Paul E. Norrod, DrPH, RN
Asst Professor
Procter Hall
225
CON Population Health Sciences - 0038
Professional Summary
Paul E. Norrod, DrPH, M-Div., MAC, RN, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences. His research focuses on occupational injury prevention, mental health conditions, and suicide in the U.S. workforce, as well as interventions aimed at improving mental well-being in both occupational and rural populations. Dr. Norrod's areas of teaching expertise include epidemiology, community and population health, rural and Appalachian health, and data management.
Education
Doctor of Public Health: University of Kentucky 2021
Master of Arts in Counseling: Asbury Theological Seminary 2012
Master of Divinity: Asbury Theological Seminary 2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Tennessee Technological University 2000
EMT-Intermediate : Roane State Community College 1998
EMT: Tennessee Technological University 1996
Research and Practice Interests
Occupational Injury Prevention
AI and Big Data
Mental Health Conditions and Suicide
Rural Health
Positions and Work Experience
08-2023 -To Present Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati,
05-2021 -08-2023 Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety, University of Kentucky,
01-2020 -08-2023 Rural and Public Health Nursing Instructor, University of Kentucky,
08-2019 -08-2021 Epidemiology Fellowship, University of Kentucky,
08-2017 -02-2021 Registered Nurse, Baptist Health System,
08-2015 -08-2019 Adjust Professor of Psychology, Asbury University,
Research Support
Grant: #2U54OH007547-21-00 Investigators:Ickes, M. & Norrod, P.E. 09-2022 -09-2027 CDC-NIOSH Agricultural Community Mental Health Project: Researching Networks, Communication, and Training Outcomes Role:Co-I $1,332,406 Active Type:Grant Level:National
Grant: #2U54OH007547-21-00 Investigators:Norrod, P.E., Marfell, J. & Bales, D. 09-2022 -08-2023 CDC-NIOSH SCAHIP Pilot: A Comparison of Farmer and Farmworker Suicide Mortality in the U.S., 2003-2019 Role:PI $35,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:National
Grant: #5T42OH010278-10 Investigators:Norrod, P.E., Marfell, J., Walmsley, L.A., & Brown, S. 07-2021 -06-2022 CDC-NIOSH CARERC Pilot: Characteristics of Nurse Suicide Deaths in Kentucky, 2005 - 2019 Role:PI $17,198 Completed Type:Grant Level:National
Grant: #PON2 035 2300000956 Investigators:Norrod, P.E. 11-2022 -06-2023 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Addressing the “R” in QPR: Advancing Agricultural Community Referral Capacity. Role:PI $76,298 Completed Level:State
Grant: #PON2 035 2300003840 Investigators:Norrod, P.E. 07-2023 -06-2024 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Building Rural Resilience: A Rural and Farm Youth Safety and Well-being Curriculum Role:PI $40,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:State
Investigators:Hunter, J., Pescatore, A. Norrod, P.E. & Stamper, C. 01-2022 -09-2022 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Kentucky Farm Family Youth Curriculum Role:Co-I $65,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:State
Grant: #3210002823-24-196 / 6U54OH007547-22-03 Investigators:Norrod, Paul 08-15-2023 -09-29-2024 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Agricultural Community Mental Health Project: Researching Networks, Communication and Training Outcomes Role:PI 52230.00 Hold Level:Federal
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Norrod, P.E., Sanderson, W.T., Abner, E. L., Seals, J., & Browning, S. (2023. ) Farmer suicides among states reporting violent deaths, 2003 – 2017.Journal of Rural Mental Health, , 47 (3 ) ,139-151 More Information
Karanth, S.D., Braithwaite, D., Katsumata, Y., Duara, R., Norrod, P.E., Aukhil, I., & Abner, E.L. (2023. ) Association of physical frailty and cognitive function in a population-based cross-sectional study of American older adults .Gerontology, ,
Other Publications
Norrod, P.E. & Weddle, L. (2023. ) Stress .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HSW-PEN.006 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E. & Weddle, L. (2023. ) Self-Care for Health Challenges .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HSW-PEN.005 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E., & Weddle, L. (2023. ) Depression .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HSW-PEN.004 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E., & Weddle, L. (2023. ) Anxiety .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HSW-PN.003 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E. (2023. ) Navigating Trauma After a Natural Disaster .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HFD-IFD.001 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E. (2022. ) Understanding and Coping with Farm Stress .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HSW-PN.002 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E. (2022. ) Farmer Suicide .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HSW-PN.001 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E. (2022. ) Understanding Suicide .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HFD-PN.001 ) , University of Kentucky
Norrod, P.E. (2022. ) Understanding Suicide .Cooperative Extension Services, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, (HFD-PN.001 ) , University of Kentucky
Book Chapter
Norrod, P.E. (2012 ) Flesh and Retribution Dictionary of the Bible and Western Culture .(pp. 165, 440).Sheffield, UK, Sheffield Phoenix Press, Ltd (Author)
Presentations
Paper Presentations
Norrod, P.E. (07-2023. ) Farmer Suicide Among States Reporting Violent Deaths, 2003-2017 .Tampa, Fl. Conference. Level:International
Norrod, P.E. (05-2023. ) Helping Others Navigate Trauma After a Natural Disaster .Louisville, KY. Conference. Level:State
Norrod, P.E. (04-2023. ) Navigating Trauma After a Natural Disaster .Bowling Green, KY. Conference. Level:State
Norrod, P.E. (03-2023. ) Circumstantial Factors Among Kentucky Nurse Suicide Decedents, 2005-2019. Tampa, Fl. Conference. Level:Regional
Honors and Awards
2022 1st place State Award for Extension Disaster Education Kentucky (NEAFCS) Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Status:Recipient Level:State Type:Recognition
2022 1st place Southern Region Award for Extension Disaster Education National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Recognition
2022 1st place National Award for Extension Disaster Education National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Recognition
2022 Outstanding Team Project Award Kentucky Association of State Extension Specialists and Associates Status:Recipient Level:State Type:Recognition
2022 1st place Florence Hall Award for Outstanding Programming Kentucky (NEAFCS) Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Status:Recipient Level:State Type:Recognition
2022 1st place Innovation in Programming Award Kentucky (NEAFCS) Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. Status:Recipient Level:State Type:Recognition
2022 2nd place Human Development/Family Relationships Award for Outstanding Contributions to Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Programs Kentucky (NEAFCS) Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Status:Recipient Level:Regional Type:Recognition
2022 3rd place Southern Region Human Development/Family Relationships Award for Outstanding Contributions to Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Programs National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Recognition
2021 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Recognition
2020 Department Recognition for Patient Care and Safety Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition