Keith A. King

Dr. Keith A. King is a Professor and Director of the Center for Prevention Science. His research emphases include adolescent health promotion, suicide, violence and substance abuse prevention, mental health promotion, sexual health, survey development, and program evaluation. He has published over 200 professional articles in peer-reviewed journals and has delivered more than 300 professional presentations at international, national, and regional conferences. His research studies have been cited in various websites and popular press publications, including Newsweek, WebMD, CBS Medscape and Counseling Today.  Dr. King thoroughly enjoys mentoring students on research and has coauthored more than 150 research articles and presentations with students.
 
In 2001, he received the American Association for Health Education Horizon Award as the nation’s health educator demonstrating prominence in the profession. In 2004, he received the Simon Anderson Faculty Award for his dedication toward the educational advancement of student-athletes. In 2008, he received the UC Teaching Professor of the Year Award (UC Dolly Cohen Award), the most prestigious teaching award distributed at the University of Cincinnati for his excellence in teaching. In 2009, he was inducted into the UC Academy of Fellows in Teaching and Learning and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Toledo College of Health Science and Human Service. In 2017, he received the Mid-Career Research Scientist Award from UC for his sustained productivity in research. He is considered a national expert on adolescent suicide and substance abuse prevention.

He has helped to secure in excess of $3 million in grants and contracts from SAMHSA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Education, and various other health organizations.  He collaborated with Johns Hopkins and NIOSH to secure external funding to train undergraduate students on how to conduct public health research.
 
Dr. King is an active member of the American School Health Association, American Academy of Health Behavior, and the Society for Public Health Education. He is the former Chair of the Research Council for the American School Health Association and has consulted for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Registry of Effective Programs, and the National Institute for Occupational Health. He also serves as the Cincinnati Regional Epidemiologist for the Ohio Substance Abuse Network of the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. He has developed various statewide projects for the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Department of Medicaid, and various other agencies. He served as the primary investigator evaluating the efficacy of a statewide project assisting mothers who are addicted to opiates.  Currently, he is the Primary Investigator for a multi-year grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction which is aimed at developing a statewide suicide postvention infrastructure throughout Ohio. 
 
Dr. King worked for several years in an inpatient psychiatric facility for adolescents, assisted the Southern Health Board of County Cork, Ireland in developing teen suicide and drug prevention efforts, and has assisted numerous schools, communities, coalitions, health departments and state agencies in establishing adolescent substance abuse, violence and suicide prevention initiatives. He believes that helping children and adolescents to become positively connected to positive people and positive situations, especially their family, school and community, is critical to their overall engagement in healthy behaviors.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Education: University of Toledo Toledo, OH, 08-1998 ((Minor in Counseling and Human Services Education) (Minor in Counseling ), Dissertation Research: High school health teachers' and High school counselors’ perceptions of adolescent suicide)

Master of Science and Education (M.S.Ed.) in Public Health: University of Toledo Toledo, OH, 12-1995

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology: Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH, 05-1990 ((Minor in Sociology))

09-01-2001 -08-31-2009 Faculty Advisor, Gamma Eta Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

09-01-2004 -08-31-2009 Associate Professor, Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OH

09-01-1998 -08-31-2004 Assistant Professor, Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

08-31-1996 -06-30-1998 First Aid Coordinator, Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

09-01-1994 -06-30-1998 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

02-02-1991 -06-30-1998 Mental Health Associate, Charter Behavioral Health Systems, Maumee, OH

11-01-1992 -02-28-1993 Mental Health Technician, Mercy Hospital, Toledo, OH

08-01-2017 -To Present Director, Center for Prevention Science, University of Cincinnati,

08-01-2011 -07-31-2019 Doctoral Program Director,

09-01-2009 -07-31-2017 Program Director, Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati,

09-01-2009 -To Present Professor, Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati,

09-01-2009 -07-31-2017 Graduate Program Director, Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati,

Investigators:King, K.A. 2009 -2010 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services A Model Drug Abuse Education Awareness Program Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 02-2008 University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Ohio middle school students' perceptions regarding school climate Role:Co-PI Type:Grant

Investigators:King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Elgas, P. 2008 -2009 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Family-Based Prevention Education Project Role:PI Completed Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:King, K.A. 2008 -2009 National Institutes of Health Social, Psychological, and Behavioral Factors Associated with Adolescent Inhalant Abuse Role:Co-PI Pending Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 01-2007 University of Cincinnati, College of Education Student-Faculty Mentoring Research Grant, Teachers’ knowledge, self-efficacy, and perceived needs in preventing substance abuse among high school athletes Role:Co-PI Completed

Investigators:King, K.A. 2007 -2008 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Family-Based Prevention Distance Education Project Role:Evaluation Director & Project Collaborator Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:King, K.A., & Gurumurthy, P. 01-2006 University of Cincinnati, College of Education Student-Faculty Mentoring Research Grant Caregivers' perceived caregiving-related stress and mental health status: A pilot study Role:Co-PI Completed

Investigators:Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Elgas, P. 2006 -2007 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Family-Based Prevention Distance Education Project Role:Evaluation Director & Project Collaborator Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:King, K.A., & Graman, P. 02-2005 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Student-Faculty Mentoring Research Grant High school athletic trainers’ perceived confidence and needs in preventing eating disorders among athletes Completed

Investigators:Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Elgas, P. 2005 -2006 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Family-Based Prevention Distance Education Project Role:Evaluation Director & Project Collaborator Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Elgas, P. 2004 -2005 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Family-Based Prevention Distance Education Project Role:Evaluation Director & Project Collaborator Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:King, K.A. 2004 -2006 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Ohio Bridgebuilders Project - Building Coalitions to Reduce Youth Alcohol Use Role:Evaluator Completed Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Elgas, P. 2003 -2004 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Family-Based Prevention Education Project Role:Evaluation Director & Project Collaborator Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:King, K.A. 2002 -2004 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Ohio Bridgebuilders Project - Building Coalitions to Reduce Youth Alcohol Use Role:Evaluator Completed Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:King, K.A., & Ashbrock, S. 01-25-2001 University of Cincinnati College of Education Student-Faculty Mentoring Research Grant The relationship between self-esteem and adoption of healthy behaviors in corporate employees Role:Co-PI Completed

Investigators:King, K.A., & Holmes, J. 02-2000 University of Cincinnati College of Education Student-Faculty Mentoring Research Grant Athletic trainers’ knowledge and perceived self-efficacy regarding college athletes with eating disorders Role:Co-PI Completed

Investigators:King, K.A., & Turner, S. 02-1999 University of Cincinnati College of Education Student-Faculty Mentoring Research Grant The extent of nutrition education delivered to patients by family practice physicians Role:Co-PI Completed

Investigators:King, K.A. 1999 University of Cincinnati Faculty Research Grant, High school principals’ knowledge and perceptions of adolescent suicide Role:PI Completed

Grant: #99-8028-CPREV-P-08-9227 Investigators:Elgas, Peggy; King, Keith; Wagner, Donald 07-01-2007 -06-30-2008 Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services A Model Drug Abuse Education Awareness Project Role:Collaborator $235,663.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #CSEE Investigators:Hedrick, Bonnie; King, Keith; Wagner, Donald 12-01-2007 -06-30-2009 Ohio Department of Education Ohio Safe and Drug Free Schools Role:Collaborator $456,450.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #CPREV-P-09-9227 Investigators:King, Keith 07-01-2008 -06-30-2009 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration A Model Drug Abuse Education Awareness Project Role:PI $229,949.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #99-8028-CPREV-P-10-9227 Investigators:King, Keith 07-01-2009 -06-30-2010 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration A Model Drug Abuse Education Awareness Project Role:PI $205,551.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #99-8028-CPREV-P-11-9227 Investigators:King, Keith 07-01-2010 -06-30-2011 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration A Model Drug Abuse Education Awareness Project Role:PI $205,551.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #sub Kennedy Krieger Inst/MN000025 Investigators:King, Keith; Vidourek, Rebecca 09-15-2013 -09-15-2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public health Leadership and Learning Undergraduate Student Success Program Role:PI $14,000.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #Ohio Colleges of Medicine Govt Resource Center/SAMSHA Investigators:King, Keith; Nabors, Laura; Vidourek, Rebecca 02-19-2015 -06-30-2015 Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center Maternal Opiate Medical Supports (MOMS) Evaluation Role:PI $.00 Awarded Level:Other State

Grant: #Ohio Colleges of Medicne Govt Resources Center/SAMHSA-CSAP Investigators:King, Keith; Nabors, Laura; Vidourek, Rebecca 07-01-2015 -06-30-2016 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Maternal Opiate Medical Supports (MOMS) Evaluation Role:PI $100,000.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #Ohio Colleges of Medicine Govt Resources Center/SAMHSA-CSAP Investigators:King, Keith; Nabors, Laura; Vidourek, Rebecca 07-01-2016 -06-30-2017 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Maternal Opiate Medical Supports (MOMS) Evaluation Role:PI $30,000.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #2100275 Investigators:King, Keith; Vidourek, Rebecca 07-01-2020 -06-30-2021 Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Statewide Postvention Infrastructure and Evaluation Project Role:PI $200,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #8AS3970 ODYS Contract Investigators:King, Keith 09-01-2017 -06-30-2018 Ohio Department of Youth Services Personal Responsibility and Education Program (PREP) Master Trainers’ Program. Role:PI $33,000.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #1800623 Direct Investigators:King, Keith; Vidourek, Rebecca 07-01-2017 -06-30-2018 Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Statewide Postvention Infrastructure and Evaluation Project Role:PI $100,000.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #1900484 Investigators:King, Keith; Vidourek, Rebecca 12-01-2018 -11-30-2019 Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Statewide Postvention Infrastructure and Evaluation Project Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #2000323 Investigators:King, Keith; Vidourek, Rebecca 07-01-2019 -06-30-2020 Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Statewide Postvention Infrastructure and Evaluation Project Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Peer Reviewed Publications

