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.

Berumen-Flucker, B., Esqueda, K., Ledezma, K., Barrientez, T. C., Williams, R. D., & Romero, S. (2025). Culture, acculturation, and physical activity among U.S. Hispanic/Latino adults. American Journal of Health Behavior, 49(1), 36–53.

Levy, T. M., Williams, R. D., Odum, M., Housman, J. M., & McDonald, J. D. (2024). Impact of COVID-19 stress on food insecurity and fruit and vegetable consumption among college students. Journal of American College Health, 72(6), 1947–1954. https://doi.org/doi: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2098033

Bates, K., Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., & Odum, M. (2024). LGBTQIA+ individuals’ experiences with intimate partner violence and perceptions of victim services. Violence & Victims, 39(4), 495–511. https://doi.org/DOI:  10.1891/VV-2022-0186

Williams, R. D., Kitts, G., Levy, T. M., Housman, J. M., & Berumen-Flucker, B. (2024). Relationship of perceived racial discrimination and age of onset for cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use among adolescents. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 11(6), 1760–1769. Retrieved from https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/psp/hbpr/pre-prints/content-psphbpr_1161

Banton, K., Williams, R. D., & Housman, J. M. (2023). Systematic review of college-based bystander interventions to reduce sexual violence. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 10(2), 1204–1217.

Williams, R. D., & Gutierrez, A. (2022). Increased likelihood of forced sexual intercourse, sexual violence, and sexual dating violence victimization among sexual minority youth. Journal of Community Health, 47(2), 193–200. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-021-01033-9

Levy, T., Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., Odum, M., & McDonald, J. D. (2022). COVID-19 stress, food insecurity, and fruit and vegetable consumption among university students. Health Education Monograph, 39(1), 11–17.

Kim, J., Kim, J., Williams, R. D., & Han, A. (2021). The association of social support and leisure time physical activity with mental health among individuals with cancer. American Journal of Health Promotion, 35(3), 362–368. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0890117120961321

Traphagan, H. M., Dixon, M. O., Williams, R. D., & Haskard Zolnierek, K. B. (2021). Motivations, confidence, and training of third-party providers of sexuality education. The Health Educator, 53(2), 48–59.

Ortega, S., Williams, R. D., & Odum, M. (2021). Exposure to sexual health education during elementary school impacts perceived knowledge of STI prevention and contraception among college students. The Health Educator, 53(2), 32–42.

Hawk, C., Amorin-Woods, L., Evans, Jr., M. W., Whedon, J., Daniels, C., Williams, R. D., … Redwood, D. (2021). The role of chiropractic care in providing health promotion and clinical preventive services for adult patients with musculoskeletal pain: A clinical practice guideline. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 27(10), 850–867. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1089/acm.2021.0184

Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., & McDonald, J. D. (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, 118S-123S. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/1524839919882385

Khankhkam, 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/doi: 10.1007/s10900-020-00811-1

Hall, M., Williams, R., Ford-Wade, A., Bergman, R., & Murphy-Cromeans, E. (2020). Religiosity and sexting behaviors among college students. Journal of Religion and Health, 59(1), 484–496.

Williams, R. D., Woolsey, C. L., & Housman, J. (2019). High-risk alcohol use associated with past 30-day energy drink use. American Journal of Health Studies, 33(3), 113–117.

Xu, L., Odum, M., Williams, R. D., & Housman, J. (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.

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

Odum, M., Housman, J. M., & Williams, R. D. (2018). Factors impacting adolescent fruit and vegetable consumption: Data from the National Cancer Institute’s Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) Study. Health Behavior Research, 1(2), 23.

Rogers, C., Tidwell, D., Briley, C., Olivier, B., Allsopp, M., & Williams, R. D. (2018). Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy improves outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Dietetics Association, 2018(2S), A-148.

Hayes, E., & Williams, R. D. (2018). STI-Free Student Community: A social-ecological strategy to increase student access to sexual health information and contraceptives. Health Education Monograph, 35(1), 16–22.

Housman, J. M., & Williams, R. D. (2018). Adolescent nonmedical use of opioids and alcohol mixed with energy drinks. American Journal of Health Behavior, 42(5), 65–73.

Sather, T., Woolsey, C., Delorey, D., & Williams, R. D. (2018). Energy drink and nutritional supplement beliefs among naval aviation candidates. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, 89(8), 731–736.

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., Jennifer Evans, Bishop, J. M., & Ray, V. (2018). Urban and rural adolescents’ points-of-access for alcohol and tobacco. Journal of Community Health, 43(2), 406–411. https://doi.org/doi: 10.1007/s10900-017-0438-0

Evans, M. W., Ndetan, H., Ka Sekhon, V., Williams, R. D., Oliver, B., Perko, M. A., … Singh, K. P. (2018). Adult use of complementary and integrative approaches to improve athletic performance. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 24(1), 30–37.

