EUNSEOK CHA, Phd, RN, MPH, MSN, CDE, FAHA

EUNSEOK CHA, PhD, RN, MPH, MSN, CDE, FAHA

Associate Professor

College of Nursing, Chungnam National University

Adjunct Associate Professor

Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Address : 266 MunWharo Junggu Daejeon, Korea 35015

Telephone:82-42-580-8319

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Education

2008-2009 / University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA / MSN– Nursing, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Specialty: Diabetes)
2001-2005 / University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA / PhD – Nursing, Minor: Quantitative Research in Methodology
1998 / Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea / MPH–Public Health
1993 / Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea / BSN - Nursing

trainings

Date / Training Program / Institution
August 15, 2016 / Savvy Caregiver: Train the Trainer Workshop / Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
August 11-12, 2016 / The Community Resiliency Model: Two-day basic skills workshop / Trauma Resource Institute
June11-12,2015 / The Education in Palliative and End of Life Care (EPEC) workshop / EPEC, Northwestern University ( at Emory)
Dec 6-7, 2014 / NIH mHealth Training / NIH mHealth Training Institute
Oct 27-29, 2014 / Diabetes and The Microbiome Research Symposium / American Diabetes Association
April 23, 2014 / Apply the RE-AIM Framework to Intervention Planning and Evaluation ( Workshop) / Society of Behavioral Medicine
July 28-31, 2013 / NHLBI Population Studies Workshop / NIH/NHLBI
July 22-26, 2013 / NINR’s Fatigue/Sleep Boot camp / NIH/NINR
Sep-Dec, 2012 / GH551: Diet and Chronic disease taught by Dr. Stein (2cr. graduate course) / Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health (Dep. of Behavioral Science & Health Education)
June 4-7, 2012 / Qualitative Analysis 1 : Empirical/Analytical Methods / Summer Institute, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Nursing
Jan-May, 2012 / BSHE 554: Social Marketing in Public Health taught by Prof. Taylor, Melissa and Nichols, Jennifer (2cr. graduate course) / Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health (Dep. of Behavioral Science & Health Education)
Jan-May, 2012 / BSHE 560: Health Literacy taught by Prof. Jacobson, Kara L (2cr. graduate course) / Emory University , Rollins School of Public Health (Dep. of Behavioral Science & Health Education)
May 16-18, 2011 / Level 3 Diabetes Educator Program / Emory Diabetes Course at Grady
November, 2010 / Ethics Course: Responsible Conduct of Research / Emory University
July 28-29, 2010 / The Group Lifestyle Balance Training Workshop for Primary Health Care Providers / Diabetes Prevention Support Center, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute
Jan-March, 2010 / Community Development and Focus Group Conduct (2cr.) taught by Dr. Terry, Martha Ann / University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affair
Sep-Dec, 2009 / Physical Activity and Health (2cr.) taught by Dr. Jakicic, John / University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
Sep-Dec, 2009 / Obesity Prevention and Treatment (2cr.) taught by Dr. Jakicic, John / University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
May 27-30, 2009 / Interventions: Reducing Risk and Promoting Adjustment to Disease / Pittsburgh Mind Body Summer Institute

Licenses and Certifications

2013-2018 / Certified Diabetes Educator / Certification Number 21320298
2015-2016 / Registered Nurse, California / License Number RN95055909
2010-Present / Registered Nurse, Georgia / License Number RN208458
2002-Present / Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania / License Number RN541260
1993-Present / Registered Nurse, Korea / License Number 102611
1999-2002 / Registered Nurse, New York (inactive) / License Number RN511248