Traylor, A.R., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., King, K.A., & Thompson, A. (2010. ) Clinical psychologists’ firearm risk management practices and perceptions .Journal of Community Health, , 35(1), 60-67. ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2010. ) In search of respect: A qualitative study exploring youth perceptions .International Journal of School Disaffection, , 7(1), 9-17. ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2010. ) Attitudinal and social correlates to recent alcohol use among youth .American Journal of Health Studies, , 25(1), 19-30. ,

King, K.A., Dowdall, M.P., & Wagner, D.I. (2010. ) Coaches’ attitudes and involvement in alcohol prevention among male high school athletes .Journal of Community Health, , 35(1), 68-75. ,

Rojas-Guyler, L., Price, K., Young, K. & King, K.A. (2010. ) Knowledge and perceptions of reproductive health among Latinas .The Health Educator, , 42(1), 27-34. ,

Murnan, J., King, K.A., Barlag, K., & Wagner, D.I. (2010. ) Elementary school teachers’ promotion of physical activity during recess .Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2010. ) Recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking among Hispanic youth .American Journal of Health Education, ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2010. ) Psychosocial factors associated with recent alcohol use among Hispanic youth .Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, ,

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2009. ) Older adult crash prevention: Strategies that work. .Washington State Journal of Public Health Practice, , 2(1), 23-33. ,

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Wagner, D.I. (2009. ) Effectiveness of the “Don’t Laugh at Me” bullying prevention program among middle school students .Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, , 4(48), 3-9. ,

Vidourek, R.A., Bernard, A.L., & King, K.A. (2009. ) Promoting parent connectedness to increase healthy sexual decision-making among African-American youth .American Journal of Sexuality Education, , 4(3/4), 225-247. ,

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Schweibert, M. (2009. ) Disordered eating and job stress among Ohio nurses .Journal of Nursing Management, , 17 ,861-869

Zullig, K.J., Ward, R.M., King, K.A., Patton, J.M., & Murray, K.A. (2009. ) Asset replacement theory: A proper action for colleges and universities to consider .American Journal of Health Promotion, ,

Zullig, K.J., Ward, R.M., King, K.A., Patton, J.M., & Murray, K.A. (2009. ) Testing the feasibility of developmental asset measures on college students to guide health promotion efforts .Assessment, , 16 (1 ) ,31 -42

King, K. A., Vidourek, R.A., & Strader, J.L. (2008. ) University students’ ability to identify suicidal warning signs and help suicidal friends find campus intervention resources .Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, , 38 (5 ) ,608-617

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Love, J., Wegley, S., & Alles-White, M. (2008. ) Teaching adolescents safe driving and passenger behaviors: Effectiveness of the You Hold the Key Teen Driving Countermeasure .Journal of Safety Research, , 39 ,19-24

King, K.A., Tergerson, J.L., & Wilson, B.R. (2008. ) Effect of social support on adolescents’ perceptions of and engagement in physical activity .Journal of Physical Activity & Health, , 5 (3 ) ,374-384

Rojas-Guyler, L, & King, K.A. (2008. ) Health-seeking behaviors among Latinas: Practices and reported difficulties in obtaining health services .American Journal of Health Education, , 39 (1 ) ,25-33

Vidourek, R.A. & King, K.A. (2008. ) Effectiveness of nutrition programs among low income women .Californian Journal of Health Promotion, , 6 (1 ) ,57-72

Wagner, D.I., Ickes, M.J., & King, K.A. (2008. ) Social-Emotional learning of young children: A distance based professional development model .International Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, , 43 ,45-49

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Strader, J.L. (2008. ) University students’ ability to identify suicidal warning signs and help suicidal friends find campus intervention resources. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, , 38 (5 ) ,608-617

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Love, J., Wegley, S., & Alles-White, M. (2008. ) Teaching adolescents safe driving and passenger behaviors: Effectiveness of the You Hold the Key Teen Driving Countermeasure. .Journal of Safety Research, , 39 ,19-24

King, K.A., Tergerson, J.L., & Wilson, B.R. (2008. ) Effect of social support on adolescents’ perceptions of and engagement in physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, , 5 (3 ) ,374-384

Rojas-Guyler, L., & King, K.A. (2008. ) Health-seeking behaviors among Latinas: Practices and reported difficulties in obtaining health services. American Journal of Health Education, , 39 (1 ) ,25-33

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2008. ) Effectiveness of nutrition programs among low income women. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, , 6 (1 ) ,57-72

Wagner, D.I., Ickes, M.J., & King, K.A. (2008. ) Social-Emotional learning of young children: A distance based professional development model. Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, , 43 ,45-49

King, K.A., Mohl, K., Bernard, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. (2007. ) Does involvement in healthy eating among university students differ based on exercise status and reasons for exercise? .Californian Journal of Health Promotion, , 5 (3 ) ,106-119

Rojas-Guyler, L, & King, K.A. (2007. ) Sexuality education among latinas: Experiences, preferences, attitudes and risk behavior .American Journal of Sex Education, , 2 (4 ) ,25-41

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2007. ) University students' involvement in body piercing and adherence to safe piercing practices: Do males and females differ? .American Journal of Health Education, , 38 (6 ) ,284-293

Rojas-Guyler, L., Sparks, J., & King, K.A. (2007. ) School principals' perceptions of students walking and biking to school .California Journal of Health Promotion, , 5 (3 ) ,51-61

King, K.A., Kramer, L., Bernard, A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2007. ) Foster parents' involvement in authoritative parenting and interest in future parenting training .Journal of Child and Family Studies, , 16 (5 ) ,606-614

Lindeman, H., King, K.A., & Wilson, R.A. (2007. ) Effect of exercise on reported physical sexual satisfaction of university students .Californian Journal of Health Promotion, , 5 (4 ) ,40-51

Miller, E., King, K.A., Miller, R., & Kleindorfer, D. (2007. ) FAST stroke prevention educational program for middle school students: Pilot study results .Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, , 39 (4 ) ,236-243

Cedergren, A., King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Wegley, S (2007. ) Perceived social health benefits among participants in a countywide senior chair volleyball program .Activities, Adaptation & Aging, , 31 (4 ) ,23-36

Schaefer, S.A., King, K.A., & Bernard, A.L. (2007. ) Is there a relationship between life satisfaction and the five health dimensions? .American Journal of Health Studies, , 22(3) ,139-147

King, K.A. (2006. ) Practical strategies for preventing adolescent suicide .The Prevention Researcher, , 13(3) ,8-10

Whitson, E.J., Cordova, M., Demchak, T., Stemmans, C., & King, K.A. (2006. ) Certified athletic trainers' knowledge and perception of professional preparation involving eating disorders among athletes .Journal of Allied Health, , 35 ,18-29

King,K.A., Laake, R.A., & Bernard, A.L. (2006. ) Do the depictions of sexual attire and sexual behavior in music videos differ based on video network and character gender? .American Journal of Health Education, , 37 (3 ) ,146-153

Miller, E., King,K.A., & Miller, R. (2005. ) Fast stroke educational program for middle school students: a pilot study .Stroke, , 35 ,340 -341

King,K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. (2004. ) Effect of drug use and parent-child time spent together on adolescent involvement in alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs .Adolescent and Family Health, , 3 (4 ) ,171-176

Vaughn, J.L, King, K.A., & Cottrell, R.R. (2004. ) College athletic trainers' confidence in helping female athletes with eating disorders .Journal of Athletic Training, , 39(1) ,71 -76

Rojas Guyler, L., King, K.A., & Cottrell, R.R. (2004. ) A national survey of faculty hiring standards in health education .American Journal of Health Education, , 35(5) ,272 -279

Kinnison, A., Cottrell, R.R., & King, K.A. (2004. ) Proper hand washing techniques in public restrooms: differences in gender, race, signage, and time of day .American Journal of Health Education, , 35 (2 ) ,86 -89

King, K.A., & Vaughn, J.L. (2004. ) Influence of paper color and a monetary incentive on response rate .Psychological Reports, , 95 ,432 -434

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (2003. ) Parents' reported needs in preventing their children from engaging in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use .American Editions - Drugs, Society, and Behavior, , 182 -188

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Creighton, S., & Vogel, S. (2003. ) Smokers' willingness to protect children from secondhand smoke: results from a secondhand smoke media campaign .American Journal of Health Education, , 27(5) ,554 -563

King,K.A., & Snyder, S. (2003. ) University students' perceived effectiveness of high school health education .American Journal of Health Education, , 34(4) ,122 -130

Tergerson, J.L., & King, K.A. (2002. ) Do perceived cues, benefits, and barriers to physical activity differ between male and female adolescents? .Journal of School Health, , 72(9) ,388 -394

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (2002. ) Parents' reported needs in preventing their children from using alcohol, tobacco and other drug use .American Journal of Health Education, , 33(2) ,67 -73

Kandakai, T.L., & King, K.A. (2002. ) Pre-service teachers' perceived confidence in teaching school violence programs .American Journal of Health Behavior, , 26(5) ,342 -353

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Davis, B., & McClellan, W. (2002. ) Increasing self-esteem and school connectedness through a multi-dimensional mentoring program .Journal of School Health, , 72(7) ,294 -299

Kandakai, T.L., & King, K.A. (2002. ) Pre-service teachers' beliefs regarding school violence prevention .American Journal of Health Education, , 33(6) ,350 -356

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (2001. ) Safe and drug free school coordinators' perceived needs in preventing drug use and violence among youth .Journal of School Health, , 71(6) ,236 -241

