Professional Summary
Richard A. Crosby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior. His scholarship has included the publication of numerous journal articles, book chapters, and two textbooks designed for MPH students (one book is about behavioral theory and the other is about research methods for health promotion). Dr. Crosby has a passion for research, especially behavioral research pertaining to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. He currently conducts several studies that focus on various behavioral issues related to condom use. His passion for research is only surpassed by his love for teaching. Dr. Crosby has taught courses in health behavior, behavioral theory, research methods, adolescent health, and biostatistics. He was also as a Post-Doctoral Fellow of the American Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine, working in the Division of STD Prevention at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and at the Rollins School of Public Health (Emory University). Dr. Crosby later became an Assistant Professor at the Rollins School of Public Health. He joined the faculty at the UK College of Public Health in 2004.
Education
PhD, Indiana University, 1998
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1984
BA, University of Kentucky, 1981
Research Interest & Projects
Behavioral research pertaining to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.