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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.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Florida
1994
Master of Science, University Of Texas At Austin
1987
Bachelor of Arts, Franklin And Marshall College
1985
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Intervention for Older Black Women
Conner, L. (PI), Oser, C. (CoI), Schoenberg, N. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI) & Adatorwovor, R. (Former CoI)
8/22/25 → 7/31/30
Project: Research project
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Diabetes and ObesitY research training in kENtucky (DOYEN)
Fisher, S. (PI), Nikolajczyk, B. (CoPI), Pearson, K. (Former CoI), Schoenberg, N. (Former CoI), Tannock, L. (Former CoI) & Van Eldik, L. (Former CoI)
National Institute Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney
8/1/25 → 7/31/30
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): ID CORE
Pearson, K. (PI), Allen, N. (CoI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Surratt, H. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI), Schoenberg, N. (CoPI) & Lauckner, C. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): ADMIN CORE
Schoenberg, N. (PI), Allen, N. (CoI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Xiang, L. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI), Lauckner, C. (Former CoI) & Surratt, H. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
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. (PI), Abner, E. (CoI), Jicha, G. (CoI), Schmitt, F. (CoI), Schoenberg, N. (CoI), Gibson, A. (Former CoI), Koehl, L. (Former CoI), Segerstrom, S. (Former CoI) & Wilcock, D. (Former CoI)
9/1/22 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Erratum: Correction: Cancer Screening in Appalachia: A Common-Sense Approach (International journal of behavioral medicine (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s12529-025-10423-5.)
Kelly, K. M., Nduaguba, S. O., Shedlosky-Shoemaker, R., Paskett, E. D., Schoenberg, N. & Yantes, N., Feb 1 2026, In: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 33, 1, p. 156 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Assessing the relationship between multimorbidity, psychosocial variables, and clinical outcomes among older adults living in rural Appalachia
Smalls, B. L., Adegboyega, A. O., Ortz, C. L., Simon-Okube, P. E., Westgate, P. M. & Schoenberg, N. E., Sep 2025, In: Journal of Health Psychology. 30, 11, p. 2945-2956 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cancer Screening in Appalachia: A Common-Sense Approach
Kelly, K. M., Nduaguba, S. O., Shedlosky, R., Paskett, E. D., Schoenberg, N. & Yantes, N., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterizing risk and protective factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in American Samoa
Eakins, D., Williams-Nguyen, J., Schoenberg, N. & Tofaeono, V., Jun 2025, In: SSM - Mental Health. 7, 100446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health and Well-being of Family (ʻOhana) Caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Jackson, A. M., Muller, C. J., Okamoto, S. K., Weaver, R. H., Kim, S. M., Haakenstad, M., Pfeaster, C., Cachola, Z., Oshiro, A., Ideue, K., Schoenberg, N. & Sinclair, K., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Transcultural Nursing. 36, 2, p. 142-152 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Elected Fellow, Society for Applied Anthropology
Schoenberg, N. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Honorary award
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