King, K.A., Pealer, L.N., & Bernard, A.L. (2001. ) Increasing response rates to mail questionnaires: a review of inducement strategies .American Journal of Health Education, , 32(1) ,4 -15

King, K.A. (2001. ) Developing a comprehensive school suicide prevention program .Journal of School Health, , 71(4) ,132 -137

Adams,T., Cottrell, R.R., & King, K.A. (2001. ) Contraceptive behaviors unaffected by welfare reform: a pilot study .American Journal of Health Education, , 32(6) ,343 -346, 355

Bellian, D., King, K.A., Wahl, J., & Price, J.H. (2001. ) Psychiatrists’ knowledge and attitudes about costs of commonly prescribed treatments in psychiatry .Journal of Community Health, , 26(1) ,11-22

King, K.A. (2000. ) School administrators can prevent student suicide .School Administrator, , 57(5) ,44

Hare, S.W., Price, J.H., Flynn, M.G., & King, K.A. (2000. ) Attitudes and perceptions of fitness professionals regarding obesity .Journal of Community Health, , 25(1) ,5-21

King, K.A. (2000. ) High school suicide postvention: recommendations for an effective program .American Journal of Health Studies, , 15(4) ,217-222

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. (2000. ) Preventing adolescent suicide: do high school counselors know the risk factors? .Professional School Counseling, , 3(4) ,255-263

King, K.A., & Smith, J. (2000. ) Project Soar: a training program to increase school counselors' knowledge and confidence regarding suicide prevention and intervention .Journal of School Health, , 70 (10 ) ,402-407

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. (1999. ) High school health teachers’ knowledge of adolescent suicide. .American Journal of Health Studies, , 15(3) ,156-163

Groves, B.W., Price, J.H., Maynard, C.J., Olsson, R.H., & King, K.A. (1999. ) Professional preparation perceptions of certified therapeutic recreation specialists .Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation, , XVIII ,

Jordan, T.R., Price, J.H., King, K.A., Masyk, T., & Bedell, A.W. (1999. ) The validity of male patients’ self-reports regarding prostate cancer screening .Preventive Medicine, , 28(3) ,297-303

Kandakai, T., & King, K.A. (1999. ) Perceived self-efficacy in performing lifesaving skills: An assessment of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies course .Journal of Health Education, , 30(4) ,235-241

King, K.A., Tribble, J.L., & Price, J.H. (1999. ) School counselors’ perceptions of nonconsensual sexual activity among high school students .Professional School Counseling, , 2(4) ,286-290

Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & King, K.A. (1999. ) School nurses’ perceptions of and experience with school health research .Journal of School Health, , 69(2) ,58-62

King, K.A., Bradley, C.B., Daniels, K.L., Islam, R., & Price, J.H. (1999. ) The depiction of exercise on prime television .Journal of Health Education, , 30(3) ,137-141

King, K.A. (1999. ) Fifteen prevalent myths concerning adolescent suicide .Journal of School Health, , 69(4) ,159 -161

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. (1999. ) High school health teachers' perceived self-efficacy in identifying students at risk for suicide .Journal of School Health, , 30(3) ,202 -207

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. (1999. ) How confident do high school counselors feel in recognizing students at risk for suicide? .American Journal of Health Behavior, , 23(6) ,457 -467

Hare, S., Price, J.H., Flynn, M.G., & King, K.A. (1998. ) Increasing return rates of a mail survey to exercise professionals using a modest monetary incentive .Perceptual and Motor Skills, , 86 ,217-218

King, K.A. (1998. ) Healthy smiles: A multidisciplinary baby bottle tooth decay prevention program .Journal of Health Education, , 29 ,4-7

King, K.A. (1998. ) Should school uniforms be mandated in elementary schools? A controversial issue revisited .Journal of School Health, , 68(1) ,32-37

Groves, B.W., Price, J.H., Olsson, R.H., & King, K.A. (1997. ) Response rates to anonymous versus confidential surveys .Perceptual and Motor Skills, , 85 ,665-666

King, K.A. (1997. ) Self-concept and self-esteem: A clarification of terms .Journal of School Health, , 67(2) ,68-70

Price, J.H., King, K.A., & Tribble, J.L. (1997. ) Promoting a research orientation in health education doctoral students .Health Educator, , 27(4) ,21-27

Hoffman, A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2011. ) University students' confidence and importance in helping friends involved in disordered eating .American Journal of Health Studies, , 26(1), ,106-113.

King, K.A., Strunk, C.M., & Sorter, M.T. (2011. ) Preliminary effectiveness of 'Surviving the Teens Suicide and Depression Awareness Program' on adolescents' suicidality and self-efficacy in performing help-seeking behaviors .Journal of School Health, , 81, ,581-590.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2011. ) Enhancing part-child communication about drug use: Strategies for professionals working with parents and guardians .Prevention Research, , 18(2), ,12-15.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. (2011. ) Building positive social connections and developmental assets in children: A family-based prevention approach .Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, , 14 (53), ,3-6.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Bernard, A., Murnan, J., & Nabors, L. (2011. ) Teachers' strategies to positively connect students to school .American Journal of Health Education, , 42(2), ,116-126.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2011. ) Effect of respondent code location on survey response rates .Psychological Reports, , 109 (3 ) ,718-722.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., Bernard, A.L., & Murnan, J. (2012. ) Teachers’ perceived benefits and barriers to positively connecting students to school .American Journal of Health Studies, , 27(3), ,136-145.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2012. ) Does perceived social support play a role in body image satisfaction among college students .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 1(3), ,178-184.

King, K. A., Vidourek, R.A., Haag, M., & Merianos, A.L. (2012. ) Psychosocial factors associated with recent alcohol use among youth .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 1(4), ,231-242.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2012. ) Teen depression and suicide: Effective prevention and intervention strategies .The Prevention Researcher, , 19(4), ,15 -17.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. (2012. ) Family history, body image and disordered eating: An exploratory study .Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy , , 15, no1(57), ,17-23.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Wagner, D.I., & *Merianos, A.L. (2012. ) Preventing youth suicide: The importance of detecting risk factors and warning signs .Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy , , 15, no4(6), ,34-38.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Hoffman, A. (2012. ) Sex and grade level differences in marijuana use among youth .Journal of Drug Education , , 42(3), ,361-377.

King, K.A., *Singh, M., Bernard, A., *Merianos, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. (2012. ) Employing the health belief model to examine stress management among college students .American Journal of Health Studies, , 27(4), ,192-203.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M. L. (2013. ) Reasons for synthetic THC use among college students .Journal of Drug Education , , 43(3), ,353-363.

Rojas-Guyler, L., *Britigan, D., Murnan, J., King, K.A., & Vaughn, L. (2013. ) Measuring English linguistic proficiency and functional health literacy levels in two languages: Implications for reaching Latino immigrants .The Health Educator , , 45(2), ,2-11.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Brubaker, M. (2013. ) Social determinants of nonmedical prescription drug use among Multiracial youth .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 2(1), ,35-43.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2013. ) Parent, teacher, and school factors associated with over-the-counter drug use among Multiracial youth .American Journal of Health Education, , 44(6), ,306-315.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2013. ) Attitudinal correlates associated with recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking among African American youth .Social Science Journal, , 50(4), ,530-539.

*Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2013. ) Medicalization of female beauty: A content analysis of cosmetic procedures .The Qualitative Report, , 18(91), ,1-14.

*Merianos, A.L., Nabors, L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2013. ) The impact of self-esteem and social support on college students’ mental health .American Journal of Health Studies , , 28(1), ,27-34.

*Merianos, A.L., Nabors, L.N., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2013. ) Perceptions of pain and resilience factors among male and female college students .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 2(4), ,299-307.

*Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2013. ) The skinny on physical activity interventions for Hispanic youth: A review of the literature .Journal of Behavioral Health , , 2(1), ,93-103.

*Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2013. ) Body image satisfaction and involvement in risky sexual behaviors among university students .Sexuality & Culture , , 17(4), ,617-630.

King, K.A., Vidourek. R.A., & *Merianos, A.L. (2013. ) Sex and grade level differences in lifetime nonmedical prescription drug use among youth .Journal of Primary Prevention , , 34(4), ,237-249.

King, K.A., Vidourek. R.A., & *Merianos, A.L. (2013. ) Psychosocial factors associated with over-the-counter drug use among youth .American Journal of Health Studies , , 28(2), ,68-76.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2013. ) Getting inked: Tattoo and risky behavioral involvement among university students .Social Science Journal, , 50(4), ,540-546.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Hill, M.K. (2014. ) Recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking among American Indian youths. .Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse , , 23, ,334–346.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2014. ) Correlates of violent victimization to recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking .Journal of School Nursing, , 30(3), ,187-195.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Singh, M. (2014. ) A study of stress, social support, and perceived happiness among college students .Journal of Happiness and Well-Being , , 2(2), ,132-144.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., *English, L., & Merianos, A.L. (2014. ) Vigorous physical activity among college students: Using the health belief model to assess involvement and social support .Archives of Exercise in Health and Disease, , 4(2), ,267-279.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Singh, A. (2014. ) Condoms, sex, and sexually transmitted diseases: Exploring controversial issues among Asian-Indian college students .Sexuality & Culture , , 18, ,649-663.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2014. ) Parental influences on African American adolescent marijuana use .Journal of Substance Use, , 1-6.

Rojas-Guyler, L., *Inniss-Richter, Z.M., Lee, R., Bernard, A., & King, K.A. (2014. ) Factors predictive of knowledge and self-management behaviors among male military veterans with diabetes residing in a homeless shelter for people recovering from addiction .The Health Educator, , 49(1), ,49-56.

Strunk, C., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Sorter, M. (2014. ) Effectiveness of the Surviving the Teens suicide and depression awareness program: An impact evaluation utilizing a comparison group .Health Education & Behavior , , 41(6), ,605-613.