Honors and Awards

2016 / Fellow of American Heart Association at Council of lifestyle and cardiometabolic health
2013 / The 3rd Poster Award, American Association of Diabetes Educators 13th Annual meeting and exhibition, August 6-10, 2013.
2012 / Recipient, classroom mini-grant for N461 Community Health Nursing, Emory University, Center for Faculty Development and Excellence
2011 / Recipient, Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute Clinical Interaction Network resource support
2011 / Recipient, President’s Commission on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE), Emory University ($500 for attending Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2011 Scientific Session, Atlanta, GA, March 23-24, 2011)
2009 / Marie S. Houston Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
2009 / Fellowship in 2009 Pittsburgh Mind Body Summer Institute on “Interventions: Reducing Risk and Promoting Adjustment to Disease” (May 27-30, 2009
2008 / Recipient, Chung-Ang University Excellent Researcher Grant
2005 / Meritorious Student Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine 26th AGM, Boston, MA
2004 / Rose E. Constantino Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
2004 / Meritorious Student Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine 25th AGM, Baltimore, MD
2004 / Best Student Poster (1st place), Eastern Nursing Research Society 16th conference, Quincy, MA

Professional Positions

2016-Present / Associate Professor / Chungnam National University,
South Korea
2016-Present / Adjunct Associate Professor / Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
2016-2016 / Associate professor / Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
2010-2016 / Assistant Professor / Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
2008-2010 / Nurse Interventionist ( NiH/NINR funded Alzheimer Caregiver study) / University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
2006-2008 / Full-time Instructor / Chung-Ang University, Department of Nursing, Seoul, Korea
1996-2006 / Nurse/ Health teacher for public middle schools in Seoul, Korea / Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Seoul, Korea
Leave of Absence for study abroad (Aug, 2001-Dec, 2005)
1993-1995 / Occupational Nurse / Vivian Co. Ltd, Seoul, Korea

Scholarship: Grants and Other Funding

Research Grants under review

Title:Risk profiles and progression of early versus late onset type 2 diabetes: CARDIA and FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDIES (Cha, PI)

Funding Agency: NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (R21)

Total Cost: $275,000.

Submission due: June 16. 2016

Anticipated funding period : 05/01/2017-04/30/2019

Research Grants in Preparation

Title: Preventing early onset Diabetes in young adults using a Stepped Care Intervention (Cha, PI)

Funding opportunity : Innovative Research Grant

Funding Agency: American Heart Association,

Total Cost: $150,000

Anticipated submission date :Jan 15, 2017

Anticipated funding period : 04/01/2017 - 12/31/2018

Title:Long-term trajectory of early versus late onset type 2 diabetes: the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) (Cha, PI)

Funding Agency: Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation

Total Cost: $40,000.

Anticipated submission due : 05/27/2017

Anticipated funding period : 01/01/2018- 12/31/2018

Research Grant awarded

Title: Let’s Choose Healthier Options: A pilot intervention targeting obese young African American women (Cha, PI)
Funding Agency: Emory P30 Center on Diabetes Translational ResearchPilot & Feasibility Award Program
Total Costs: $100,000.
Awarded date : Sep 2016

