Personal profile
About
Primary Research Focus
Health disparities reduction; substance abuse and STI prevention
Professional Biography
Dr. Angela Meshack is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education, at Texas Southern University. Dr. Meshack earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from University of Houston and holds Master and Doctor of Public Health degrees in Health Promotion/Health Education with emphasis on Behavioral Sciences from The University of Texas School of Public Health. She teaches courses in epidemiology, human sexuality, fitness for living, and consumer health as well as coordinates the health studies internship practicum. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Special Projects Committee and is a member of the Curriculum Committee in the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
Disciplines
- Education
- Health and Physical Education
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Comparing health risk behaviors of Franklin County youth with their national and statewide counterparts: An ecological study in the state of Kentucky
Walston, H., Meshack, A. F., Latham, T., Majid, W., Peters, R. J., Gans, T. & Peters, G. A. P., 2017, In: International Journal of One Health. 6, 1, p. 10-13 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Smoking cessation recruitment messages tailored to African American high school smokers
Peters, R. J., Meshack, A. & Lin, M. T., 2014, In: American Journal on Addictions. 23, 1, p. 102 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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The social norms and beliefs of teenage male electronic cigarette use
Peters, R. J., Meshack, A., Lin, M. T., Hill, M. & Abughosh, S., Oct 1 2013, In: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 12, 4, p. 300-307 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beliefs and perceived norms concerning smoking cessation program recruitment among african american teen smokers: What appeals to youth and what turns them away
Peters, R. J., Meshack, A., Kelder, S. H., Springer, A. & Agurcia, C., Jul 2011, In: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 10, 3, p. 246-255 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sexuality education issues and methodologies tailored toward African American inner city boys
Peters, R. J., Johnson, R. J., Meshack, A. & Savage, H., Apr 2010, In: American Journal of Sexuality Education. 5, 2, p. 116-127 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review