Laureen Smith
PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Biography
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Research Interest(s): Health promotion, risk reduction and youth development in children and adolescents, specifically targeting interventions targeting obesity in youth residing in Appalachia. Past research interests include adolescent male sexuality and at-risk sexual behaviors as well as predictors of undergraduate nursing student success.
- Petosa, R.L. & Smith, L.H. (2014). Peer mentoring for health behavior change: A systematic review. American Journal of Health Education, 45; 351-357.
- Smith, L.H., & Holloman, C. (2014). Piloting "Sodabriety": A school-based intervention to impact sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in rural Appalachian high schools. Journal of School Health, 84(3), 177-184.
- Smith, L.H., & Holloman, C. (2013). Comparing the effects of teen mentors to adult teachers on child lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes in Appalachia. Journal of School Nursing, 29(5), 386-396.
- Smith, L.H., Valenzuela, J., & Ludke, R. L. (2012). Engaging rural and urban Appalachians in research using a community-based participatory research approach. PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement, 1, 3-17.
- Smith L. (2011). Cross-age peer mentoring approach to impact the health outcomes of children and families. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 16, 220-224. DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00286.x
- Smith L.H. & Holloman C. (2011). Comparing child health, access to care, and utilization of health services between Ohio Appalachia's river and non-river bordering counties. Journal of Community Health, 36, 819-830 . DOI: 10.1007/s10900-011-9380-8
- Smith L.H. & Holloman C. (2011). Health status and access to health care services: A comparison between Ohio's rural non-Appalachian and Appalachian families. Family & Community Health, 34(2): 102-110.
- Smith L.H. (2011). Piloting the use of teen mentors to promote a healthy diet and physical activity among children in Appalachia. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 16: 16-26.
- Smith L.H., & Ford J. (2010). History of forced sex and recent sexual risk indicators among young adult males. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 42(2): 87-92.
- Smith L.H., & Barker E. (2009). Exploring youth development with diverse children: Correlates of risk, health, and thriving behaviors. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 14(1): 12-21.
- Midwest Nursing Research Society 2014 Adolescent Research Trailblazer Award
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing 2012 Outstanding Researcher Award
- Director, Appalachian Translational Research Network, The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- Member of American Public Health Association and Ohio Public Health Associatoin
- Midwest Nursing Research Society, Adolescent Health Research Section Chair (2012-2013)
- Sigma Theta Tau, International, Abstract Reviewer
- Association for Community Health Nurse Educators. Awards Committe Member (2011- present)
- Editorial Board: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing (2011-present)
- Ohio Public Health Association Governing Council (2007-2010)
- Ohio Public Health Association Governing Council Communications Committee Chair (2010- present)