Faculty Profiles

Williams, R. D., Bishop, J. M., & Housman, J. M. (2025). Disparities in HIV testing, STI testing, and associated risk factors in high school-aged youth: Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. AIDS Care, 37(4), 546–554.

Housman, J. M., & Odum. (2023). Essential Concepts of Healthy Living. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Taylor Levy, Williams, R. D., Odum, M., Housman, J. M., & McDonald, J. (2022). COVID-19 stress, food security, and fruit and vegetable consumption among university students. Health Education Monograph.

Levy, T., Williams, R. D., Odum, M., Housman, J. M., & McDonald, J. (2022). Association between COVID-19 stress, food insecurity, and fruit and vegetable consumption among college students. Journal of American College Health.

Madison, C. A., Harter, R. A., Pickerill, M. L., & Housman, J. M. (2021). Rib stress injuries among female NCAA collegiate rowers: a prospective epidemiological study. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0118

Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., & McDonald, J. (2020). If we build it, will they come? Challenges of adapting and implementing a smoking cessation program for the LGBTQ community in southcentral Texas. Health Promotion Practice, 21(1), 118s–123s.

Khanhkham, A., Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., & Odum, M. (2020). Sexual dating violence, school-based violence, and risky behaviors among U.S. high school students. Journal of Community Health, 45, 932–942. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-020-00811-1

Housman, J. M., Wilson, K. L., & Wiley, D. C. (2019). An exploration of participant experiences after completion of an extensive workshop to strengthen sexuality education in Texas schools. The Health Educator, 50(2), 17–25.

Xu, L., Odum, M. O., Williams, R. D., & Housman, J. M. (2019). The FLASHE study: Racial and sex disparities in adolescent and parent modifiable cancer risk behaviors. American Journal of Health Behavior, 43(5), 912–923.

Szucs, L. E., Shipley, M., McNeill, E. B., Housman, J. M., & Vinal, C. (2019). Developing pre-service teachers’ cultural competency through urban school immersion. American Journal of Health Studies, 34(2), 69–79.

Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., Woolsey, C. L., & Sather, T. E. (2018). High-risk driving behaviors among 12th grade students:  Differences between alcohol-only and combined alcohol and energy drink users. Substance Use & Misuse, 53(1), 137–142.

Housman, J. M., Williams, R. D., & Woolsey, C. L. (2018). Adolescent nonmedical use of opioids and alcohol mixed with energy drinks. American Journal of Health Behavior, 42(5), 65–73. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.42.5.6

Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., & Evans, J. L. (2018). Continued reduction of particulate matter in bars six months after adoption of a smoke-free ordinance. Journal of Environmental Health, 81(1), 8–15.

Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., Dixon, M. O., & Alissa, R. (2017). Energy drink use linked to high-sugar beverage intake and BMI among teens. American Journal of Health Behavior, 41(3), 259–265.

Woolsey, C. L., Williams, R. D., & Housman, J. M. (2017). Age at first use of energy drinks associated with risky alochol-related motor vehicle behaviors among college students. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 26(5), 376–386.

Smith, M. L., Housman, J. M., Amorim, E., & Tarlow, P. (2017). Health and tourism cruises: Leisure issues in confined spaces. In Cruzeiros Turísticos-uma perspectiva sistÃ^amica e multidisciplinar. Leira, Portugal: Editora Senac.

Housman, J. M., Williams, R. D., & Woolsey, C. L. (2017). Energy drink, energy shots, and non-medical prescription opioid use among adolescents. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(5), 186–194. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.76

Williams, R. D., Dixon, M. O., & Housman, J. M. (2017). Adolescent energy drink use related to intake of fried and high-sugar foods. American Journal of Health Behavior, 41(4), 454–460.

