Jie Hu

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First Name

Jie

Last Name

Credentials

PhD, RN, FAAN

Associate Professor

hu.1348@osu.edu

Address

392 Newton Hall

Address (Line 2)

295 W. 10th Ave.

City

Columbus

State

Zip Code

43210

Research Interest

Dr. Jie Hu’s area of research has focused on developing and testing culturally appropriate, family dyad-focused interventions to improve diabetes self-management and glycemic control among African Americans and Hispanic Americans. Dr. Hu has currently been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to examine a family dyad-focused diabetes intervention for African American adults with type 2 diabetes. She and her team also examined the impact of social determinants of health on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk among African American adults. Dr. Hu tested culturally tailored and low-literacy interventions for behavior change among older Chinese adults with chronic illnesses. Dr. Hu has over 70 publications in peer-reviewed nursing and multidisciplinary journals. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

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Publications

Hu, J., Kline, D.M., Tan, A., Zhao, S., Brock, G., Mion, L.C., Efird, J. T., Wang, D., Sims, M., Wu, B., Mongraw-Chaffin, M., Joseph, J. J. (2022). Association between Social Determinants of Health and Glycemic Control among African American People with Type 2 diabetes: The Jackson Heart Study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 56(12), 1300-1311.PMID: 36197118. PMCID: PMC 9672347.
Hu, J, Mion, L.C, Tan, A., Du, Y., Chang, M., Miller, C., & Joseph, J.J. (2021). Perceptions of African American adults with Type 2 diabetes on family support: Type, quality, and recommendations. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care, 47(4), 302-311. PMID: 34075831. DOI: 10.1177/26350106211018994 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34075831/
Hu, J., Amirehsani, K.A., McCoy, T.P., Coley, S. & Wallace, D, C. (2021). Cardiovascular disease risk in Hispanic American women. Women & Health, 61 (5), 390-407. PMID: 33941048. DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2021.1917476 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33941048/
Amirehsani, K.A., Hu, J., Wallace, D, C.& McCoy, T.P. 2021. Herbal/plant remedies and supplements used by Hispanics/Latinxs for Diabetes: Source of Functional Foods? The Science of Diabetes Management and Care, 47(1), 94-104. PMID: 34078206 DOI: 10.1177/0145721720983221. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34078206/
Hu, J., Amirehsani, K.A., McCoy, T.P., Wallace, D, C, Coley, S. & Zen, F. (2020). Reliability and validity of the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy in Diabetes in measuring diabetes knowledge among Hispanics with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Educator, 46(5), PMID: 32674717. DOI: 10.1177/0145721720941409. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32674717/
Amirehsani, K. A., Hu, J., Wallace, D.C., Silva, Z., Dick, S., (2019). Hispanic families’ action plans for a healthier lifestyle for diabetes management. The Diabetes Educator, 45(1), 87-95. PMID: 30466357 DOI: 10.1177/0145721718812478 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30466357/
Hu. J., McCoy, T. P., Zhan, F., Wallace, D. C., Coley, S. L., Amirehsani, K.A. (2018). Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Spanish Version of the SF-12v2 in Hispanics with type 2 diabetes and their family members. European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare,6(4), 579-584. http://ubplj.org/index.php/ejpch/article/view/1553
Nayak, P. Montaser, A.S., Hu, J., Prevedello, D. M., Kirschne, L. S., & Ghalib, L. (2018). Predictors of postoperative diabetes insipidus following endoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary adenomas. Journal of Endocrinology Society, 2(9), 1010-1019. PMID: 30140786. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6101506/
Amirehsani, K. A., Hu, J., Wallace, D.C., Silva, Z., Dick, S., (2018). Hispanic families’ action plans for a healthier lifestyle for diabetes management. The Diabetes Educator, 45, 87-95. PMID: 30466357.
Nayak, P., Hu, J., Snyder, E., Stephens, N., Jonaus, S.A.,& Ing, S. (2017). Community gardening for patients with diabetes mellitus in an underserved community: A pilot study. Practical Diabetology,36,4-9.
Amirehsani, K. A., Hu, J., Wallace, D.C., Silva, Z., Dick, S., West-Livingston, L.N., & Hussami, C.R. 2017. U.S. healthcare experiences of Hispanic patients with diabetes and family members: A qualitative analysis. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 34(3):126-135. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2017.1340556. PMID: 28767292.
Hu, J., Amirehsani, K.A., Wallace, D.C., McCoy, T.P. & Silva, Z. A. (2016). A family-based, culturally tailored diabetes intervention for Hispanics and their family members. The Diabetes Educator, 42(3), 299-314. doi:10.1177/0145721716636961. PMID: 26957533. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26957533
Hu, J., Wallace, D.C., Amirehsani, K. A. McCoy T. P., Coley, S. L., Wiseman, K. D., Silva, Z. A., & Hussami, C. R. (2015). Improving physical activity in Hispanic adults with diabetes and their families. Public Health Nursing, 32 (6), 625-633. doi: 10.1111/phn.12190. PMID: 25731967:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25731967
Watson, A. L., Hu, J., & Chiu, N.H. (2015). Single nucleotide polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes among Hispanic adults. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 108,e25-e27. PMID: 25771307 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25771307
Zhu, S., Hu, J., McCoy, T.P., Li, G., Zhu, J., Lei, M., Yuan, J., Peng, J. & Kong, L. (2015). Socioeconomic status and the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes among adults in Northwest China. The Diabetes Educator, 41(5):599-608. Doi: 10.1177/0145721715598382. PMID: 26246592 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26246592
Fu, M.L.,Hu., J. & Cai. (2015). A Community-based diabetes self-management intervention for Chinese Adults with Type 2 diabetes: A pilot study. International Journal of Nursing Practice.Suppl 2:132-1340. doi: 10.1111/ijn.12373.PMID: 2612558. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26125580
Hu, J., Wallace, D. C., McCoy T. P., & Amirehsani, K.A. (2014). A family-based diabetes intervention for Hispanic adults and their family members. The Diabetes Educator, 40(1), 48-59. PMID: 24248832 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24248832
Hu, J., Amirehsani, K.A., Wallace, D. C., & Letvak, S. (2013). Perceptions of barriers in managing diabetes: Perspectives of Hispanic immigrant patients and family members. The Diabetes Educator, 39, 494-503. PMID: 23640301 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23640301
Hu, J., Gruber, K. Liu, H., Zhao, H. & Garcia, A. (2013). Diabetes knowledge among older Chinese adults with diabetes in Beijing, China. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(1-2), 51-60. PMID: 23216552 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23216552
Hu, J. (2013). Women and diabetes: A global perspective (Editorial). Journal of Women’s Health, Issues & Care, 2:1, http://www.scitechnol.com/2325-9795/2325-9795-2-e104.php
Hu, J., Amirehsani, K.A., Wallace, D. C., & Letvak, S. (2012). The meaning of insulin to Hispanic immigrants with type 2 diabetes and their families. Diabetes Educator, 38(2), 263-290. PMID: 22357711. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22357711
Hu, J., Gruber, K. J. & Hsueh, K.H. (2010). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the SF-36 in older adults with diabetes in Beijing, China. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 88(3), 273-281. PMID: 20392508 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20392508
Hu, J., Wallace, D. & Tesh, A. (2010) Physical activity, obesity nutritional health and quality of life In low-income Hispanic adults with diabetes. Journal of Community Health Nursing. 27(2), 70-83. PMID: 20437288. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20437288
Hu, J., Wallace, D. C., Jones, E., & Liu, H. (2009). Cardiometabolic health of Chinese older adults with diabetes living in Beijing, China. Public Health Nursing, 26(6), 500-511. PMID: 19903270 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19903270
Hu, J. & Gruber, K. J. (2008). Positive and negative affect and health functioning indicators in older adults with chronic illnesses. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 29(8), 895-911. PMID: 18649214 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18649214
Hu, J. (2007). Health-related quality of life in low-income older African Americans. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4), 253-265. PMID: 18092917 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18092917

