Kyeung Mi Oh, PhD, MSN, RN

Dr. Oh is a tenured associate professor and the doctoral program director in the School of Nursing. She specializes in teaching nursing research methods and statistics courses. Dr. Oh was Inducted into the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Diversity Leadership Institute as a Fellow in 2022. She teaches primarily in the PhD program in the School of Nursing where she mentors students who conducting doctoral dissertations. She has a strong research background and extensive experience in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research. Her current studies examine racial/ethnic disparities in cancer screening practices and factors influencing cancer screening participation for ethnic minorities. Dr. Oh is particularly interested in the Korean American population. She conducted a study to examine Korean Americans' cancer-related health information sources and cancer screening knowledge and behaviors concerning the most prevalent types of cancers for Korean-Americans. In addition, in collaboration with the Department of Communication, Dr. Oh conducted an interventional study to encourage smoking cessation among first-generation Chinese and Korean Immigrant men. Currently, Dr. Oh is developing a research program to empower medically underserved populations to improve diabetes prevention and management through a novel, cost-effective, linguistically and culturally appropriate, and sustainable nurse-led diabetes program.

University Service

• Participant, evaluation of the effectiveness of distance education as part of the university SACS reaccreditation process, 2011
• Member, Blackboard Learn 9.1 Pilot Program, 2011
• Advisor, Korean Graduate Students Association, 2007-2010

Community Service

• Supported ‘Personal Care Aide Program’ operated by Korean Central Senior Center, 2010-2012.
• Provided diabetes screenings and diabetes prevention and management education to Korean Central Senior Center members, 2011

Research

Research Interests

• Racial and ethnic disparities in cancer screening practices
• Health information seeking behaviors
• Disease prevention
• Gerontology

Publications

Peer-reviewed Journals (*=data based publications) (+=Publication with student)

*Oh, K. M., Byung, B., Alqahtani+, & Peppard, L. (In Press). Exploring levels and correlates of depression literacy among Older Korean Immigrants. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

*Shin, C., Oh, K., Lee, M., & An, K. (In Press). Promoting Physical Activity through a Technology-enhanced Intervention. Clinical Nursing Research.

*Al Mahrouqi+, A. S., Mallinson, R. K., Oh, K.M., & Weinstein, A. A. (In Press). Patient‐centred care, diabetes self‐management and glycaemic control among Omani patients with type‐2 diabetes. International Journal of Nursing Practice.

*Alqahtani+, N., Oh, K.M., Kitsantas, P., Rodan, M. Innab, A. et al. (In Press). Organizational Factors Associated with Nurses’ Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Attitudes, and Implementation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

*Al Mahrouqi+, A. S., Mallinson, R. K., Oh, K.M., & Weinstein, A. A. (In Press). Patients’ and Nurses’ Perceptions of Diabetes Self-Management in Oman: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Mohammadifirouzeh+, M., Oh, K. M., & Tanner+, S. (2022). HIV stigma reduction interventions among health care providers and students in different countries: A systematic review. Current HIV Research. 20 (1), 20-31.

*Oh, K. M., Park, B., & Jacobsen, K. (2021). A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Korean Americans. Journal of Cancer Education, 36, 261-271.

*Oh, K. M., Alqahtani+, N., Chang, S., & Cox, C. (2021). Knowledge, beliefs, and practice regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among American college students: Application of the health belief model. Journal of American College Health, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1967362.

*Brewer+, K. Oh, K. M., Kisantas, Y. & Zhao, X. (2020). Workplace bullying among nurses and organizational response: An online cross-sectional study. Journal of Nursing Management, 28 (1), 148-156.

*Alqahtani+, N., Oh, K. M., Panagiota, K., & Rodan, M. (2019). Nurses’ Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Attitudes, and Implementation: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29 (1-2), 274-283.

*+Alqahtani, N., Oh, K. M., Panagiota, K., & Rodan, M. (In Press) Nurses’ Evidence-based Practice Knowledge, Attitudes, and Implementation: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical Nursing.

*Peppard+, L., Oh, K. M., Gallo, S., & Milligan, R. (2019). Risk of Depression in Pregnant Women with Low Normal Serum Vitamin B12. Research in Nursing & Health, 42(4), 264-272.

* +Baird, B., Oh, K. M., Douglas, C., & Weinstein, A. (2019) Health literacy, Depression Literacy, and Depression among Older Korean Americans, Journal of Health Communication, 24 (5), 525-535.

*+Russell, E., Oh, K., & Zhao, X. (In Press) Undiagnosed Diabetes Among Hispanic and White Adults with Elevated Haemoglobin A1c Levels. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews (Impact Factor: 3.904)

*Zhao, X., Peterson, E. B., Oh, K., & Cai, X. (In Press) Using graphic text-messaging to promote smoking cessation among first-generation Chinese and Korean male immigrants. Health Education Research. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyz006 (Impact Factor: 1.667).

*Peterson, E.B., Zhao, X., Cai, X., & Oh, K.M. (2018) Developing a Graphic Text Messaging Intervention for Smoking Cessation Targeting First-Generation Chinese Immigrant Men: Insights from Focus Group Interviews, in Timothy M. Hale, Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, Shelia R. Cotten , Aneka Khilnani (ed.) eHealth: Current Evidence, Promises, Perils and Future Directions (Studies in Media and Communications, Volume (15) Emerald Publishing Limited, pp.241 – 264.

+Oh, K. M., Taylor KL, & Jacobsen KH. (2017) Breast cancer screening among Korean Americans: a systematic review. Journal of Community Health, 42(2), 324-332.

*Lee, E. E., Brecht, M.-L., Park, H., Lee, J., & Oh, K. M. (2017) Web-Based Study for Improving Mammography Among Korean American Women. Journal of Cancer Education, 32(2), 257-263 (Impact Factor: 1.329).

*Lee, E., Nandy, K., Szalacha, L., Park, H., Oh, K. M., Lee, J., & Menon, U. (2016) Korean American Women and Mammogram Uptake. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health,18, 179-186 (Impact Factor: 1.3).

*+Oh, K.M., Jun, J., Zhao, X., Lee, E. & Kreps, G. (2015) Cancer Information Seeking Behaviors of Korean Americans: A Mixed Methods Study Using Surveys and Focus Group Interviews. Journal of Health Communication,20(10), 1143-1154 (Impact Factor: 1.8).

*+Song, L., Park, B., & Oh, K.M., (2015) Analysis of the Technology Acceptance Model in Examining Hospital Nurses' Behavioral Intentions toward the Use of Bar Code Medication Administration. Computer, Informatics, Nursing, 33(4), 157-165 (Impact Factor: 0.8).

*Jun, J., Oh, K.M. (2015) Framing Risks and Benefits of Medical Tourism: A Content Analysis of Medical Tourism Coverage on Korean American Community Newspapers. Journal of Health Communication, 20, 720-727 (Impact Factor: 1.8).

*Kim, S., Oh, K., & Richards, K. (2014) Dementia, Nighttime Behavior Disturbance, Sleep Problems, and Comorbidity in Older Adults and Caregiver Burden. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 7(5), 206-214. (Impact Factor: 0.7).

*+Oh, K.M., Jun, J., Zhou, Q., and Kreps, G. (2014) Korean American Women's perceptions about physical examinations and cancer screening services offered in Korea: The influences of medical tourism on Korean Americans. Journal of Community Health, 39 (2), 221-229. (Impact Factor: 1.5)

*+Seibert, D. Speroni, K., Oh, K., Devoe, M. & Jacobsen, K. (2014) Preventing transmission of MRSA: A qualitative study of health care workers’ attitudes and suggestions. American Journal of Infection Control, 42, 405-411 (Impact Factor: 3.2).

*+Seibert, D. Speroni, K., Oh, K. M., & Devoe, M., & Jacobsen, K. K (2014) Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Transmission Prevention among Acute Care Setting Healthcare Workers. American Journal of Infection Control, 42, 254-259 (Impact Factor: 3.2)

Oh, K.M. & Jacobsen, K. (2014) Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices of Korean Americans: A Systematic Review. Journal of Community Health, 39 (2), 193-200. (Impact Factor: 1.5)

*+Oh, K.M., Zhou, Q., Kreps, G., and Kim, W. (2014) The Influence of Immigration on Health Information Seeking Behaviors among Korean Americans and Native Koreans. Health Education and Behavior. 41 (2), 173-185. (Impact Factor: 1.5)

*+Oh, K.M., Kreps, G., & Jun, J. (2013) Colorectal Cancer Screening knowledge, beliefs, and practices of Korean American. American Journal of Health Behavior, 37(3), 381-394. (Impact Factor: 1.6)

*Jun, J. & Oh, K.M. (2013) Asian and Hispanic Americans’ Cancer Fatalism and Colon Cancer Screening. American Journal of Health Behavior, 37(2), 145-154. (Impact Factor: 1.6)

*+Oh, K.M., Kreps, G., Jun, J., & Chong, E., & Ramsey, L. (2012) Examining the health information seeking behaviors of Korean Americans. Journal of Health Communication. 17(7),779-801. (Impact Factor: 1.8)

*Zhou, Q. and Oh, K.M. (2012) Lifestyle behaviors and related factors between Asian American and White adults with prediabetes. Nursing and Health Sciences, 14(1), 58-66. (Impact Factor: 0.7)

*+Oh, K.M. , Zhou, Q., Kreps, G., & Ryu, S.K. (2012) Breast Cancer Screening Practices Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. American Journal of Health Behavior, 36(5), 711- 722. (Impact Factor: 1.6)

*+Oh, K.M., Kreps, G., Jun, J., & Ramsey, L. (2011) Cancer information seeking and awareness of cancer information sources among Korean Americans. Journal of Cancer Education, 26(2), 355-364. (Impact Factor: 0.8)

*Oh, K.M. & Warnes, A. M. (2010) A nurse-led rapid response service for frail older people: an assessment. British Journal of Community Nursing, 15 (7), 333-340. (Impact Factor: 0.5)

*Oh, K. M., Warnes, A. M., & Bath, P. (2009) Effectiveness of a rapid response service for frail older people. Nursing Older People, 21(5), 25-31.

*Moore, J. B., Pawloski, L.R., Goldberg, P., Oh, K.M., Stoehr, A., & Baghi, H. (2009) Childhood obesity study: A pilot Study of the effect of the nutrition education program Color My Pyramid. Journal of School Nursing, 25(3), 230-239. (Impact Factor: 0.9)

*Moore, J.B., Kaffenberger, C., Goldberg, P., Oh, K.M., & Hudspeth, R. (2009) School reentry for children with cancer: Perceptions of nurses, school personnel, and parents. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 26 (2), 86-99. (Impact Factor: 0.7)

Oh, K. M. & Warnes, A. M. (2001) Care services for frail older people in South Korea. Aging and Society, 21(6), 701-720. (Impact Factor: 1.3)

Book chapter

Oh, K. M., An, K., Lee, M., Kreps, G. L. (2022) Cultural Factors Influencing Health Literacy, Health Care Access, and Health Behaviors Among Korean-Americans. In D. Kim & G. Kreps (Eds.), Global Health Communication for Immigrants and Refugees: Cases, Theories, and Strategies. Routledge.

Cai, X., Zhao, X. Oh, K. M. & Peterson, E. B. (2022) Health Campaigns and Message Design for Immigrant Populations. Global Health Communication for Immigrants and Refugees: Cases, Theories, and Strategies. Routledge.

Peterson, E.B., Zhao, X., Cai, X., & Oh, K.M. (2018). Developing a Graphic Text Messaging Intervention for Smoking Cessation Targeting First-Generation Chinese Immigrant Men: Insights from Focus Group Interviews, in Timothy M. Hale, Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, Shelia R. Cotten, Aneka Khilnani (ed.) eHealth: Current Evidence, Promises, Perils and Future Directions (Studies in Media and Communications, Volume (15) Emerald Publishing Limited, pp.241 – 264.

Ko, C. F., Oh, K. M. & Ogawa, T. (2007) Ageing population in East Asia: Impacts on social protection and social policy reforms in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The Crisis of Welfare in East Asia, Rowan & Littlefield.

Book

Warnes, A. M. Lowles, R. & Oh, K.M. (2002) Older People in Yorkshire and the Humber. Sheffield, Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing (SISA) at the University of Sheffield, UK. Conference Proceeding Paper

Conference Proceeding Paper

Oh, K-M., Kreps, G.L., Jun, J., & Kim, W. (2012). A survey of risk perceptions, beliefs, knowledge, and screening practices of Korean Americans concerning colorectal cancer. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 13 (Supplement), 17.

Oh, K. M. and Warnes, A. M. (2002) Evaluation of a hospital avoidance scheme for older people with acute illness. The Gerontologist, 42(Special Issue 1), 15.

Conference Presentations 

Shin, C., Oh, K., Lee, M., & An, K. (2022) Efficacy of a technology-enhanced physical activity intervention in Korean American adults. Sigma’s 33^rd International Nursing Research Congress. Edinburgh, Scotland. July 21-25

An., K. Oh, K. M., Lee, M., Shin, C., & Patel, A. (Accepted for Presentation). Cancer survivors’ utilization of Health Internet of Things (HIoT) and Health Behaviors. Sigma’s 33^rd International Nursing Research Congress. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Oh, K. M., An, K., Lee, M., & Shin, C. (Accepted for Presentation). Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates among Asians and Whites: Roles of Online Health Communication. Sigma’s 33^rd International Nursing Research Congress. Edinburgh, Scotland.

An, K. Oh, K. M., Lee, M., Patel D. (2022) Disparity in Utilization of Health Internet of Things (HIoT) and its Impact on Health Behaviors among Cancer Survivors. Southern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Feb 23-25.

Oh, K., Oetjen, C. Beran, K., Harvey, M., & zamilus-osabu, M. (2022) Medication-Assisted Treatment 24-hour Waiver Training for Opioid Use Disorder: Lessons Learned from a Nursing School Experience. Southern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Feb 23-25.

Oh, K., An, K., Lee, M., & Shin, C. (2022) Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates among Asian Americans and Non Hispanic Whites: Roles of Internet and Social Media Use and Health Information Sharing. Southern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Feb 23-25.

Steves, S. & Oh, K. (2022) The Influence of Electronic and Direct Healthcare Provider Communication on Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Comparison Between Non-Hispanic Black and White American Males. Southern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Feb 23-25.

An, K., Oh, K. M. & Lee, M. (2021) Disparity in Health-Information Seeking and Internet Use among Cancer Survivors: Trend in Health Information National Trends Survey, 2017-2019. 2021 CANS Advanced Methods Conference, Inclusion by Design: Methods and Approaches Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility in Nursing Research, Washington DC, October 6.

An, K., Oh, K. M. Disparity in the Use of Mobile Applications and Tracking Devices and Practice of Health-Behaviors among Cancer Survivors2021 CANS Advanced Methods Conference, Inclusion by Design: Methods and Approaches Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility in Nursing Research, Washington DC, October 6.

Oh, K. M., Park, B., & Jacobsen, K. (2020) A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Korean Americans. Southern Nursing Research Society 34rd Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. March 18-20.