Strunk, C.M., Sorter, M.T., Ossege, J., & King, K.A. (2014. ) Emotionally troubled teens' help-seeking behaviors: An evaluation of Surviving the Teens® suicide prevention and depression awareness program .Journal of School Nursing, , 30(5), ,366-375.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. (2014. ) Authoritarian parenting and ecstasy use among US youth .Journal of Behavioral Health , , 3(4), ,250-254.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. (2014. ) Synthetic THC use among university students: An exploration of perceived harm, ease of access, and friends' use .American Journal of Health Studies, , 29(1), ,7-12.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Fehr, S. (2014. ) Hispanic youth involvement in over-the-counter drug use: Parent, peer, and school factors .Journal of Addictive Diseases , , 33(4), ,376-387.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., Lynch, A.N., & *Merianos, A.L. (2014. ) College students’ perceived confidence in mental health help-seeking .International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, , 16(2), ,83-90.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., Lynch, A.N., & *Merianos, A.L. (2014. ) College students’ perceived confidence in mental health help-seeking .International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, , 16(2), ,83-90.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., & *Merianos, A.L. (2014. ) Students' benefits and barriers to mental health help-seeking .Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, , 2(1), ,1009-1022.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. (2015. ) Impact parenting behaviors have on recent alcohol use and binge drinking among adolescents based on age .Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, , 10(4), ,300-313.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. (2015. ) Predictors of recent marijuana use and past year marijuana use among a national sample of Hispanic youth .Substance Use and Misuse, , 50(11), ,1395-1405.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. (2015. ) Correlates to OTC drug use among college students .Journal of Substance Use, , 20(5), ,310-314.

Luder, H., Frede, S., Kirby, J., King, K.A., & Heaton, P.H. (2015. ) Health beliefs describing patients enrolling in community pharmacy disease management programs .Journal of Pharmacy Practice , , 29(4), ,374-381.

*Dai, C.L., Nabors, L., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Chen, C.C. (2015. ) Evaluation of an afterschool yoga program for children .International Journal of Yoga, , 8, ,1-2.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2015. ) Parental influences on African American youth marijuana use .Journal of Substance Use, , 20(4), ,268-273.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Nabors, L.A. (2015. ) School experiences associated with alcohol use among Hispanic youth .Journal of School Health, , 85, ,621-628.

Merianos, A.L., Rosen, B.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Fehr, S.K. (2015. ) Impact of early substance use and lifetime/past year contraction of sexually transmitted diseases: A national study .American Journal of Sexuality Education, , 10(2), ,158-176.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2015. ) Association between parenting behaviors and marijuana use based on adolescent age .Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, , 1-10.

Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Nabors, L.A. (2015. ) Hospital, school, and community-based strategies to enhance the quality of life of youth with chronic illnesses .Applied Research in Quality of Life, , 10(2), ,329-342.

*Elkins, R.L., Nabors, L.A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2015. ) Factors influencing expectations of physical activity for adolescents residing in Appalachia .American Journal of Health Education, , 46(1), ,7-12.

*Fehr, S.K., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2015. ) Intra and interpersonal barriers to condom use among college students: A review of the literature .Sexuality & Culture, , 19(1), ,103-121.

*Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Nabors, L. A. (2015. ) Recent alcohol use and binge drinking based on authoritative parenting among Hispanic youth nationwide .Journal of Child and Family Studies., ,

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Rosen, B., & *Fehr, S.K. (2015. ) Using the health belief model to explore females’ perceptions of male HPV vaccination .American Journal of Health Studies, , 30(4), ,187-195.

King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., & *Oluwoye, O.A. (2016. ) Participation in school sports and marijuana use among male and female students .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 5(2), ,82-86.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. (2016. ) Psychosocial factors associated with alcohol use among Hispanic youth .Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, , 19, ,1035–1041.

Rojas-Guyler, L., *Weber, A., King, K.A., Swoboda, C., & Vidourek, R. (2016. ) Examining the relationship between diagnosis factors, perceived social support, internal control, and quality of life among female breast cancer survivors .American Journal of Health Studies, , 31(1), ,23-35.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Hardee, A. (2016. ) The effect of alcohol abuse and dependence and school experiences on depression: A national study of adolescents .Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, , 25(6), ,584-590.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A.M. (2016. ) School bullying and student trauma: Fear and avoidance associated with victimization .Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, , 44(2), ,121-129.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Nabors, L.A. (2016. ) Mentoring and peer-led interventions to improve quality of life outcomes among adolescents with chronic illnesses .Applied Research in Quality of Life, , 11(3), ,1009-1023.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. (2016. ) Risk factors for legal involvement among Hispanic youth .Vulnerable Children & Youth Studies, , 1(2), ,115–126.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2016. ) Impact of school violence on youth alcohol abuse: Differences based on sex and grade .Children & Schools, , 38(2), ,99-106.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2016. ) Typical sources and locations where recent youth drinkers obtain and consume alcohol based on intensity of use .Journal of Substance Use, , 21(2), ,204-209.

Nabors, L.,A., Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Rosen, B.L., Zhang, J., & Swoboda, C. (2016. ) Predictors of flourishing for adolescents with asthma .Journal of Asthma, , 53(2), ,146-154.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A.M. (2016. ) School bullying and student trauma: Fear and avoidance associated with victimization .Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, , 44(2), ,121-129.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.M. (2016. ) Authoritarian parenting and youth depression: Results from a national study .Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, , 44(2), ,130-139.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2016. ) Recent alcohol use, episodic heavy drinking and school violent victimization: Sex and grade level differences among Hispanic youth .Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, , 44(2), ,112-120.

King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. (2016. ) Characteristics of marijuana acquisition among a national sample of adolescent users .American Journal of Health Education, , 47(3), ,126-135.

Merianos, A. L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R. A., & *Hardee, A. (2016. ) The impact of alcohol abuse/dependence and school experiences on clinical depression: A national study of adolescents .Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, , 25(6), ,584-590.

*Elkins, R., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2017. ) Steroid use and school violence, school violent victimization and suicidal ideation among adolescents . Journal of School Violence, , 16(4), ,399-410.

Vidourek, R.A., *Woodson, K. D., & King, K.A. (2017. ) School violent victimization among youth: Is there an association with perceived school safety? .Violence & Victims, , 32(1), ,181-192.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Montgomery, L. (2017. ) Psychosocial determinants to marijuana use among African American youth .Journal of Ethnicity and Substance Use, , 16(1), ,43-65.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. (2017. ) Predictors of illicit drug use among adolescents from a nationwide sample .Journal of Substance Use, , 1-6,

Merianos, A. L., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. (2017. ) Prevention strategies for increasing mental health services utilization of Hispanic youth .Community Mental Health Journal, , 53(1), ,79-91.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2017. ) Impact of prosocial behavioral involvement on school violence perpetration among African American middle school and high school students .Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, , DOI: 10.1007/s10903-016-0544-6.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2017. ) Impact of prosocial behavioral involvement on school violence victimization among African American middle school and high school students .American Journal of Health Studies, , 32(1), ,26-34.

King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., & *Oluwoye, O.A. (2017. ) Examining the relationship between school sports participation and alcohol use among middle school and high school students .Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, , 26(4), ,251-257.

*Fehr, S.K., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Nabors, L.A. (2017. ) Perceived benefits and barriers to condom use among college students .American Journal of Health Studies, , 32(4), ,219-233.

*Elkins, R., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2017. ) School factors, parent factors and sport participation associated with steroid use among adolescents .Journal of School Health, , 87(3), ,159-166.

*Culp, A. G., Rojas-Guyler, L., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2017. ) College students’ self-efficacy, knowledge and attitudes about disability .American Journal of Health Studies, , 32, ,48-59.

*Bartsch, L.A., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L. (2017. ) Self-esteem and alcohol use among youth .Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, , 26(5), ,414-424.

Vidourek, R. A., King, K. A., Merianos, A. L., & *Bartsch, L. A. (2018. ) Predictors of illicit drug use among a national sample of adolescents .Journal of Substance Use, , 23(1), ,1-6.

Vidourek, R. A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A. L. (2018. ) Where do adolescent recent drinkers obtain and use alcohol? .Journal of Substance Use, , 23(2), ,136-143.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Burbage, M.L., & *Okuley, B. (2018. ) Impact of parenting behaviors on recent alcohol use among African American students .Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, , 35, ,271-282.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. (2018. ) Beyond the bong: Edible marijuana use among college students .Cannabis, , 1(1), ,35-43.

Santee, E.J., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A. & Merianos, A.L. (2018. ) Health care access and health behavior quality of life among Hispanic/Latino-American cancer survivors .Applied Research Quality Life, , DOI.org/10.1007/s11482-018-9677-1.

*Santee, E., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2018. ) Health-related quality of life social determinants impacting African-American cancer survivors: A secondary data analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System .American Journal of Health Studies, , 33(1), ,11-20.

Merianos, A. L., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. (2018. ) Student perceptions of safety and helpfulness of resources .American Journal of Health Studies, , 32(2), ,90-101.

McDade, R. S., King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & Merianos, A. L. (2018. ) Impact of prosocial behavioral involvement on school violence perpetration among African American middle school and high school students .Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, , 20(1), ,7-13.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., *Yockey, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2018. ) Impact of parenting behaviors on adolescent suicide based on age of adolescent .Journal of Child & Family Studies, , 27(12), ,4083-4090.

King, K. A., *Frank, J. S., Vidourek, R. A., & Merianos, A. L. (2018. ) Social determinants of alcohol use and heavy episodic drinking among Hispanic young adults .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 7(2), ,69-77.

*Justice, M., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2018. ) Breast cancer knowledge among college students: Influencing factors and resultant behaviors . American Journal of Health Education, , 49(2), ,86-93.

