State, Nebraska Health and Human Services -- project funded by a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant, 1999. .
  • Scientific Reviewer for Complimentary Therapies in Medicine -- an international, peer-reviewed journal for healthcare practitioners, social scientists, CAM researchers, & healthcare managers. (2006 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Journal of School Health -- official journal of American School Health Association that publishes material related to health promotion in school settings (2006 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Health Care for Women International -- an international and interdisciplinary journal in the area of women’s health (2005 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research Education and Action – a multidisciplinary journal that disseminates research of community-based partnerships (2006 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for Agriculture and Human Values – a quarterly peer-reviewed journal of recent research and scholarship on food and agriculture topics, Official journal of Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society (2006 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for International Journal of Obesity – an international journal in obesity research (2006 onward)..
  • Scientific Reviewer for European Journal of Clinical Nutrition – an international journal in nutrition and education (2006 onward)..