Zhao, X., Oh, K., Peterson, E.B., & Cai, X. (2019). Using Graphic Text-Messaging to Promote Smoking Cessation Among First-Generation Chinese and Korean Male Immigrants.The 69^th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, Washington DC, May 24-28.

Oh, K.M., Zhao, X., Peterson, E.B., & Cai, X. (2019). Pilot Testing a Graphic Text Messaging Intervention to Encourage Smoking Cessation Among First-Generation Chinese and Korean Immigrant Men in the Metropolitan DC Area. Southern Nursing Research Society 33rd Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Feb 27-Mar 1.

Lawrence, G., Oh, K.M., Rodan, M., Dumas, T. & Espna, V. (2017). Neurobiological Mechanisms of Chemobrain: A Feasibility Study Using An Animal Model. 2017 International Society of Nurses in Genetics, Reston, Virginia. Nov 3-5.

Zhao, X., Oh, K.M., Peterson, E.B., Cai, X., Moon, J., Cui, S., & Diao, G. (2017). Pilot Testing a Graphic Text Messaging Intervention to Encourage Smoking Cessation Among First-Generation Chinese and Korean Immigrant Men in the Metropolitan DC Area. 2017 Biotech and Health Science Research Symposium, George Mason University, Fairfax VA. April 20-21.

Oh, K.M., Zhao, X., Peterson, E.B., Moon, J., Cai, X, & Cui, S. (2017). Developing a Text Messaging Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Chinese and Korean Immigrants. 2017 Biotech and Health Science Research Symposium, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. April 20-21.

An, K., Shin, C.N., Lee, M. & Oh, K. M. (2017) Break the Myth and Revisit Non-Obese Asian American’s Cardiometabolic Risk. Epidemiology and Prevention Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health, Portland, OR. March 7-10.

Oh, K.M., Zhao, X., Peterson, E.B., Moon, J., Cai, X, & Cui, S. (2016). Developing a Text Messaging Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Chinese and Korean Immigrants. 9th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, Washington, DC.

Oh, K.M., Zhao, X., Peterson, E.B., Moon, J., Cai, X, & Cui, S. (Accepted for presentation, 2016). Developing a Text Messaging Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Chinese and Korean Immigrants. Southern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.

Peterson, E.B., Zhao, X., Oh, K.M., Moon, J., Cai, X, & Cui, S. (2016, April). Developing a Text Messaging Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Chinese/Korean Immigrants: Findings from Message Pretesting. Paper to be presented at the biennial Kentucky Conference for Health Communication, Lexington, KY. April, 14-16.

Lee, E.E., Lee, J., & Oh, K. M. (2015) Testing a Web-based Study to Improve Mammography Uptake Among Korean American Women. International Council of Nurses, Global Citizen, Global Nursing. 2015 Conference, Seoul, Korea. June 19-23.

Jun, J. & Oh, K.M. (2014) Cancer Information Seeking Behaviors of Korean Americans: A Mixed Methods Approach. National Communication Association. 100th Annual Convention, Washington DC. November 20-23. (Top Paper Award from Korean American Communication Association)

Oh, K.M, Jun, J., Zhao, X., Kreps, G.L., & Lee, E (2014) Cancer Information Seeking Behaviors of Korean Americans: A Mixed Methods Approach. 2014 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Optimizing Health By Addressing Complexity. Washington, DC. Sep 18-20.

Song, L. & Oh, K.M. (2013) Evaluating the Relationship between Patient Safety Culture and the Behavioral Intention to Use Bar Code Medication Administration among Registered nurses in hospitals. The Washington Regional Nursing Research Consortium (WRNRC) 4th Annual Doctoral Student Research Conference, Washington DC. November 11.

Jun, J. & Oh, K.M. (2013) Framing Risks and Benefits of Medical Tourism: A Content Analysis of Medical Tourism Coverage on Korean American Community Newspapers. National Communication Association. 99th Annual Convention, Washington DC. November 21-24.

