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Poliala Dickson

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Degrees

Ph.D. - Health and Human Performance, Concentration in Health Education

Certifications

CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)

Publications

Wrye, B., Dickson, P., Bowman, A. (2020). Exploring the complex relationship between the adverse childhood experience of forced sexual contact and high risk sexual behavior, and their effect on weight status among adolescent girls.
Gootee-Ash, A., Herrmann, L., Heimdal, J., Dickson, P. (2020). Examination of food security: a comparison of minority-serving and traditional, diverse universities. American Journal of Health Promotion (under review).

Research Interests

Social Determinants of Health Among Underserved/Under-researched Populations, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Teaching Courses

Undergraduate

HPER 1010
HPER 1032
HPSS 1510
HPSS 3030
HPSS 3050
HPSS 3060

Graduate

HPSS 5010
HPSS 5310

Outside Interests/Hobbies

Hiking
Exploring Outdoor Recreation in TN
Visiting TN Wineries

Favorite Athlete

Mia Hamm - US Women's Professional Soccer Player

Favorite Quote

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg