Titilayo A Okoror
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CURRICULUM VITAE
TITILAYO AINEGBESUA OKOROR
Health & Kinesiology Department and African American Studies Research Center
College of Health & Human Sciences
Purdue University
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Personal Information
Office Address: Lambert Field-house111-B
800 West Stadium DrivePhone: 765-496-9490
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907Fax: 765-496-1239
Phone (765) 496-9490email:
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Education
2006 PhD, Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University
2002 B.A., English, Pennsylvania State University
Certification
2005HIV/AIDS Counselor, Pennsylvania State Department of Health
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Professional Work Employment
2006 - PresentAssistant Professor
Department of Health and Kinesiology, & African Americans Studies Research Center
Purdue University
2003 - 2010 Research Assistant and Lead Data Analyst
Capacity-building research on HIV/AIDS Stigma in South Africa
5-year grant funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College PA
2004 -2006 Research Assistant,
Department of Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College PA
2002 - 2004 Graduate Assistant
Department of Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College PA
2001 -2002Assistant Coordinator
HIV/AIDS Peer Educators/Counselors
Office of Health Promotion and Education
University Health Services
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College PA
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Publications
*Indicates Student collaborators
Refereed Journal Articles
Fialkowski*, M.K., Okoror, T.A. & Boushey, C.J. (in press). The relevancy of community-based methods: Using diet within Native American and Alaska Native adult populations as an example. Clinical and Translational Science
BeLue R., Okoror T.A., Iwelunmor, J., Taylor, K.D., Degboe, A.N., Agyemang, C. & Ogedegbe, G. (2009). An Overview of Cardiovascular Risk Factor Burden in sub-Saharan African Countries: a Socio-Cultural Perspective. Globalization and Health, 5:10
Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Okoror, T.A., Shefer, T., Brown, D.C., Iwelunmor, J., Smith, E., Adam, M., Simbayi, L., Zungu, N., Dlakulu, R. & Shisana, O. (2009) Stigma, Culture, and HIV and AIDS in the Western Cape, South Africa: An Application of the PEN-3 Cultural Model for Community Based Research. Journal of Black Psychology,35(4):407-432 (awarded 2010 best article by Association of Black Psychologists)
Okoror, T.A., Burton, E.T.*, Saur, S.* & Coleman, J.*(2008) Heterosexual Anal Sex among Minority Students – Results from a Community Needs Assessment. American Journal of Health Studies, 23(3): 136-142
Okoror, T.A., Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Shisana, O., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Smith, E., Brown, D. & Louw, J. (2008). “My mother told me I must not cook anymore” - Food, Culture, and the Contexts of HIV and AIDS related Stigma in Three Communities in South Africa. International Quarterly of Community Health Education, 28(3): 201-213
Iwelunmor, J., Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Okoror, T.A., Brown, D.C. & BeLue, R. (2007). Family Systems and HIV/AIDS in South Africa. International Quarterly for Community Health Education 27(4): 321-335
Avery, G., Okoror, T.A. & Siyangoya, B.* (2008). Disparities in the Quality of Hospital Care: Assessment of Processes of Care. Accepted in Journal ofManaged Care Interface
Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Webster, J.D., Oladosu Okoror, T.A., Shine, R. & Smith-Bankhead, N. (2003). HIV/AIDS and the African American community: Disparities of policy and identity. Phylon, 50 (1-2): 23-46
Book Chapters
Airhihenbuwa, C.O. & Okoror, T.A. (2007). Toward Evidence-Based and Culturally Appropriate Models for Reducing Global Health Disparities: An Africanist Perspective, In Wallace, B.C., From Health Inequity to Equity in Health: A new Global Approach to Health Disparities (Springer Publications).
Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Webster, J.D., & Oladosu, T. (2003). Transforming structural barriers to improve the health of African Americans. In I.L. Livingston (ed.), Handbook of Black American Health. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
Manuscripts Under Review
Okoror, T.A., Falade, C.F., Olorunlana, A.: Can HIV Stigma increase ART Adherence? - Results from a qualitative study in Southwestern Nigeria. Manuscript submitted to AIDS Care
Okoror ,T.A., BeLue, R., Zungu, N., Adam, M.A. & Airhihenbuwa, C.O.: Exploring the Cultural Context of HIV Positive Women Perceptions of Sigma in Healthcare Setting in Western Cape, South Africa. Manuscript submitted to Health Care for Women International
Manuscripts in Preparation
Okoror, T.A., Falade, C.F., Olorunlana, A., & Walker, E.M. (in prep). Context surrounding HIV diagnosis and construction of masculinity: Stigma experiences of heterosexual HIV positive men in southwest Nigeria
Gilbert, T & Okoror, T.A. (in prep). Exploring cross-national differences in sexual risk and alcohol use in four sub-Saharan African countries.
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Paper Presentations
All presentations had referred abstracts
Okoror, T.A., Falade, C.F., Olorunlana, A. & Walker, M.E. (2011). Can HIV Stigma increase ART Adherence? - Results from a qualitative study in Southwestern Nigeria. Presented at the 2011 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, October 30-November 2
Okoror, T.A., Belue, R., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Mohamed, A. & Airhihenbuwa, C.O. (2010).Health Service Delivery Protocols and the Stigmatization of People Living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Presented at the First US Conference on African Immigrant Health, Atlanta Georgia, April 7-10
E. Thomaseo Burton*, Okoror, T.A., Saur, S.* & Coleman, J.* (2008).Disparity in Sexual Identity and Actual Sexual Behaviors among College Students - Results from a Community Needs Assessment. Presented at the Society for Public Health Education Midyear Scientific Conference, Chicago, Illinois, on May 25
Saur, S.,*Okoror, T.A., Butler, S., Burton, E.T.*, Truesdell, J. & Murray, E.* (2008). “What is Good Sex? – Socio-Cultural Constructions of Sexual Satisfaction among College Students. Presented at the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality Western Conference, San Diego, California, on April 11-13
Okoror, T.A. & Airhihenbuwa, C.O. (2007). Socio-cultural contexts of HIV counseling and testing among African American college students. Presented at the 2007 CDC/DHPE National Conference & SOPHE Midyear Scientific Conference, Seattle, Washington, June 9
Okoror, T.A., Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Shisana, O., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Smith, E., Brown, D. & Louw, J. (2007). Food and HIV Stigma – Exploring the Socio-cultural contexts in South Africa. Presented at the Department of Health & Kinesiology Colloquium Series, Spring 2007, April 25
Okoror, T.A., Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Shisana, O., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Smith, E., Brown, D. & Louw, J. (2007). Food and HIV Stigma – Exploring the Socio-cultural contexts in South Africa. Presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association, Boston
Okoror, T.A. (2006).Cultural Identity and HIV/AIDS among African Women. Presented at the 39th Annual Conference of African Heritage Studies Association, “Understanding Health and Well-Being in Africa and its Diasporas,” Tampa Florida, October 19-21
Brown, D.C., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Okoror, T.A., Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Shisana, O., Simbayi, L., Smith, E. & Louw, J. (2006). The Impact of Race and Stigma on People Living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Presented at the 39th Annual Conference of African Heritage Studies Association, “Understanding Health and Well-Being in Africa and its Diasporas,” Tampa Florida, October 19-21
Okoror, T.A. (2006). The “Feminization of HIV/AIDS” Among Sub-Saharan African Women: Exploring Health Factors through Cultural Models.” Presented at the First Annual Health Disparities Conference at Teachers College, Columbia University, March 10-11
Poster Presentations
Okoror, T.A., BeLue, R., Idris, O. & Adelakun, A. (2010). “They say eating carbohydrates or sugar” – Perceptions and daily experiences of people living with diabetes and hypertension in Lagos, Nigeria. Presented at the 2010 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Denver Colorado, November 6-10
BeLue, R., Okoror, T.A., Ndao, F., Diaw, M. (2010). Experiences with Cardiovascular Risk Management in Dakar, Senegal West Africa. Presented at the 2010 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Denver Colorado, November 6-10
Siangonya, B.*, Okoror, T.A., Belue, R. & Hunte, H. (2010). “A Silent Killer”: How Zambian Immigrants in a Midwestern State Explain Hypertension. Presented at the 2010 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Denver Colorado, November 6-10
BeLue, R., Okoror, T.A.,Ndao, F.Diaw, M. (2010).Experiences with Cardiovascular Risk Management in Dakar, Senegal West Africa. Presented at the 2010 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Denver Colorado, November 6-10
Okoror, T.A., Saur, S.*, Butler, S., E. Thomaseo Burton* & Murray, E.* (2009) “What is Good Sex? – Socio-Cultural Constructions of Sexual Satisfaction among College Students. Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 19 – 23
Okoror, T.A., Belue, R., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Mohamed, A. & Airhihenbuwa, C.O. (2008). Health Service Delivery Protocols and the Stigmatization of People Living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Presented at the 2008 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, October 25-28
Okoror,T.A., E. Thomaseo Burton*, Saur, S.* & Coleman, J.* (2008). Heterosexual Anal Sex among College Students – Results from a Needs Assessment. Presented at the 2008 Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, California, October 25-29
Iwelunmor, J., Okoror, T.A., Zungu-Dirwayi, N. & Airhihenbuwa, C.O. (2008). “The first thing that comes to mind is death” – PLWHAs’ Perceptions about HIV/AIDS in Three South African Communities. Presented at the 2008 American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, October 25-28
Avery, G.H., Okoror, T.A. & Siangonya, B.* (2007). “Disparities in the Quality of Hospital Care: Assessment of the Relationships Between Market Characteristics, Hospital Characteristics, and Appropriate Processes of Care.” Presented at the 24th AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Orlando, FL, June 3-5
Airhihenbuwa, C.O., Shisana, O., Zungu-Dirwayi, N., Simbayi, L., Shefer, T., Adams, M.,Okoror, T.A.,Smith, E.,Brown, D. & Louw, J. (2006). Experiences of Family members and Health Care Workers and the Contexts of Stigmatization of PLWHA in South Africa. Presented at the XVI International AIDS Conference, August 13-18
Okoror, T.A., Airhihenbuwa, C.O.Kennedy, S. (2005).Effect of Enhanced HIV Counseling on Students testing Negative for HIV/AIDS. Presented at the 2005 Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia
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On-going Research
Application and Dissemination of a Culture-Centered Approach to Tailoring Comparative Effectiveness Research Summary Guides (CERDG) - to optimize the reach, effectiveness and access of the CERSGs on heart disease among African Americans in Indiana ($1.5 million, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (Role – Co-Inv)
Socio-cultural Context of HIV Stigma in southwest Nigeria: exploring the cultural context of how people living with HIV/AIDS experience stigma in southwest Nigeria (Role – PI)
Daily Management of Hypertension and Diabetes in Nigeria & Senegal: qualitative assessment of patient management of hypertension and diabetes in Nigeria and Senegal (Co-PI)
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Grants & Contracts
2010-2013 Co-Investigator, Application and Dissemination of a Culture-Centered Approach to Tailoring Comparative Effectiveness Research Summary Guides. Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ). ($1.5million) PI is Mohan Dutta
2011 -2012Co-Investigator,Post-Harvest Loss and Mycotoxin Reduction in the Commodity Value Chain in Maize Production in Ghana. Purdue Global Policy Research Institute. ($30,000) PI is Klein Ilelji.
