Department

Applied Health Science

Education

• Indiana University, Ph.D. in Health Behavior, 2012

• Indiana Wesleyan University, M.B.A in Management, 2005

• Indiana University, M.P.H. in Health Education, 2001

• Indiana University, B.S. in Health Administration, 1999

Background

• Project Coordinator - EMPOWERED (Enhancing Minority Partnership Opportunities; Working to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities) U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Minority Health, Division of Program Operations State Partnership Grant, - 2010 to 2015
• Executive Board Member - Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter, 2011 - 2014
• S.T.E.M. Mentor (Space, Technology, Engineering, Math) Mentor, 2012-2015
• McNair Scholars Program Faculty Mentor, Indiana University, 2012-2015
• Workshop Presenter/Curriculum Development, Indiana Prevention Resource Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, 2009-2011.

Scholarly Interest

Primary research interests include physical activity and weight-loss behaviors among African American women. Specific topics include barriers to and facilitators for physical activity, participation in collegiate sport & future physical activity, faith-based physical activity interventions, and long-term weight loss and weight maintenance.

Selected Publications

Articles

Githiri, V. (2018), Cancer: A Brief Overview. Top Hat: Ontario, Canada. Retrieved from https://tophat.com/marketplace/science-&-math/medicine-&-health/textbooks/cancer-a-briefoverview-virginia-githiri/3266

Githiri, V., Mohammad, T., Seo, D. (2012). Barriers to Physical Activity and Weight-Loss Maintenance for African American Women. The Health Education Monograph Series, 29(1), 64-76.

Githiri, V. (March 18, 2011). Weight Control Issues and Barriers to Physical Activity Affecting Weight Loss Maintenance for African American Women. (Conference Presenter) 35th Annual National Council of Black Studies Conference, Cincinnati, OH.