Kimberly D. Campbell-Voytal, PhD
kvoytal@med.wayne.edu

Departmental Role

As a medical anthropologist and an applied researcher, I contribute to research and education regarding the translation of effective health promotion and disease prevention practices in diverse urban settings and populations.  I am responsible for teaching FPH 7320 Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Health Care and I directed the FPH 7440 Public Health Practicum from 2004-2007.

Education

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, B.S. Unified Science, Chem‑Mathematics, 1975
Grace Hospital School of Nursing, Detroit, MI, Nursing, 1978
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, MSN, Adult Health, 1983
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, Ph.D. Anthropology (Medical), 1998

Training and Experience

Madonna University, College of Nursing & Health, Livonia, MI, Assistant Professor
(1988-1996), Associate Professor (1996-1999), Graduate Faculty, Adult Health
Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Family, Community, and
Mental Health Nursing, Adjunct Assistant Professor, (1999- present)
Wayne State University, Anthropology, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Medical Anthropology (1999- present)
Wayne State University, Community Medicine, Assistant Professor (1999-2006), MPH
Program Faculty (2004-2006)
Wayne State University, Family Medicine and Public Health Science, Assistant
Professor, (2006-present), MPH Program
                                     
Primary Research Interests

Prevention research; obesity and diabetes risk; chronic disease self-management
Models of community engagement; lay health workers
Behavioral setting-preventive behavior interactions (food deserts, walkability)
Dissemination research- adoption and institutionalization of effective prevention programs   

Selected Publications

McComish, J., Campbell-Voytal, K., & Rowland, C. 2004. Postpartum Doula Care: Content and Process. International Doula, 12(4): 22-25.

Wilcox, S., Dowda, M., Griffin, S., Rheaume, C., Ory, M., Leviton, L., King, A., Dunn, A., Buchner, D., Bazzarre, T., Estabrooks, P., Campbell-Voytal, K., Bartlet-Prescott, J., Dowdy, D., Castro, C., Carpenter, R., Dzewaltowski, D., Mockenhaupt, R. 2006.  Results of the First Year of Active for Life: Translation of 2 Evidence-Based Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults Into Community Settings, AJPH, 96:1201-1206.

Current Research
1. Obesity risk and primary prevention of type 2 diabetes in urban adolescents: schools, families, communities

2. Translation of a research-based, behavioral intervention to improve daily physical activity in sedentary African American seniors

3. Obesogenic urban environments and the association with obesity prevalence