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Research Interests
Dr. Schoenberg, a medical anthropologist, maintains research interests in cancer prevention and control, employing community-based participatory interventions and qualitative and complementary methodology.
Her research projects a smoking cessation intervention, several cancer screening interventions, and several energy balance studies. Many of these projects employ faith-based approaches, community-engaged orientations, and RCT designs. For example, Dr. Schoenberg’s current projects include several faith-based lay health advisor interventions to prevent cancer (lung, cervical, colorectal, and breast) and an intergenerational diet-exercise program.
In addition, Dr. Schoenberg and colleagues are examining how older adults, their caregivers, and health care providers manage complex multiple morbidities. Throughout Dr. Schoenberg's work, there is an emphasis on the cultural context of health decisions and community-based participatory approaches.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Of Florida
1994
Master of Science, Univ Of Texas At Austin
1987
Bachelor of Arts, Franklin And Marshall College
1985
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences: Administrative Core
Hahn, E., Arnett, D., Bauer, J., Cassis, L., Christian, J., Cox, N., Curry, T., DiPaola, R., Dignan, M., Evers, B. M., Fan, W., Haynes, E., Hoover, A., Kern, P., May, B., Miller, J., Pearson, K., Pennell, K., Richardson, K., Sanderson, W., Schoenberg, N., Stanifer, S., Stratton, T., Swanson, H., Talbert, J., Unrine, J., Heath, E., Stanley, S. & Stromberg, A.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
6/3/23 → 4/30/28
Project: Research project
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Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences: Community Outreach and Engagement Core
Hahn, E., Dignan, M., Schoenberg, N. & Stanifer, S.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
6/3/23 → 4/30/28
Project: Research project
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Implementing an Evidence-Based mHealth Diet and Activity Intervention: Make Better Choices 2 for Rural Appalachians
Schoenberg, N., Adatorwovor, R., Arthur, A., Chih, M., Mullins, J., Vos, S., Westneat, S., Bush, H., Studts, C. & Waters, T.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
5/1/23 → 4/30/25
Project: Research project
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Reducing Lung Cancer Risk among Appalachian Women Using Community-Engaged Intervention Research
Thompson, J., Hahn, E., Hull, P., Mullett, T., Schoenberg, N. & Waters, T.
2/1/23 → 1/31/25
Project: Research project
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Improving Person-Environment Fit of Community-Residing Older Adults with Dementia Through Assessment and Individualized Intervention
Rhodus, E., Abner, E., Gibson, A., Jicha, G., Schmitt, F., Schoenberg, N., Segerstrom, S., Koehl, L. & Wilcock, D.
9/1/22 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Adult asthma associated with roadway density and housing in rural Appalachia: the Mountain Air Project (MAP)
Christian, W. J., Flunker, J., May, B., Westneat, S., Sanderson, W. T., Schoenberg, N. & Browning, S. R., Dec 2023, In: Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source. 22, 1, 28.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A New Look at Barriers to Clinical Care Among Appalachian Residents Living With Diabetes
Smalls, B., Lacy Leigh, M., Adegboyega, A., Hieronymus, L., Bacha, N., Nathoo, T., Westgate, P., Azam, T., Westneat, S. & Schoenberg, N., Dec 1 2023, In: Diabetes Spectrum. 36, 1, p. 14-22 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining Psychological and Knowledge Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Appalachian Kentucky
Jenkins, C. R., Rutledge, M., Hudson, L., Vanderford, N. L. & Schoenberg, N. E., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Cancer Education. 38, 1, p. 325-332 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving Health and Well-Being in Aging Rural America Through the Social Determinants Framework
Smalls, B. L., Gibson, A., Lacy, M. E., Pope, C. N., Pope, N. D., Rhodus, E. K., Schoenberg, N. & Taylor, W. G., Jul 1 2023, In: Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 78, 7, p. 1185-1191 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Insights from obstetric providers and emergency medical technicians on determinants of maternal morbidity and mortality among underserved, rural patients in the United States
Hansen, A., Schoenberg, N. & Oser, C., Dec 2023, In: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health. 4, 100320.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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