*Jacklitsch, B.J., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2018. ) Heat-related training and educational material needs among oil spill cleanup responders .Environmental Health Insights, , 12, ,1-7.

*Fevrier, B., Nabors, L.A., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2018. ) Hookah use among college students: Recent use, knowledge of health risks, attitude, and reasons for use .Journal of Community Health, , 43(6), ,1037-1043.

*Fehr, S.K., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Nabors, L.A. (2018. ) Relationship factors’ impact on condom use among college students .Sexuality & Culture, , 22(3), ,724-739.

*Ali, S., King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., Merianos, A. L., Rao, M. (2018. ) Electronic cigarette use among youth: Impact of media, family and friends .Juniper Online Journal of Public Health, , 3(3), ,1-8.

*Ali, S., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & Rao, M.B. (2018. ) A study of electronic cigarette use and factors associated with use .Journal of Public Health: From Theory to Practice, , 26(4), ,417-424.

King, K.A., *Topalian, A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2019. ) Religiosity and adolescent major depressive episodes among 12-17 year olds .Journal of Religion and Health, , doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00766-1.

King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & *Yockey, R. A. (2019. ) Does the association of school experiences and marijuana use differ based on age of African American adolescents? .Journal of Substance Use, , 24(5), ,550-555.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Yockey, R.A. (2019. ) Social determinants to lifetime methamphetamine use among a national sample of adults .Journal of Substance Use, , 24(4), ,388-393.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2019. ) Let it Snow: Psychosocial factors and previous substance use associated with cocaine use among bisexual adults .Journal of Bisexuality, , 19(4), ,539-553.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2019. ) Risk factors for peer victimization among middle and high school students .Children, , 6(1), ,11.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (2019. ) Sex differences in the association between school experiences and marijuana use among African American adolescents .Journal of Community Health, , 44(3), ,534-543.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Burbage, M.L., & *Culp, A. (2019. ) NMPD use among Hispanic youth: An emerging problem .Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, , 28, ,55-63.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Huang, S.-T. (2019. ) Sociodemographic factors associated with recent alcohol use among college students .Journal of Substance Use, , 24(3), ,258-264.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Patel, P. (2019. ) Recent alcohol use among African American adolescents based on school experiences and individual perceptions towards school .Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, , doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2019.1571977

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Yockey, R.A. (2019. ) Do neighborhood characteristics contribute to anxiety? A national study of 12 to 17 year olds .American Journal of Health Education, , 50(4), ,245-250.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Yockey, R.A. (2019. ) Do neighborhood characteristics contribute to anxiety? A national study of 12 to 17 year olds .American Journal of Health Education, , 50(4), ,245-250.

Vidourek, R. A., King, K. A., *Yockey, R. A., *Wood, K., & Merianos, A. L. (2019. ) Straight to the point: A literature review of needle exchange programs in the United States .Journal of Behavioral Health, , 8(3), ,111-121.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2019. ) “Go Ask Alice, When She’s 10 Feet-Tall”: Psychosocial correlates to lifetime LSD use among a national sample of adults .Journal of Psychedelic Studies, , 3(3), ,308-314.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2019. ) School factors and anxiety disorder among Hispanic youth: Results from the 2016 National Survey on Children’s Health .School Psychology International, , 40(4), ,403-415.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., Burbage, M. L., & Merianos, A. L. (2019. ) The depiction of sexuality among university students on Snapchat .Sexuality and Culture, , 23(1), ,132-141.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A. & *Yockey, R. A. (2019. ) Why do I smoke pot when I’m pregnant? A national study examining social correlates to marijuana use during pregnancy .American Journal of Health Studies, , 34(3), ,113-121.

*Wood, K.J., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2019. ) Negative school experiences and pain reliever misuse among a national adolescent sample .Health Behavior Research, , 2(4), ,1-12.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2019. ) Parenting behaviors associated with past-year tranquilizer use among a national sample of youth: Results from the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health .American Journal of Health Studies, , 34(3), ,88-96.

*Topalian, A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2019. ) Religiosity and depression among a national sample of adolescents .American Journal of Health Studies, , 34(1), ,37-44.

*Yockey, R.A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (2019. ) I wanna be sedated: A closer examination of psychosocial factors associated with past-year tranquilizer use among a national sample of sexual minority adults .Journal of Drug Issues, , 50(1), ,51-62,

Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2019. ) Neighborhood contexts and conduct disorder: An examination of specific factors among a national sample of adolescents .Psychology, Community & Health, , 8(1), ,99-110.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2019. ) Family factors and parental correlates to adolescent conduct disorder .Journal of Family Studies, , Doi: 10.1080/13229400.2019.1604402.

King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & Yockey, R. A. (2020. ) Psychosocial determinants to prenatal marijuana use among a national sample of pregnant females: 2015-2018 .Journal of Drug Issues, , Doi: 10.1177%2F0022042620921368.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2020. ) “You’re ganja have a good time”: Investigating the roots of blunt use among a national sample of Hispanic adults .Hispanic Health Care International, , 18(1), ,4-11.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2020. ) Psychosocial correlates and early substance abuse associated with lifetime hallucinogen use among Hispanic young adults .Hispanic Health Care International, , 18(1), ,20-26.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., *Wood, K.J., & *Yockey, R.A. (2020. ) Authoritative parenting behaviors and marijuana use based on age among Hispanic adolescents .Journal of Primary Prevention, , 41(1), ,51-69.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R. A., *Yockey, R. A. & Merianos, A. L. (2020. ) “A methed up situation”: A social profile of methamphetamine users in the United States .Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, ,

King, K.A., *Frank, J.S., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. (2020. ) Social determinants of recent alcohol use and heavy episodic drinking among African American young adults .Journal of Drug Education: Substance Abuse Research and Prevention, ,

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2020. ) Non-medical prescription opioid use among US youth 2015-2018 .The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, , 46(4), ,498-505. DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2020.1747478.

Yockey, R. A., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. (2020. ) Trends in LSD use among United States adults: 2015-2018 .Drug and Alcohol Dependence, , 212, ,Doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108071.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2020. ) Past-year methamphetamine use among US adults: 2015-2018 .Journal of Substance Use, , 1-6, DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2020.1760380

Invited Presentations

Braverman, P., King, K., & Biro, F. (03-29-2009. ) Program evaluation of the Fun & Fit school-based intervention for adolescents addressing nutrition and fitness .Society for Adolescent Medicine Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.

Miller, E., King, K.A., & Miller, R. (02-18-2009. ) Immediate and long-term effectiveness of the FAST stroke educational prevention program .American Stroke Association 34th International Stroke Conference, San Diego, CA..

Lambers, S., King, K.A., Borzotta, A., & Jones, K. (01-13-2009. ) You Hold the Key: An overview of a social marketing campaign and school-based countermeasure program to address teen motor vehicle occupant injuries .Scientific Assembly of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Orlanda, FL.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (12-04-2008. ) Developing resiliency in youth through school, family and community .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (12-04-2008. ) Teaching strategies to increase positive social and emotional connections among youth .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

Wagner, D.I., Ickes, M., & King, K.A. (12-04-2008. ) Social emotional learning: A prevention approach with young children. Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (11-14-2008. ) Adolescent sexuality and school/family connections: Lessons learned from the research .American School Health Association 82nd Annual School Health Conference, Tampa, FL.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (11-14-2008. ) Predictors of school climate in a low income district .American School Health Association 82nd Annual School Health Conference, Tampa, FL.

Gurumurthy, P., King, K.A., & Wagner, D.I. (10-27-2008. ) Caregivers' perceived caregiving-related stress and mental health status: A pilot study .American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

King, K.A. (10-16-2008. ) Gathering and assessing data: An Introduction .Coalition for a Drug-Free Cincinnati Coalition Academy, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A. (09-09-2008. ) Child and adolescent suicide prevention: Protective factors and developmental challenges for youth ages 10 to 18 .Tri-State Suicide Prevention Symposium, Covington, KY.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (08-26-2008. ) Preventing underage drinking: Research on protective factors and evidence-based strategies .National Prevention Network Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Vaughn, L. (06-28-2008. ) Suicide prevention for minority youth populations .Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues 7th Biennial Convention, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A., & Schiesler, N. (05-30-2008. ) Coalition development and substance abuse prevention .Southeast Ohio Prevention Coalition Meeting, Athens, OH.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (05-15-2008. ) University students’ perceived benefits, barriers, and cues to STD testing .Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Conference, Cleveland, OH.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (05-15-2008. ) Psychological explanations for adolescent engagement in sexual behaviors: The power of positive connections .Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Conference, Cleveland, OH.

King, K.A. (05-15-2008. ) Developing valid and reliable surveys in rural communities .Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities Conference, Lancaster, SC.

King, K.A. (04-14-2008. ) The power of positive connections: Building strength and hope in rural youth .the Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities Conference, Lancaster, SC.

King, K.A. (04-14-2008. ) Building & Sustaining Rural Community Coalitions: Lessons Learned .Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities Conference, Lancaster, SC.

Walsh, C.L., & King, K.A. (04-11-2008. ) Survey instrument development: Teachers’ attitudes about daily physical activity .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Dallas, TX.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I, & Vidourek, R.A. (04-08-2008. ) Power of positive connections: Building strength and hope in students .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Dallas, TX.

King, K.A. , Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. (04-04-2008. ) Building positive social and emotional connections to prevent adolescent violence and drug use .Pride World Drug Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A. (04-03-2008. ) Developing valid and reliable surveys: A beginner’s guide .Pride World Drug Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A. (04-03-2008. ) Evaluating violence and drug prevention programs: The basics .Pride World Drug Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (03-22-2008. ) Social and emotional learning among youth: A family-based approach .Northwest Parenting and Family Education Conference, Vancouver, WA.