2009 Principal Investigator, Planning & Evaluating a University Community Health Fair. College of Liberal Arts, Community Building Initiative/ Interdisciplinary Studies and Engagement Fund. ($2,500)
2008 Principal Investigator, Perceptions of students on a service learning- study abroad program to South Africa and Swaziland. College of Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies and Engagement Fund. ($2,000)
2007 Principal Investigator, Community Health Needs Assessment of Purdue Students.College of Liberal ArtsTeaching Development Incentive Grant, Purdue University.($344.96)
2005 Principal Investigator, Effect of HIV Risk Reduction Telephone Counseling on Students Testing Negative for HIV. The Pennsylvania State University Africana Research Center. ($1,000)
Under ReviewCo-Principal Investigator, Application of Cultured Centered Approach to Improve Strategies for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Southwestern Nigeria. United States Agency for International Development (USAID). ($500,000)
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Student Advisement
2011 Marie Fialkowski, Doctoral Dissertation Advisor and Chair, Purdue University “Dietary Patterns of Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations.”
2011 Bota-Miller Ainsley, Master’s Thesis Advisor and Chair, Purdue University “Rape Myth Acceptance Among Student Participants in a Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign on a College Campus.”
2011 Mun Yee Tham, Master’s Thesis Advisor and Chair, Purdue University “Examining the perceptions and factors influencing eating habits in Singapore.”
2010 Stephanie Saur, Doctoral Dissertation Advisor and Chair, Purdue University “German Students' Sexual Behaviors & Perceptions about Sexuality Education in
Baden-Wuerttemberg & Policy Implications for High School Teachers and
Bildungsplanbeauftragte (Curriculum Development Board)
2010 Bella Siangonya, Master’s Thesis Advisor and Chair, Purdue University “Explanatory Models for Hypertension among Zambian Immigrants in a Midwestern State.”
2010 Syidah Abdullah, Master’s Thesis Advisor and Co-Chair, Purdue University “Grandparents caring for grandchildren: what we know and what we need to know.”
2009 E. Thomaseo Burton, Master’s Thesis Advisor and Chair, Purdue University “Process Evaluation of a Mental Health Fair.”
Member on Students’ Doctoral Dissertations & Master’s Committees
Doctoral Dissertations
2011 Raven Pfister, “Post-colonial discourse analysis of the Kabul Beauty School and The Beauty Academy of Kabul.” (Purdue University)
2011 Lalatendu Acharya, “Co-creating spaces for positive transformative change: Health and HIV/AIDS outcomes for the indigenous people of Koraput.” (Purdue University)
2011 Jennifer Gill Rosier,“Finding the Love Guru in you: Examining the effectiveness of a sexual coaching skill training program.” (Purdue University)
2009 Qian Wang, “Doctor-Patient Communication & Patient Satisfaction: a cross-cultural comparative study between China & US.” (Purdue University)
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
2009 Annie Elbe, “Global Health Perspectives: a two-week public health service learning program in Swaziland and its effect on cultural awareness.” (Purdue University)
2009 Anne Fogler, “Swaziland perceptions of US health promotion students participating in a service learning project.” (Purdue University)
Masters of Science (MS)
2008 Laura Soledad Gigena, “The influence of language disparities between American Physician and female Hispanic patients on patient satisfaction and their perceived health status.” (Purdue University)
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Teaching Experience
Purdue University, West Lafayette (‘H’- indicates Honors Option)
HK 621 Public Health Seminar: Spring 2012
HK 567 Diversity & Health: Spring 2007, 2008, 2009
HK 581 International Health: Fall 2008, Fall 2009
HK 490 Global Perspectives: Fall 2008
AAS 371(H)Issues in African American Health: Fall 2006, Spring 2008, 2009, 2012
AAS 371T(H)Issues in Contemporary Africa: Fall 2008, 2010
AAS 373(H) Black Women Rising: Fall 2011
HK 365 Introduction to Principles of Community Health: Fall 2007, Fall 2010
HK 225 Human Sexuality: Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
IDIS 271(H)Introduction to African American Studies: Spring 2007
Pennsylvania State University
BBH 101Introduction to Biobehavioral Health:Summer 2003
Teaching Assistants
BBH 310W Research Methods for Studying Biobehavioral Health: Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2004
BBH 316 Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion: Spring 2004, Spring 2005
BBH 440 Global Health: Fall 2005
Invited Lectures (Purdue University)
HK 621 Public Health Seminar: Conducting Community Based Participartory Research (CBPR), Thursday, March 27th, 2008, Purdue University
HK 440Human Disease: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Tuesday, April 6th 2010
HK 590 Graduate Student Orientation Seminar:HIV Stigma Research, September 2006
HK 135 Introduction to Health and Kinesiology: Undergraduate program in Health Promotion, February 2007
Invited Lectures (Penn State University)
BBH 446 Human Sexuality as a Health Concern: Me, My Health and HIV, November 3, 2005.
BBH 302 Assessing HIV/AIDS Impact on African Families & Children through Cultural models
, September 21, 2005
HDFS 429Advanced Child Development: Children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Africa
, September 28, 2004
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University/Departmental Service Activities
2011 College of Health & Human Sciences Engagement Strategic Plan Development committee
2009 – Present MPH Curriculum Committee
2006 – Present MPH Planning and Implementation Committee
2006 – Present Health & Kinesiology Graduate Committee
2006 – Present African American Studies Curriculum Committee
2009 – 2010 Planning Member, Purdue University Healthy Planet Initiative
2008 Reviewer, Purdue University Graduate School Bilsland Strategic Initiatives Fellowship
2010 Search Committee member for joint faculty position African American Studies and Anthropology
2010 Health & Kinesiology Corrigan & Hanson Award Committee member
2007 Search committee member for joint faculty position in Sociology and African American Studies Research Center
2007 Search Committee member for joint faculty position in Anthropology and African American Studies Research Center
2007 Search Committee member for Health Education Instructor and Faculty position
2007 Purdue Research Foundation Graduate Student Award Committee member
2007 Graduate Student Teaching Award Committee Chair
2007 Search Committee member, Health & Kinesiology
2007 Health & Kinesiology Diversity Forum Committee member
2007 Departmental Head Review Committee member
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Services to Professional & Community Organizations
Reviewing Activities
Journals
2010 Journal of the National Medical Association
2010 - PresentAIDS Care
2009 - PresentJournal of Black Studies
2009 - PresentContemporary Clinical Trials
2009 Culture, Health & Sexuality
2009 Ghanaian Medical Journal
2008 - PresentJournal of Health Communication
2008 – PresentJournal of Black Psychology
2007 – Present Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Conferences
2011Reviewed conference abstracts for Caucus on Refugee & Immigrant Health, American Public Health Association Annual Conference on Healthy Communities Promote Healthy Minds & Bodies, October 29-November 2, 2011
2009 Reviewed conference abstracts for the Society for Public Health and Prevention Research Centers (SOPHE/PRC) joint mid-year scientific conference on Advocate, Communicate and Translate for Enhancing Research April 6-10,
2007 Abstracts Reviewer: Society for Public Health Education Midyear Scientific Conference
Grants
2009 Reviewed research grant application for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in response to CDC Public Health Dissertation Research (R36)PAR07- 231: CDC Grants for Public Health Dissertation Research (November 2009)
2008 Reviewed research grant application for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in response to CDC Public Health Dissertation Research (R36) PAR07- 231: CDC Grants for Public Health Dissertation Research
2007 Reviewed research grant application for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in response to CDC Public Health Dissertation Research (R36)
2007 Reviewed research grant application for Centers of Excellence in the Elimination of Disparities (CEEDs), under the auspices of Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health across the US (REACH US), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), CDC-RFA- D07-707
2007 Reviewed research grant application for Action Community (ACs), under the auspices of Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health across the US (REACH US), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), RFA DP-07-707
Board Memberships, Chairs & Moderators
2010 - Present Program Chair, Caucus on Refugee & Immigrant Health, American Public Health Association
2011 Planning Committee Member, National Society for Public Health Education Mid-year Scientific Meeting, 2012
2011 Moderator,Initiatives and strategies for engaging immigrant communities, public health practitioners, researchers, and policy makers in public dialogue and political actions that promote healthy immigrant/refugees’ communities at 2011 American Public Health Annual Conference, Washington DC, October 30-November 2, 2011