Oh, K.M., Jun, J., Zhou, Q., and Kreps, G., (2013) Korean American Women’s Perceptions about Physical Examinations and Cancer Screening Services Offered in Korea: The Influences of Medical Tourism on Korean Americans. American Academy of Nursing 40th Annual Meeting & Conference, Transforming Health Care: Driving Policy. Washington, DC. October 17-19.

Kim, S., Oh, K., & Richards, K. (2013) Sleep Disturbance, Nocturnal Agitation Behaviors, and Medical Comorbidity in Elders with Dementia Predict Caregiver Burden. 2013 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Special Topics Conference" Innovative Approaches to Symptom Science: Measurement and Analysis". Washington, DC. October 16.

Oh, K.M., Zhou, P., & Kreps, G., & Kim, W. (2013) Influences of immigration on health information seeking behaviors between Korean Americans and native Koreans. Accepted to International Communication Association 2013 Annual Conference, London, UK. June 17-21.

Seibert, D., Speroni, K. G., Oh, K. M., & DoVoe, M. (2013) Knowledge, perceptions, and practice of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission prevention among acute care setting healthcare workers. INOVA Sigma Thea Tau Virtual Display, Fairfax, Virginia. May 3.

Seibert, D., Speroni, K. G., Oh, K. M., & DoVoe, M. (2013) Knowledge, perceptions, and practice of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission prevention among acute care setting healthcare workers. The School of Nursing Doctoral Student Organization Interprofessional Poster Session, Washington DC. April 29.

Oh, K.M (2013, invited) Panel talk on lessons learned for conducting global health communication Research: Making cross-national comparisons: Korean-Americans and Korean Nationals. DC Health Communication Conference. March 28-30.

Oh, K.M., Kreps, G., & Jun, J. (2013) Colorectal cancer screening knowledge, beliefs, and practices of Korean American. Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas. Feb 27- Mar 2.

Jun, J. & Oh, K. (2012) KAs’ perceptions on the use of healthcare from the US to Korea. National Communication Association. 98^th Annual Convention, Orlando, FL. Nov 15-18.

Oh, K.M., Kreps, G.L., & Jun, J. (2012) Risk Perceptions, Beliefs, Knowledge, and Screening Practices of Korean Americans Concerning Colorectal Cancer: Directions for intervention. 2012 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington DC. Sep 13-15.

Oh, K. M., Kreps, G., Jun, J., & Kim, W. (2012) A survey of risk perceptions, beliefs, knowledge and screening practices of Korean Americans concerning colorectal cancer. The 12th biennial Kentucky Conference on Health Communication, Lexington, Kentucky. April 19-21.

Oh, K. M., Kreps, G., Jun, J., & Kim, W. (2011) A survey of risk perceptions, beliefs, knowledge and screening practices of Korean Americans concerning colorectal cancer. The 4th International Cancer Control Congress, Seoul, Korea. November 3-5.

Oh, K.M., Zhou, P., & Rhy, S.K. (2011) Comparison of breast cancer screening practices between Asians and Pacific Islanders. The 22nd International Nursing Research Congress sponsored by Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Cancun, Mexico. July 11.

Oh, K.M. & Kreps, G. (2011) Health and cancer information-seeking behaviors of Korean Americans. 22nd International Nursing Research Congress sponsored by Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Cancun, Mexico. July 11-14.

Oh, K.M., Kreps, G., Jun, J. & Chong, E., & Ramsey, L. (2011) Health and cancer information seeking behaviors of Korean Americans. 23rd Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Annual Conference, Philadelphia. March 24.

Oh, K.M., Moore, J.B. Pawloski, L.R. et al., (2009) Childhood obesity study: A Pilot Study of the effect of the nutrition education program Color My Pyramid on nutrition knowledge, self-care practice, physical activity, and status. 6th Annual Nursing Research Conference sponsored by HIS Nursing Research Committee, Virginia. Oct 15.