King, K.A. (03-20-2008. ) Adolescent risk behaviors: Building positive connections aimed at prevention .Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Meadows, E. (03-10-2008. ) University students' perceived benefits, barriers and cues to STD testing .National STD Prevention Conference, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Singh, A. (03-10-2008. ) Factors affecting condom use and STD communication among Asian-Indian college students: Exploring controversial issues .National STD Prevention Conference, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A. (02-21-2008. ) Youth perceptions regarding respect and school climate: A report on the findings from the 2007 Educational Council focus group study of middle and high school students in Greater Columbus .Greater Columbus School Violence Prevention Meeting, Columbus, OH.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (02-01-2008. ) Social and emotional development of young children: A distance-based professional development program .Anchorage Association for the Education of Young Children Early Childhood Conference, Anchorage, AL.

King, K.A. (12-13-2007. ) Survey development and program evaluation: An introduction .19th Annual Ohio Prevention and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A., Schiesler, N., & Hedrick, B. (12-13-2007. ) Coalition development and substance abuse prevention: The research behind the Ohio Bridgebuilders Project .19th Annual Ohio Prevention and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.

Ickes, M.J., Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (11-29-2007. ) Classroom applications of best practices in obesity prevention .Ohio Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. (11-29-2007. ) The power of positive connections: How to protect youth from violence, suicide and drug use .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Ickes, M.J. (11-29-2007. ) A collaborative approach for developing school-community partnerships in health .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

Walsh, C., & King, K.A. (11-29-2007. ) Establishment of a valid and reliable instrument assessing primary grade teachers’ instruction of daily physical activity .Ohio Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

Kinnison, A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., King, K.A., & Thompson, A. (11-05-2007. ) Clinical psychologists' firearm risk management practices and perceptions .American Public Health Association 135th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.

King, K.A. (10-13-2007. ) Talking of the ‘other’ health: A chat for young men about mental health .Somos Unicos, Somos Latinos Educate to Elevate Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A. (10-12-2007. ) Managing conflict and increasing sustainability in community coalitions .Annual Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati Academy Conference, Mason, OH.

King, K.A. (10-12-2007. ) The use and abuse of data: Best practices in survey research .Annual Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati Academy Conference, Mason, OH.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., Schiesler, N., & Hedrick, B. (09-17-2007. ) Coalition development and substance abuse prevention: The research behind the Ohio Bridgebuilders Project .National Prevention Network Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Vidourek, R.A. (09-17-2007. ) Preventing youth substance abuse: Moving family-based prevention into practice .National Prevention Network Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. (07-13-2007. ) Effectiveness of high school suicide prevention education on student knowledge and confidence in referring suicidal peers for help .American School Health Association 81st Annual School Health Conference, Honolulu, HI.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., Hedrick, B., & Vidourek, R.A. (07-13-2007. ) Building school-community connections that decrease adolescent drug use .American School Health Association 81st Annual School Health Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Murnan, J., Barlag, K., & King, K.A. (07-13-2007. ) Elementary teachers’ attitudes and behaviors toward promoting physical activity during recess .American School Health Association 81st Annual School Health Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Rojas-Guyler, L., Sparks, J., & King, K.A. (07-07-2007. ) Walking & bicycling to school: How school principals’ perceptions relate to active commuting .Joint Meeting of the National Association of Health Education Centers 19th Annual Conference & the American Association for Health Education Mid-year Conference, Atlanta, GA.

King, K.A., & Wagner, D.I. (06-13-2007. ) The Ohio Bridgebuilders Project: Developing positive community connections that prevent youth alcohol and other drug use .International Union for Health Promotion and Education World Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (06-01-2007. ) Building Resilient Families and Child Assets: A Distance Education Project with Head Start Parents and Staff .National Building Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

Janszen, C., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Cecil, J. (04-30-2007. ) Parental perceived needs of oral health services .8th Annual National Oral Health Conference, a Joint Meeting of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, Denver, CO.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (04-21-2007. ) Impact of school connectedness on youth violence, suicide and drug use .University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, and University of Louisville 2007 Joint Spring Research Conference,, Lexington, KY.

King, K.A. (03-20-2007. ) Primary violence prevention, school connectedness and school climate .School Violence Issues in Ohio: Protecting our Schools Seminar, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A., Mohl, K., Bernard, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. (03-15-2007. ) Do healthy eating behaviors and barriers to healthy eating differ based on physical activity status .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Bernard, A.L. (03-15-2007. ) Effectiveness of Don't Laugh at Me Bully prevention program on decreasing bullying behaviors and increasing school connectedness .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.

Bacchus, P., Cottrell, R.R., & King, K.A. (03-15-2007. ) A pilot study comparing health locus of control and God locus of health control scores between African American and European American Christians attending mainstream Evangelical and nondenominational Charismatic churches In Southwest Ohio .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.

Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Jenkins, D.N. (03-15-2007. ) College females' sexual knowledge, beliefs and behaviors related to the prevention of human papilloma virus .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.

King, K.A. (03-02-2007. ) The psychology of adolescent risk-taking .Ohio Aids Planning Committee Conference, Worthington, OH.

King, K.A., & Schiesler, N. (02-15-2007. ) The Ohio Bridgebuilders Project: Building relationships to prevent substance abuse .CADCA National Leadership Forum XVII, Washington, DC.

Miller, E., King, K.A., & Miller, R. (02-04-2007. ) Testing the FAST stroke educational prevention program .American Stroke Association 32nd International Stroke Conference,

Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (12-01-2006. ) Parents’ perceived needs for alcohol, tobacco and other drug information .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A. (11-09-2006. ) Preventing suicide among adolescents and young adults: The power of positive connections .Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Lexington, KY.

Molloy, B., & King, K.A. (11-03-2006. ) University students’ perceptions and behaviors regarding secondhand smoke, smoking bans, and spending in smoke-free establishments .Society for Public Health Education 57th Annual Conference, Boston, MS.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (09-20-2006. ) Family-based prevention strategies for parents and educators working with young children .20th Annual Children’s Network Conference, Ontario, CA.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (08-29-2006. ) Family-based prevention .American Association for Health Education Midyear Conference, Nashville, TN.

Schiesler, N., & King, K.A. (08-26-2006. ) Using the Ohio Bridgebuilders model to reduce substance abuse among youth .7th Annual Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center Conference, Baltimore, MD.

King, K.A. (06-08-2006. ) School-Based Suicide Prevention: What School Professionals Can Do To Prevent Youth Suicide .Bellaire Ohio Resource Network Affiliate Meeting, Bellaire, OH.

King, K.A. (05-26-2006. ) Adolescent suicide prevention: What school and community Professionals can do to prevent youth suicide .Cleveland Ohio Resource Network Affiliate Meeting, Cleveland, OH.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (05-05-2006. ) Building and sustaining community coalitions: Lessons learned from the Ohio Bridgebuilders Project .Society for Public Health Education Midyear Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Langha, Y. (04-28-2006. ) Oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of college students .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.

Rojas Guyler, L., & King, K.A. (04-26-2006. ) Factors related to health-seeking behaviors of immigrant Latinas .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (03-17-2006. ) Family stress management skills .12th Annual Parenting and Family Education Conference, Vancouver, WA.

King, K.A. (01-19-2006. ) Developing and sustaining effective community coalitions .Natrona County Prevention Conference, Casper, WY.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (12-02-2005. ) Managing ADHD in the classroom: Staff training project via distance education .2005 Velma Schmidt Annual Conference on Early Childhood Education, Denton, TX.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (12-01-2005. ) Family based prevention: Parent stress management skills .Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance statewide Convention, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A., Schiesler, N., & Hedrick, B. (11-15-2005. ) The Ohio Bridgebuilders Project: Importance of increasing community readiness in coalition development .17th Annual Ohio Prevention and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (09-21-2005. ) Disrupting the cycle of risk: A family based resiliency program for young children .19th Annual Children’s Network Conference, Ontario, CA.

King, K.A., & Canning, B. (08-30-2005. ) The Ohio Bridgebuilders Project: Building relationships to prevent substance abuse .National Prevention Network, New York City, NY.

King, K.A., & Hedrick B. (08-10-2005. ) The Ohio Bridgebuilders Project: Building relationships to prevent substance abuse .Wisconsin State Prevention Conference, Rapid Springs, WI.

King, K.A. & Wagner, D.I. (06-23-2005. ) Engaging foster parents in authoritative parenting techniques .Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

Wilson, B, Kratzer, M., & King, K.A. (06-16-2005. ) The relationship between social physique anxiety and stage of exercise behavior change .International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

King, K.A. & Wagner, D.I. (04-16-2005. ) Teaching parents appropriate prevention activities .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A. (04-15-2005. ) Effectiveness of a media campaign on adult driving behaviors .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A. (04-15-2005. ) Effectiveness of a Sex Can Wait media campaign .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A. (04-15-2005. ) Educating adolescents on safe driving behaviors .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

King, K.A., & Laake, R.A. (04-15-2005. ) Depiction of sexuality in music videos .American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (04-06-2005. ) Strengthening families: Designing effective stress management programs and skills .Pride World Drug Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Miller, E., King, K.A., & Miller, R. (02-03-2005. ) Stroke Awareness and Novel Solutions: The FAST Program .American Stroke Association 30th International Stroke Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Miller, E., King, K.A., & Miller, R. (02-02-2005. ) Stroke Educational Interventions for Middle School Students: Refining the FAST Program .American Stroke Association 30th International Stroke Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Schiesler, N., King, K., & Canning, R. (01-10-2005. ) The Ohio Bridgebuilders Project: Preventing substance abuse .CADCA National Leadership Forum XV, Washington, DC.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (12-03-2004. ) Family Based Prevention via a Distance Education Delivery System for Early Childhood Staff Development .2005 Velma Schmidt Annual Conference on Early Childhood Education, Denton, TX.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A., & Brum, B. (12-01-2004. ) What works: Preventing eating disorders in athletes and students .Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance statewide Convention, Columbus, OH.

King, K.A. (10-29-2004. ) Preventing adolescent suicide through a comprehensive school suicide prevention program .Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance statewide Conference, Ft. Mitchell, KY.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (10-16-2004. ) Perceived closeness to important others and student involvement in alcohol and other drug use .American School Health Association 78th Annual School Health Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

King, K.A., Brum, B., Hopkins, J., & Singler, M. (10-15-2004. ) Effectiveness of the Choosing the Best Path sexual abstinence curriculum on students’ sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions .American School Health Association 78th Annual School Health Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Miller, E.T., King, K.A., Miller, R., & Kleindorfer, D. (08-18-2004. ) FAST stroke educational program for middle school students: Results of a pilot study .National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Conference on Heart Disease and Stroke, Atlanta, GA.

King, K.A. & Wagner, D.I. (05-06-2004. ) Youth suicide prevention: A family-based approach .Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

Wagner, D.I. & King, K.A. (05-06-2004. ) The role of social service staff in the delivery of a Pre-K alcohol and drug prevention distance education program .Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

Sinclair Hopkins, J., & King, K.A. (05-05-2004. ) Northern Kentucky adolescents’ attitudes toward remaining sexually abstinent until marriage: The effectiveness of the Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department sexual abstinence media campaign .Kentucky Public Health Association Statewide Conference, Louisville, KY.

Rojas Guyler, L., King, K.A., & Cottrell, R.R. (04-02-2004. ) A National Survey of U.S. Faculty Hiring Standards in Health Education .American Association for Health Education National Convention, New Orleans, LA.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (02-20-2004. ) Facilitating a safe and supportive context for learning: Reducing behavioral disruptions .Ohio Department of Education State Meeting, Columbus, OH.

Miller, E., King, K.A., & Miller, R. (02-05-2004. ) FAST stroke educational program for middle school children: A pilot study .American Stroke Association 29th International Stroke Conference, San Diego, CA.

King, K.A. (12-05-2003. ) How to develop a comprehensive school suicide prevention program .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 74th Annual State Convention, Dayton, OH.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (12-04-2003. ) Best practice approaches to alcohol and drug prevention .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 74th Annual State Convention, Dayton, OH.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (10-17-2003. ) Family-based substance abuse prevention in a Pre-K setting: Implications for school nurses .77th Annual American School Health Association Conference, El Paso, TX.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (09-27-2003. ) A distance education model for the delivery of family-based prevention training .Center for Substance Abuse Prevention - Center for the Application of Prevention Training 4th Annual Technology and Prevention Conference, Bloomington, MN.

King, K.A. (08-12-2003. ) Developing effective surveys .Waycross Media Campaign for Asian American Youth against Tobacco, Forest Park, OH.

Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., Elgas, P., & Scroggins, M. (06-27-2003. ) Conducting family-based prevention training via a satellite distance education model .10th Annual Building on Family Strengths Conference,, Portland, OR.

King, K.A. (05-01-2003. ) Using a coordinated school health program to reduce childhood obesity .Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Health Promotion “Health for Success” Annual Conference, Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH.

Yund, C., & King, K.A. (04-28-2003. ) Teaching teens in Hamilton County, Ohio safe driving behaviors .Center for Disease Control National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - Safety in Numbers Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. (04-27-2003. ) College students’ perceptions of and involvement in body piercing .American College Health Association National Conference, Miami Beach, FL.

King, K.A. (04-24-2003. ) School suicide prevention education and student self-efficacy .American Association of Suicidology National Conference, Santa Fe, NM.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. (04-05-2003. ) Developing school connectedness among students in need .Spring Research Collaborative Conference Among the University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, and University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

Wagner, D.I., King, K.A., & Elgas, P. (12-06-2002. ) A distance education model for alcohol and drug prevention training .Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Cleveland, OH.

King, K.A. (10-24-2002. ) Practical strategies to preventing youth suicide .Eastern Illinois University Suicide Prevention Conference, Macomb, IL.

King, K.A. (10-15-2002. ) The role of the medical and mental health professional in suicide prevention .Southern Health Board of County Cork, Ireland, County Cork, Ireland.

King, K.A. (10-14-2002. ) Practical strategies to preventing suicide among Irish youth .Southern Health Board of County Cork, Ireland, County Cork, Ireland.

Tergerson, J.L., & King, K.A. (10-04-2002. ) Do adolescents’ perceived cues, benefits, and barriers to physical activity differ based on gender .American School Health Association National Conference, Charlotte, NC.

King, K.A. (05-03-2002. ) Effect of high school suicide prevention education on students’ confidence in preventing suicide .Society for Public Health Education Midyear Scientific Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (04-12-2002. ) Conducting family-based prevention training via a satellite distance education model .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, San Diego, CA.

King, K.A., Holmes, J.L., & Cottrell, R.R. (04-11-2002. ) College athletic trainers’ confidence in helping female athletes who have eating disorders .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, San Diego, CA.

Wagner, D.I., & King, K.A. (04-11-2002. ) Family-based prevention via distance education .Pride World Drug Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Tergerson, J.L., Wilson, B.R.A., & King, K.A. (03-21-2002. ) The differences among the stages of change and cues to action for exercise in adolescents .Association for Health Care Research, Big Sky, MT.

King, K.A. (11-15-2001. ) The role of the pediatrician in youth suicide prevention .Children’s Hospital of Illinois Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Department of Pediatrics, Peoria, IL.

King, K.A., & Snyder, S. (11-08-2001. ) College students’ perceived effectiveness of high school health education .American School Health Association 75th National School Health Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Smith, J., & King, K.A. (04-20-2001. ) An evaluation of school suicide prevention training .American Association of Suicidology 34th Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

King, K.A., Davis, B., & McClellan, W. (03-31-2001. ) Developing an effective mentoring program which increases students’ perceived school connectedness .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Cincinnati, OH.

Wagner, D.I., Elgas, P., & King, K.A. (03-29-2001. ) Family-based prevention: Approaches for parents of young children .Pride World Drug Conference, Louisville, KY.

King, K.A., & Wagner, D.I. (03-29-2001. ) Using focus groups to assess needs of alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention programs .Pride World Drug Conference, Louisville, KY.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., Taft, H., & Fleming, L. (03-28-2001. ) Family-based prevention: The Ohio experience .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Cincinnati, OH.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., Hedrick, B., Taft, H., & Fleming, L. (03-28-2001. ) Parents’ reported needs in preventing their children from engaging in alcohol, tobacco and other drug use .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Cincinnati, OH.

Kandakai, T.L., & King, K.A. (10-27-2000. ) Preservice teachers’ perceived self-efficacy in preventing school violence .American School Health Association 74th National School Health Conference, New Orleans, LA.

King, K.A., Davis, B., & McClellan, W. (10-27-2000. ) Healthy kids - It’s my time: A multidimensional program designed to build a sense of school connectiveness for students in need .American School Health Association 74th National School Health Conference, New Orleans, LA.

King, K.A. (06-15-2000. ) Developing your school health action plan .Ohio Coordinated School Health Conference, Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge, OH.

King, K.A. (06-15-2000. ) Identifying programmatic strategies and evaluation measures in a school health action plan: Added insights and lessons learned .Ohio Coordinated School Health Conference, Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge, OH.

King, K.A. (03-22-2000. ) Do emotional connections protect university students from suicidal behaviors .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Consortium National Conference, Orlando, FL.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (03-22-2000. ) Safe and drug free school coordinators’ perceived needs in preventing drug use and violence among youth .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Consortium National Conference, Orlando, FL.

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. (03-22-2000. ) Building community coalitions to prevent youth drug abuse .American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Consortium National Conference, Orlando, FL.

Bellian, D., King, K.A., Wahl, J., & Price, J.H. (11-01-1999. ) Psychiatrists’ knowledge and attitudes about costs of commonly prescribed treatments in psychiatry .Institute on Psychiatric Services, American Psychiatric Association National Conference, New Orleans, LA.

King, K.A. (10-28-1999. ) Using Project SOAR to train school counselors on suicide prevention .American School Health Association 73rd National School Health Conference, Kansas City, MO.

King, K.A. (04-17-1999. ) Teachers and counselors: Collaborating to prevent suicide .American Association of Suicidology 32nd Annual Conference, Houston, TX.

King, K.A. (04-08-1999. ) Practical steps to evaluating youth alcohol and drug prevention programs .Pride World Drug Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Bellian, D., King, K.A., Wahl, J., & Price, J.H. (04-01-1999. ) Psychiatrists’ knowledge of costs of commonly prescribed treatments in psychiatry .Sixth Annual Research Symposium, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. (04-01-1999. ) High school professionals’ perceptions of adolescent suicide .Sixth Annual Research Symposium, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.

King, K.A., Bradley, C., Daniels, K.L., Islam, R., & Price, J.H. (10-09-1998. ) The depiction of exercise on prime time television .American School Health Association 72nd National School Health Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. (10-09-1998. ) High school health teachers’ and high school counselors’ perceptions of adolescent suicide .American School Health Association 72nd National School Health Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & King, K.A. (10-08-1998. ) School nurses’ perceptions of school health research .American School Health Association 72nd National School Health Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Jordan, T., Price, J.H., & King, K.A. (11-11-1997. ) Validity of self-reported prostate screenings among males .American Public Health Association 125th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

King, K.A., Tribble, J.L., & Price, J.H. (10-25-1997. ) School counselors’ perceptions of nonconsensual sexual activity among high school students .American School Health Association 71st National School Health Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.

King, K.A. (10-24-1997. ) Should school uniforms be mandated in elementary schools? A controversial issue revisited .American School Health Association 71st National School Health Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.