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.

Housman, J., Williams, R. D., & Woolsey, C. L. (2017). Energy drinks and energy shot use associated with non-medical prescription opioid use among adolescents. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(4), 186–194.

Woolsey, C. L., Housman, J. M., Williams, R. D., Jacobson, B. H., Sather, T. E., & Evans, M. W. (2017). Age at first energy drink use as a predictor of college student high-risk driving behaviors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(5S), 422. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518037.42338.8b

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

Walker, J., Hunt, B. P., Oliver, B. P., & Williams, R. D. (2017). Overlapping responsibilities of Certified Health Education Specialists and Certified Athletic Trainers. Louisiana Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 81(1), 24–30.

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.

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

Sather, T. E., Williams, R. D., Delorey, D. R., & Woolsey, C. L. (2017). Caffeine consumption among naval aviation candidates. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, 88(4), 399–405.

Treloar, J., Tidwell, D., Williams, R. D., Buys, D., Oliver, B., & Yates, J. (2017). Applying Theory of Planned Behavior to Energy Drink Consumption in Community College Students. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(1), 35–47.

McAllister, M., Webb, H., Tidwell, D., Smith, J., Fountain, B., Schilling, W., & Williams, R. (2016). Exogenous carbohydrate reduces cortisol response from combined mental and physical stress. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 37(4), 1159–1165.

Murphy, T. C., Tidwell, D. K., Hall, M. E., Williams, R. D., Briley, C. A., & Hunt, B. P. (2016). Exploring a healthy living variable using Theory of Planned Behavior. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 3(3), 187–197.

Evans, J., Williams, R. D., McDonald, J., & Housman, J. M. (2016). Barriers to implementing the Last Drag tobacco Cessation program for LGBTQIA community. Texas Journal of Public Health, 25–26.

Williams, R. D., Housman, J. M., Evans, J. L., & Hunt, B. P. (2016). Measurement of particulate matter in pubs and bars both pre and post implementation of a smoke free ordinance. Texas Journal of Public Health, 40–41.

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

Williams, R. D., Day, T. F., Hall, M. E., & Hunt, B. P. (2016). Measuring student perceptions of university tobacco-free policy: The Campus Tobacco-Free Policy Scale. American Journal of Health Studies, 31(4), 199–204.

Odum, M., Housman, J., Williams, R. D., Bishop, J. M., & Burson, S. (2016). Predicting U.S. adolescent fruit and vegetable consumption: Which Socio-ecological factors matter? American Journal of Health Studies, 31(4), 213–221.

Housman, J., Williams, R., & Woolsey, C. (2016). Impact of alcohol and alcohol mixed with energy drinks on illicit prescription stimulant use among a national sample of 12th grade students. American Journal on Addictions, 25(5), 378–384.

Sather, T. E., Woolsey, C. L., Williams, R. D., Evans, M. W., & Cromartie, F. (2016). Age of first use of energy beverages predicts future maximal consumption among naval pilot and flight officer candidates. Addictive Behaviors Reports, 3, 9–13.

Hall, M. A., Williams, R. D., & Hunt, B. P. (2015). Assessment of attitudes regarding tobacco-free campus policy and secondhand smoke exposure among college students, faculty and staff. American Journal of Health Education, 48(1), 48–57.

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 Increased Participation in High-Risk Drinking and Driving Behaviors among College Students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol & Drugs, 76(3), 615–619.

Hall, M. E., Williams, R. D., Penhollow, T. M., Rhodes, K. E., & Hunt, B. P. (2015). Factors associated with discrimination among minority college students. American Journal of Health Behavior, 39(3), 318–329.

Lancaster, S., Tidwell, D. K., Silva, J. L., & Williams, R. D. (2015). Dietary fiber education for diverticular disease did not affect hospital readmission rates. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 115(9), A-31.

Woolsey, C. L., Williams, R. D., Jacobson, B. H., Housman, J. M., Evans, M. W., Sather, T. E., … Davidson, R. T. (2015). Increased energy drink use as a predictor for illicit prescription stimulant use. Substance Abuse, 36(4), 413–419.

Perko, M. A., Williams, R. D., & Evans, M. W. (2015). Sports supplements and females athletes: Risks, reality, and recommendations. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 23(2), 89–92.