Oh, K. M., Warnes, A. M., & Bath, P. (2007) Impact of a nurse-led Rapid Response Service on the patient care and its integrated care pathways. International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology (FICCDAT), Toronto, Canada. June.

Ko, C. F., Tetsuo, O., & Oh, K. M. (2004) Implications of Population ageing in East Asia-An analysis of social protection and social policy reforms in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Conference on Ageing Societies and Ageing Sociology: Diversity and Change in Global World, University of Surrey, UK. September 7-9.

Ko, C. F., Tetsuo, O., & Oh, K. M. (2003) Implications of Social Policy Reforms in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. 36th World Congress of International Institute of Sociology, Beijing, China. July 7-11.

Oh, K. M. (2002) Care services for frail older people in South Korea. Development Studies. Association, Ageing and Development Group Meeting. London, UK. January 16.

Oh, K. M. (2002) Care services for frail older people in South Korea. 1^st National Conference of the Transcultural Research Group in Health and Social Care: Culture, Health, and Diversity, Sheffield, UK.September 12-13.

Oh, K. M. and Warnes, A. M. (2002) Evaluation of a hospital avoidance scheme for older people with acute illness. 55^th Annual Scientific Meeting: Relationships in a Changing World: From aging Cells to aging societies, Boston.

Grants

Health Information Trends Survey of Korean Americans (Total direct Cost: $10,000, awarded from William F. Castella Endowment Fund, Role: Co-I. 2022.

Train, Immerse, Motivate, and Integrate (TIMI) Project (Total direct costs:449,726, Submitted to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Role: Co-Investigator, 10% effort). 2020-2022.

"Graphic Text Messaging Intervention to Encourage Smoking Cessation Among First-Generation Chinese and Korean Immigrant Men," Provost Grant Multidiciplinary Research Initiative, George Mason University. 2015-2017. Role: Co-Principal Investigator. $50,000.

"Risk Communication of the Korean Medical Tourism Industry: A Content Analysis of Medical Tourism Coverage on Korean American Newspapers," University of Northern Iowa Funding for Tenure-Track Faculty. 2012-2013. Role: Co-Investigator. $3,000.

"Korean Americans’ Perceptions about Physical Examinations and Cancer Screening Services Offered in Korea: The Influences of Medical Tourism on Korean Americans," Research Funding for Tenure-Track and Tenured GMU Faculty. 2011-2012. Role: Principal Investigator. $4,000.

"A secondary data analysis study using 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data on Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Asian and Pacific Islanders," Sigma Theta Tau, Small Grant Award. 2010-2011. Role: Principal Investigator. $2,000.

"Health and Cancer Information Needs and Cancer Screening Practices of Korean Americans." 2007-2008. Role: Principal Investigator. 

"Childhood Obesity project Study." With Moore, J.B., and Pawloski, L. 2006-2007. Role: Post-doctoral Research Fellow.

"School Re-entry Pediatric Oncology Study." With Moore, J.B., and Kaffenburger, C. 2006-2007. Role: Post-doctoral Research Fellow.

"Uniformed Assessment Instrument Evaluation Study." With Gerber, N.L. 2006-2007. Role: Post-doctoral Research Fellow.

"Barnsley Rapid Response Service Evaluation Study," Barnsley Health Authority. 2001-2004. Role: Principal Investigator, UK. £5000/approx. $10,000.

Honors

• Fellow, American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Diversity Leadership Institute Fellow, 2022

Affiliations

• Member

   
  Sigma Theta Tau
• Member

   
  Southern Nursing Research Society
• Member

   
  Phi Beta Delta

Degrees

• PhD, Gerontology, Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing, University of Sheffield, UK
• MSN, Gerontological Nursing, University of Sydney, Australia
• BA, Nursing, University of Newcastle, Australia