Odum, M., Housman, J. M., Williams, R. D., Bishop, J. M., & Burson, S. L. (2016). Predicting U.S. adolescent fruit and vegetable consumption: Which socio-ecological factors matter? American Journal of Health Studies, 31(4). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2016.153

Housman, J. M., Williams, R. D., & Woolsey, C. L. (2016). Impact of alcohol mixed with energy drinks on illicit prescription stimulant use in a nationally representative sample of 12th-grade students. The American Journal on Addictions, 25(5), 378–384. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12390

Prizer, L. P., Smith, M. L., Housman, J. M., & Ory, M. G. (2016). Depressive symptomology management and falls among middle-aged and older adults. Aging and Mental Health, 20(1), 13–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2015.1021748

Villarreal, K. V., Wiley, D. C., & Housman, J. M. (2016). Attitudes about partner communication regarding contracptive use among Hispanic male college students. Journal of American College Health, 64(4), 279–287. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2015.1117467

Housman, J. M., & Odum, M. (2016). Essential concepts for healthy living. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

Woolsey, C. L., Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., Barry, A. E., Jacobson, B. H., & Evans, M. W. (2015). Combined use of alcohol and energy drinks increases participation in high-risk drinking and driving behaviors among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 76(4), 615–619. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2015.76.615

Wilson, K. L., Housman, J. M., & Wiley, D. C. (2015). Conceptualizing and implementing a professional development pilot program for public school teachers to strengthen sexuality education. Pedagogy in Health Promotion, 1(4), 194–202. https://doi.org/10.1177/2373379915583676

Smith, M. L., Housman, J., Shinholster, L. A., Dickerson, J. B., & Wilson, K. L. (2014). Health and fitness during childhood. In T. P. Gullota & M. Bloom (Eds.), Encyclopedia of primary prevention and health promotion part II. New York: Springer.

Rigby, J. H., Vela, L., & Housman, J. M. (2013). Understanding athletic trainers’ beliefs toward a multifacted sport-related concussion approach: Application of the theory of planned behavior. J Athl Train, 48(5), 636–644. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-48.3.10

Rigby, J., Vela, J. I., & Housman, J. M. (2013). Understanding athletics trainers beliefs toward a multifaceted sport - related concussion approach: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of Athletic Training, 48(3), 636–644. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-48.3.10

Meaney, K. S., Housman, J. M., Wilcox, M. L., & Cavazos, A. (2012). Examining service-learning in a graduate physical education teacher education course. Examining Service-Learning in a Graduate Physical Education Teacher Education Course, 12(3), 108–124.

Housman, J. M., Meaney, K. S., Wilcox, M., & Cavazos, A. (2012). The impact of service-learning on health education students’ cultural competence, 42(5), 269–278. https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2012.10599245

Housman, J. M., Dorman, S. M., Pruitt, B., Misra, R., & Perko, M. (2011). Consumption of sport-related dietary supplements among NCAA Division 1 female student athletes. American Journal of Health Behavior, 35(4), 438–446. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.35.4.6

Wilson, K. L., Housman, J. M., & Wiley, D. C. (2010). Texas Pediatric Society Foundation. Sexuality Education Academy: Mid-year report.

Housman, J. M. (2010). A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists - 2010. Allentown, PA.

Housman, J. M. (2010). MCHES & CHES Study Guide. A supplement to The Health Education Specialist: A companion guide for professional  excellence (6 ed.) for the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) Examination. Allentown, PA.

Jones, J., Housman, J. M., & McAleese, W. (2009). Exercise, nutrition, and weight management during pregnancy. American Journal of Health Studies, 25(3), 120–127.

Housman, J. M., & Dorman, S. (2008). Dietary and sports supplements: The need for a systematic tracking system. American Journal of Health Studies, 23(1), 35–40.

Rasberry, C. N., Hensleigh, K. E., Housman, J. M., Misra, R., & Miller, P. J. (2007). Determinants of  nutrition label use among college students. American Journal of Health Education, 38(2), 76–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2007.10598947

Prestwich, D., Rankin, L., & Housman, J. (2007). Tracking Sleep Times to reduce tiredness and improve sleep in college students. California Journal of Health Promotion, 5(2), 148–156.

Housman, J. M., & Dorman, S. (2005). The Alameda County Study: A systematic, chronological review. American Journal of Health Education, 36(5), 302–308. https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2005.10608200