Woolsey, conrad L., Williams, R. D., Lenoir, C. L., Mannion, J., Evans, M. W., & Ramcharan, M. (2015). Using positive motivation techniques to gain control of eating behaviors: A clinical review on building confidence and routines for sustainable body transformation. Topics in Integrative Health Care, 6(2). Retrieved from http://www.tihcij.com/pdf/Vol6i2/using-positive-motivation.pdf

Robinson, J. N., Tidwell, D. K., Briley, C. A., Williams, R. D., Taylor, W. N., & Threadgill, P. (2015). Eve’s Apple: A faith-based nutrition education pilot program for African American women. American Journal of Health Studies, 30(2), 81–89.

Woolsey, C. L., Jacobson, B. H., Williams, R. D., Barry, A. E., Davidson, R. T., Evans, M. W., & Beck, N. C. (2015). Comparison of the combined-use of alcohol & energy drinks to alcohol-only on high risk driving. Substance Use & Misuse, 50(1), 1–7.

Doxtater, L. T., Tidwell, D. K., Williams, R. D., & Burney, L. (2014). The effect of low sodium diet education in the prevention of hospital readmission for heart failure patients. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2014(S2), A-28.

Arick, M., Hunt, B. P., Williams, R. D., & Mitchell, Q. (2014). Smokeless tobacco and youth: An underserved public health concern. Journal of the Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 2(2), 29–43.

Day, T. F., Williams, R. D., Hunt, B. P., & Hall, M. E. (2014). Perceptions of tobacco-free campus policies among university residence hall student employees. American Journal of Health Studies, 29(3), 163–170.

Wagganer, J., Williams, R. D., & Barnes, J. T. (2014). The effects of a four-week primary and secondary speed training protocol on 40-yard sprint times in female college soccer players. Journal of Human Sport & Exercise, 9(3), 713–726.

Ndetan, H., Evans, M. W., Williams, R. D., Woolsey, C. L., & Swartz, J. (2014). Use of movement therapies and relaxation techniques for management of health conditions among children. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 20(4), 44–50.

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., Hall, M. E., Day, T. F., & Hunt, B. P. (2014). Analysis of restaurant indoor air quality in smoking-allowed vs. smoke-free college communities. American Journal of Health Studies, 29(1), 174–180.

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., Holman, T., & Hunt, B. P. (2014). Substance use prevention among at-risk rural youth: Piloting the social ecological One Life program. Journal of At-Risk Issues, (18), 19–26.

Williams, R. D. (2013). Correlation of Societal Risk Factors and Substance Use Among Rural African-American Youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 52(2), S16–S17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.10.043

Cossman, R. E., Williams, R. D., Hunt, B. P., Slinkard, S. B., Fratesi, C. A., & Day, T. F. (2013). College students sense of cycling capability deters helmet use: Implications for safety helmet ordinances. American Journal of Health Sciences, 4(2), 51–54.

Williams, R. D. (2013). Obesity and transitory healthcare utilization interferes with acromegaly diagnosis. Topics in Integrative Health Care, 4(1).

Woolsey, C. L., Mannion, J., Williams, R. D., Steffen, W., Aruguete, M. S., Evans, M. W., … Beck, N. C. (2013). Understanding emotional and binge eating: From sports training to tailgating. Sport Journal, 16, 16-Jan.

Williams, R. D. (2013). Counseling and coaching on physical activity. In C. Hawk & M. Evans (Eds.), Health Promotion and Wellness: An Evidence-Based Approach Guide to Clinical Preventive Services. Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

Williams, R. D. (2012). Social ecological assessment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among rural youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 50(2S), S72–S73.

Williams, R. D. (2012). Alcohol Policy Influences on College Freshman Athletes’ Alcohol Consumption. Journal of Adolescent Health, 50(2), S71–S72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.10.192

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., Leoni, E., & Hunt, B. P. (2012). Social Ecological Assessment of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Among Rural Youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 50(2), S72–S73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.10.194

Williams, R. D. (2012). Alcohol consumption and policy perception among college freshman athletes. American Journal of Health Sciences, 3(1), 17–22.

Williams, R. D., & Williams, A. R. (2012). Creative writing in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 5(4), 327–330.

Evans, M. W., Ndetan, H., Perko, M. A., Williams, R. D., & Walker, C. (2012). Dietary supplement use by children and adolescents in the United States to enhance sport performance: Results of the National Health Interview Survey. Journal of Primary Prevention, 33(1), 3–12.

Dong, B. E., Williams, R. D., & Hunt, B. P. (2012). Overlapping responsibilities of Certified Health Education Specialists and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. Topics in Integrative Health Care, 3(2).