Recent Research Activities

2012-2016: Principal Investigator: A Family-Based Diabetes Intervention for Hispanic Adults in an Emerging Community. $675,901 direct costs. TRIAD-2 Center for Health Disparities Research, 2P20MD002289-06. National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH. $4,790,000. Wallace, D.C. (PI).
2012-2015: Co-Investigator: Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-4. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Division of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Education. $404,289.00 direct costs. D62HP01905. Barba, B. (PI).
2010-2011: Principal Investigator: Exploring Culturally Competent Diabetes Self-Management Strategies in Hispanics with Diabetes. Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, 2009. $1050.
2007-2012: Principal Investigator: A Diabetes Self-Management Family-based Intervention for Hispanic Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. P20 TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. Core Director, Assistant Core Director, TRIAD NIH Center of Excellence in Health Disparities Research. 1P20MD002289-01, National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH, $6,589,787 direct costs. Wallace, D. C. (PI).

Funded Research Grants: 2023-2026: Hu, J., Principal Investigator, “A Family Dyad-Focused Diabetes Self-Management Intervention for African American Adults with Type 2 Diabetes”. National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). R01DK129435-01A1.

Honors

2015 UNCG Honoree, Faculty Excellence in Research & Creative Activity
2014 Elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
2013 First recipient of Faculty Research Excellence Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Nursing
2006 Excellence in Nursing Research Award Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
2004 Hartford Geriatric Nursing Research Scholar
2003 Outstanding Professional Award, UNCG Office for Adult Students

Professional Society Memberships

2014-present: Member, American Academy of Nursing Expert Panel on Global Nursing & Health
2014-present: Member, American Academy of Nursing Expert Panel on Environment & Public Health
2014-2015: Chair, Global Health Committee, Public Health Nursing Section, American Public Health Association.

News

May 27, 2025

Tornwall awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Kyrgyzstan

Joni Tornwall, clinical professor, College of Nursing, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to teach student-centered nursing practices at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.

April 09, 2025

Gunther named as an inaugural Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition

College of Nursing community engagement leader recognized for research excellence

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has named Carolyn Gunther, PhD, RDN, LD, who serves as senior associate dean for community engagement and associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, as part of its inaugural class of “Excellence in Nutrition” Fellows.