King, K.A., Tribble, J.L., & Price, J.H. (10-24-1997. ) Promoting a research orientation in health education doctoral students .American School Health Association 71st National School Health Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.

Maccoux, D.A., Price, J.H., Flynn, M.G., Brolinson, P.G., & King, K.A. (09-09-1997. ) Adolescent males’ perceptions of and experience of athletic cup protection .American Medical Society of Sports Medicine,

Paper Presentations

King, K.A. (06-28-2008. ) Suicide prevention for minority youth populations. Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:International

King, K.A. (04-04-2008. ) Building positive social and emotional connections to prevent adolescent violence and drug use. Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:International

King, K.A. (04-04-2008. ) Developing valid and reliable surveys: A beginner’s guide. Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:International

King, K.A. (04-03-2008. ) Evaluating violence and drug prevention programs: The basics. .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:International

King, K.A. (11-14-2008. ) Adolescent sexuality and school/family connections: Lessons learned from the research. Tampa, FL. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (11-14-2008. ) Predictors of school climate in a low income district. Tampa, FL. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (10-27-2008. ) Caregivers' perceived caregiving-related stress and mental health status: A pilot study. San Diego, CA. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (08-26-2007. ) Preventing underage drinking: Research on protective factors and evidence-based strategies. Indianapolis, IN. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (05-14-2008. ) The Power of Positive Connections: Building Strength and Hope in Rural Youth .Lancaster, SC. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (05-14-2008. ) Building & Sustaining Rural Community Coalitions: Lessons Learned. Lancaster, SC. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (05-15-2008. ) Developing Valid and Reliable Surveys in Rural Communities .Lancaster, SC. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (04-11-2008. ) Survey instrument development: Teachers’ attitudes about daily physical activity. Dallas, TX. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (04-08-2008. ) Power of positive connections: Building strength and hope in students. Dallas, TX. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (03-10-2008. ) University Students' Perceived Benefits, Barriers and Cues to STD Testing. Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (03-10-2008. ) Factors affecting condom use and STD communication among Asian-Indian college students: Exploring controversial issues. Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (12-04-2008. ) Developing resiliency in youth through school, family and community. Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (12-04-2008. ) Teaching strategies to increase positive social and emotional connections among youth. Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (12-04-2008. ) Social emotional learning: A prevention approach with young children. Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (10-16-2008. ) Gathering and assessing data: An Introduction. Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (09-09-2008. ) Child and adolescent suicide prevention: Protective factors and developmental challenges for youth ages 10 to 18. Covington, KY. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (03-30-2008. ) Coalition development and substance abuse prevention .Athens, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (05-15-2008. ) University students’ perceived benefits, barriers, and cues to STD testing. Cleveland, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (05-15-2008. ) Psychological explanations for adolescent engagement in sexual behaviors: The power of positive connections. Cleveland, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (05-22-2008. ) Social and emotional learning among youth: A family-based approach. Vancouver, WA. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (02-21-2008. ) Youth perceptions regarding respect and school climate: A report on the findings from the 2007 Educational Council focus group study of middle and high school students in Greater Columbus .Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (02-01-2008. ) Social and emotional development of young children: A distance-based professional development program. Anchorage, AK. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K. (04-08-2009. ) Factors associated with underage drinking: Findings from the PRIDE survey .Louisville, KY. Level:International

King, K. (04-08-2009. ) Preventing youth drug use through positive social and emotional connections .Louisville, KY. Level:International

King, K. (02-18-2009. ) Immediate and long-term effectiveness of the FAST stroke educational prevention program .San Diego, CA. Level:International

King, K. (08-12-2009. ) Nreach.Org: A professional networking site for the AOD field .Atlanta, GA. Level:National

King, K. (06-24-2009. ) Empowering youth through social and emotional learning: A family-based distance education program for head start faculty and staff .Portland, OR. Level:National

King, K. (06-23-2009. ) Strategies to build positive connections with children: Lessons learned in family based prevention .Portland, OR. Level:National

King, K. (04-30-2009. ) Parents' perceptions regarding the oral health of their children .Portland, OR. Level:National

King, K. (03-27-2009. ) Program evaluation of te Fun and Fit school-based intervention for adolescents addressing nutrition and fitness .Los Angeles, CA. Level:National

King, K. (12-04-2009. ) Strategies to increase family, school, and community connectedness among youth .Columbus, OH. Level:Regional

King, K. (08-04-2009. ) SPSS to analyze youth alcohol and toher drug use data .Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional

King, K. (06-17-2009. ) Charting the course: How do you evaluate school health success .Cambridge, OH. Level:Regional

King, K. (05-12-2009. ) Strategies improve nutrition behaviors in college students .Columbus, OH. Level:Regional

King, K. (04-24-2009. ) Fun and Fit: Effectiveness of a school-based nutrition and physical activity program for adolescents .Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional

King, K. (03-27-2009. ) Building positive family and school connections: Lessons learned in family-based prevention .Lynnwood, WA. Level:Regional

King, K. (02-11-2009. ) Youth suicide/risky behavior prevention and effective crisis response strategies .Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional

King, K. (01-13-2009. ) You hold the key: An overview of a social marketing campaign and school-based countermeasure program to address teen motor vehicle occupant injuries .Orlando, FL. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (04-14-2011. ) Preventing Youth Suicide: Practical strategies for teens. .Toledo, OH. Conference. Level:International

King, K.A. (04-14-2011. ) Practical Strategies adults can use to prevent youth suicide. Toledo, OH. Conference. Level:International

King, K.A. (10-31-2011. ) University students' knowledge of an ability to identify disordered eating, warning signs and risk factors. .Washington, D.C.. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (10-31-2011. ) College students' knowledge of and attitudes toward the US health care system, helath insurance industry practices, and recently passed health care reform legislation. Washington, D.C.. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (10-14-2011. ) Correlates to over-the-counter drug use among multracial youth. Louisville, KY. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (10-13-2011. ) Impact of school violence and school violent victimization on recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking .Louisville, KY. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (10-13-2011. ) Psychosocial correlates to nonmedical prescription drug use among youth. .Louisville, KY. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (10-13-2011. ) Family determinants to episodic heavy drinking among junior hih and high school students .Louisville, KY. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (05-01-2011. ) Adoption as a pregnancy outcome option for adolescent females. Denver, CO. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (03-30-2011. ) Adoption as a pregnancy outcome option: Assessing attitudes and knowledge of adolescent females. .Seattle, WA. Conference. Level:National

King, K.A. (05-18-2011. ) Preventing youth suicide through positive connection-building. Columbus, OH. Workshop. Level:State

King, K.A. (05-18-2011. ) Developing Positive Connections Among Students .Columbus, OH. Workshop. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (04-16-2011. ) Lifetime nonmedical prescripton drug use: Role of Peers .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (04-16-2011. ) College students' confidence and importance of knowledge of disordered eating. .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (03-10-2011. ) Adolescent females' perceptions regardign adoption. Grand Rapids, MI. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (02-09-2011. ) Building positive school connections that support academic achievement. Columbus, OH. Workshop. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (02-09-2011. ) Planning, implementing, and evaluating school connectedness strategies. .Columbus, OH. Workshop. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (01-12-2011. ) Developing HIV/AIDS policy guidelines for Ohio Schools. Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (01-07-2011. ) Statewide school guidelines for HIV/AIDS policies in Ohio. .Columbus, OH. Workshop. Level:Regional

King, K.A. (05-05-2011. ) Mental Helath and Quackery. Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local

King, K.A. (04-19-2011. ) Health Advertising and Health Care: A guide for Consumers. Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local

King, K.A. (02-25-2011. ) College students' perceived confidence and importance in helping friends involved in disordered eating .Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local

04-13-2008 Dolly A.B. Cohen Award (Teaching Professor of the Year) - University Award bestowed to the faculty member demonstrating excellence in teaching at the University of Cincinnati.

10-22-2004 Dr. Simon Anderson Faculty Recognition Award University Award bestowed to the faculty member in recognition of his/her support for the educational advancement of student-athletes at the University of Cincinnati.

03-30-2001 American Association for Health Education Horizon Award National Research Award for the Nation’s Health Educator showing potential to establish prominence in the field. Award received at the American Association for Health Education National Convention, Cincinnati, OH, March 30, 2001.

04-26-2000 Division of Human Services Outstanding Service Award Division Award received at the College of Education Faculty, Staff and Student Recognition Reception for Outstanding service to the division, college and university. University of Cincinnati, May 26, 2000.

adolescent, youth, child, violence, bullying, suicide, alcohol, drug, prevention, health, health education, parent, communication, youth development, connection, connectedness

2011: Board Member Coalition for a Drug Free Greater Cincinnati.

2011: Board Member State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup.

2011: Board Member State Prevention Framework-State Incentive Program for the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.

2011: Board Member and Evaulation Co-Director Evidence Based Practices Workgroup-Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.

2011: Board Member Statewide Cadre of Health Education Experts. Ohio Department of Education.

Introduction to Health Promotion

Personal Health Behavior

18-HPE-134 MENTAL HEALTH ISSUS Mental Health Issues

Health Services

18-HPE-330 CHILD&ADOL HEALTH Child and Adolescent Health

Consumer Health

18-HPE-550 HEALTH ISSUES Emerging Health Issues

18-HPE-861 HLTH ED IN ACADEMIA Health in Academia

18-HPE-549 HUMAN SEXUALITY Human Sexuality

18-HPE-551 DRUGS & SOCIETY Drugs and Society

Health Promotion in the Schools

Health in the Middle School

Principles of Health Promotion Programs

Health Counseling

Survey Research in Health Education

Evidence-Based Practices in Substance Abuse Prevention

Health Science Statistics

Doctoral Dissertation

University of Cincinnati
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