Evans, M. W., Ndetan, H., Perko, M. A., Williams, R. D., & Walker, C. (2012). Response to: Commentary to Dietary supplement use by children and adolescents in the United States to enhance sport performance: Results of the National Health Interview Survey. Journal of Primary Prevention, 33(5–6), 227–228.

Ndetan, H., Evans, M. W., Williams, R. D., Perko, M. A., & Walker, C. (2011). Use of sports enhancement supplement by adolescents in the United States: Analysis of National Health Interview Survey 2007 child alternative medicine core sample. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 25(1), 92.

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., & Leoni, E. L. (2011). Social and epidemiological assessment of drug use: A case study of rural youth in Missouri. American Journal of Health Studies, 26(2), 79–86.

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., Humphries, R., Hunt, B. P., & Henry, E. (2011). Beliefs and intentions of restaurant patrons regarding secondhand smoke exposure and smoke-free ordinances. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 21(1), 123–131.

Williams, R. D. (2011). Clinical brief: Acromegaly in adults. Topics in Integrative Health Care, 2(4).

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., Hunt, B. P., & Winborne, H. (2011). Health beliefs related to secondhand smoke and smoke free policies in a college community. American Journal of Health Studies, 26(3), 152–159.

Williams, R. D., Evans, M. W., & Perko, M. A. (2011). Health promotion advocacy: A practitioners role in prevention of sports injuries. Topics in Integrative Health Care, 2(1).

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J., & Leoni, E. (2010). Reducing risk factors for high-risk rural youth through after-school programming. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 13, 31.

Williams, R. D., Barnes, J. T., & Pujol, T. J. (2010). Comparison of body composition assessment techniques in a non-athletic, non-obese young adult population. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(1). https://doi.org/doi: 10.1097/01.JSC.0000367239.99342.3b

Pujol, T. J., Elder, C. L., Nahikian-Nelms, M., Kearney, M. L., Loenneke, J. L., & Williams, R. D. (2010). A comparison of resting metabolic rate assessment techniques on collegiate gymnasts. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(1). https://doi.org/doi: 10.1097/01.JSC.0000367199.41925.2d

Perko, M. A., Evans, M. W., & Williams, R. D. (2010). Does evidence support the use of performance-enhancing supplements in youth sports? A qualitative review of literature and policy. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 11(1), 726–730.

Ndetan, H., Evans, M. W., & Williams, R. D. (2009). Future chiropractors and health promotion: Implication of chiropractic education. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 23(1), 85.

Leach, R. A., Evans, M. W., Williams, R. D., & Privett, D. (2009). Grand rounds: Teen with back pain complicated by obesity. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 10(2), 687–691.

Williams, R. D. (2009, January). Seeing clearly in 2009: Glaucoma Awareness Month. The Best Years, 23(2), 4.

Evans, M. W., Ramcharan, M., Floyd, R., Globe, G., Ndetan, H., Williams, R. D., & Ivie, R. (2009). A proposed protocol for hand and table sanitizing in chiropractic clinics and education institutions. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 8(1), 38–47.

Evans, M. W., Ndetan, H., & Williams, R. D. (2009). Intentions of chiropractic interns regarding use of health promotion in practice: Applying Theory of Reasoned Action to identify attitudes, beliefs, and influencing factors. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 23(1), 17–27.

Williams, R. D., Perko, M. A., Usdan, S. L., Leeper, J. D., Belcher, D., & Leaver-Dunn, D. D. (2008). Influences on alcohol use among NCAA athletes: Application of the Social Ecology Model. American Journal of Health Studies, 23(3), 151–159.

Evans, M. W., Williams, R. D., & Perko, M. A. (2008). Public health advocacy and chiropractic: A guide to helping your community reach its health objectives. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 7(2), 71–77.

Williams, R. D. (2008, January 8). Avoiding heat-related illness. The Best Years, 22(5), 15.

Williams, R. D. (2008, January 8). Effects of second-hand smoke. The Best Years, 22(11), 12.

Williams, R. D. (2008, January 8). Recognizing the signs of diabetes. The Best Years, 22(3).

Evans, M. W., & Williams, R. D. (2007). Policies and sport-enhancing supplements in adolescents: Could what we don’t know hurt them? Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, 44(2), 7–14.

Williams, R. D. (2007, January 7). What you need to know about your cholesterol. The Best Years, 21(6).

Williams, R. D., Perko, M. A., Belcher, D., Leaver-Dunn, D. D., Usdan, S. L., & Leeper, J. D. (2006). Use of Social Ecology Model to address alcohol use among college athletes. American Journal of Health Studies, 21(4), 228–237.

Williams, R. D. (2006, January 6). Kicking your bad habit:  Ways to stop smoking. The Best Years, 20(8), 23-.