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Dr. Nikki Keene Woods is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University in the Department of Public Health Sciences. She has earned master degrees in Behavioral Science and Public Health in addition to a PhD in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas. She is a maternal, infant, and child health researcher and educator with an emphasis on addressing health disparities.
Social Determinants of Health
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Health Equity
Environmental Health
Collaborative Community Health
Women's Health
Health Across the Lifespan
Health Literacy
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Health Equity
Social Determinants of Health
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Community-based Health
Health Across the Lifespan
Selected list of publications:
a. Infant Mortality and Race in Kansas: Associations with Women, Infants, and Children Services.
b. “Same Room, Safe Place:” The Need for Professional Safe Sleep Unity Grows at the Expense of Families.
c. Interpregnancy Intervals, Birth Outcomes, and Educational Needs.
d. Health Literacy and Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Education
2011, University of Kansas
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Psychology
Dissertation: Examining the Effects of a Training and Technical Assistance Intervention
on the Functioning of Eight Community Coalitions to Prevent Substance Abuse
2010, University of Kansas Medical Center
Master of Public Health
Thesis: Evaluating the Sustainability of Reported Health Behaviors Changes in Healthy
Congregations II
2009, University of Kansas
Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
Thesis: Examining the Effects of a Community Change Intervention in Two Midwestern
Communities
2007, Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science
Major: Health Services Management and Community Development
Academic Experience
1. Wichita State University, Associate Professor with tenure, Public Health Sciences
2017- Present
2. Wichita State University, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
2012- 2017
3. University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita, Adjunct Faculty
2013- 2015
4. University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita, Research staff (non-tenure track)
2010- 2012
| Institution | Award/Honor | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Sedgwick County Division of Health |
National Public Health Thank You Day - Public Health Hero |
2018 |
|
Wichita State University |
Student Service-Learning Showcase, Community Impact- Working with Underserved Communities |
2018 |
|
Wichita State University |
College of Health Professions Excellence in Research Award |
2017 |
|
Kansas Public Health Association |
Top Research Poster Co-Author |
2016 |
|
Kansas Nursing Association |
Annual Research Writing Award |
2014 |
|
Wichita State University |
Alpha Eta Honor Society Member |
2013 |
|
Kansas Public Health Association |
Top Research Poster Co-Author |
2011 |
|
Kansas Public Health Association |
Top Practitioner Poster Co-Author |
2011 |
Current grants:
a. Women Involved Network (WIN for Kansas): Community Collaboration to Create Health Equity
-Local collaborative website for Women's Health Network
b. Engaging Language Professionals for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research with Latino Communities
National
American Public Health Association Women’s Caucus, Membership Committee, Co-Chair
Association of Teachers of Maternal Child Health, Membership and Engagement Committee, Member
State
Kansas Public Health Association, Annual Conference Awards Chair
Local
Sedgwick County Community Health Assessment Advisory Council, Member.
Women's Health Network of Kansas, Advisory Board Member.
Shockerthon, Student Group Advisor.