Research Grants Completed

Title: Development of a Diabetes Prevention Program for Young Adults with Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
(Cha, PI)
Grant Number: K01NR012779
Funding Agency: NIH/National Institute of Nursing Research
Total Cost: $269,082
Funding Period: 08 /15/2011-12/30/2014.
Title: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in High Risk Young Adults: A pilot descriptive study (Cha, PI)
Grant number: PHS grant ULI RR 025008
Funding Agency: Atlanta Clinical Translational Science Institute resource support
Total Cost:N/A.
Funding Period: 08/01/2011 – 08/31/2013.
Title: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in High Risk Young Adults: A pilot descriptive study. (Cha, PI)
Grant number: PHS grant ULI RR 025008
Funding Agency: University Research Committee/ Atlanta Clinical Translational Science Institute
Total Cost: $30,000.
Funding Period: 05/01/2011 – 04/30/2012.
Title: Understanding of Diabetes Self-Management Behaviors in Korean Americans with Type 2 Diabetes
(Cha, PI)
Grant number: N/A
Funding Agency: AADE/ Sigma Theta Tau Collaborative grant
Total Costs: $6,000.
Funding period: 02/01/2011 – 01/31/2012.
Title: Adherence & HRQOL: Translation of Interventions (Dunbar-Jacob, PI)
Description: The program project addresses clinical research studies designed to improve quality of life and delay or slow the progression of chronic conditions through the examination of self-management strategies which target adherence to treatment regimen, thus improving the effectiveness of care, with an overlapping objective of identifying factors necessary for successful translation.
Role: Nurse Interventionist
Grant number: P01-NR010949
Funding period: 01/01/2010 – 06/30/2010.
Title: Improving Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (Erlen, PI)
Description: This 10-year study based on social cognitive and self-efficacy theory is designed to test the efficacy of a multi-component structured strategy grounded in cognitive- behavioral therapy and targeted at various factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy in persons with HIV infection.
Role: Graduate Student Researcher
Grant number: R01-NR004749
Funding period: 09/01/2008 – 12/31/2009.
Title: Predictors of Healthy Behaviors Among Korean Young Adults: Testing the Self-Efficacy Theory and Transtheoretical model (Cha, PI)
Funding Agency: Chung-Ang University
Total Costs: 4,500,000 won (equivalent to $4,500).
Funding period: 06/01/2007 – 05/31/2008.
Title: A Theory Based Intervention On Calorie-Reduced Diet and Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Young Adults Attending In Universities in Korea (Cha, PI)
Grant number: KRF-2007-331-E00275
Funding agency : Korea Research Foundation
Total Costs: 26,400,000 won (equivalent to $26,400).
Funding period: 08/01/2007 – 07/31/2008.
Title: Predictors of Sexual Behavior among Korean College Students: Testing the Theory of Planned Behavior
(Cha, PI)
Grant number: N/A
Funding Agency: University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing
Total Costs: $1,300.
Funding period: 08/01/2004 – 06/30/2005.
Title: Predictors of Sexual Behavior among Korean College Students: Testing the Theory of Planned Behavior
(Doswell, PI)
Description: This 5-year study based on Theory of Reasoned Action aimed to assess the efficacy of the NIA intervention to delay early sexual activity among middle school African-American girls between the ages of 9 and 14 years old.
Role: Graduate Student Researcher
Grant number: R01 HD39757
Funding period: 01/01/2002 – 12/31/2006.

Scholarship: PUBLICATIONS

Original Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals

Cha, E.S., Haw, J.S., & Faulkner, M. S ( in press ). 20 things you did not know about emerging adults with type 2 diabetes, Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Bussell ,J., Cha, E.S., Grant, Y ., Schwartz, D & Young, L. (in press). Practical Pearls: Ways Healthcare Providers Can Promote Better Medication Adherence, Clinical Diabetes
Cha, E. S., Crowe, J. M., Braxter, B.J., & Jennings, B. (in press). Understanding how Overweight and Obese Young Adults Make Lifestyle Choices, Journal of Pediatric Nursing. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.07.001
Yan, F. Cha, E. S., Lee. E.T., Mayberry, R. M., Wang, W., Umpierrez, G. ( 2016). A self-assessment tool for screening young adults at risk of type 2 diabetes using Strong Heart Family Study data, SHS manuscript approval number (#414), Diabetes Educators, 42(5),607-617.DOI: 10.1177/0145721716658709
Lerner, H. M., Klapes. B. Mummert, A & Cha, E. S. (2016). Weight perception and perceived ideal body size in overweight and obese young adult women, Eating and Weight Disorders, 21(3),487-92, PMID: 26545593. DOI: 10.1007/s40519-015-0239-3
Cha, E. S., Braxter, B. J., Kim, K. H., Lee, H., Akazawa, M. K., Talman, M.S., Pinto, M., & Faulkner, M. S (2015). Preventive strategies to reduce depressive symptoms in overweight and obese young adults, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 29(5), 258-264, PMID:26397427; PMCID: PMC4580911. DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2015.04.002
Cha, E. S., Akazawa, M. K.Kim, K. H., Dawkins, C. R., Lerner, H. M., Umpierrez, G. & Dunbar, S. B. (2015). Lifestyle habits in overweight and obese American young adults: Lessons for promoting cardiometabolic health, Nursing and Health Sciences, 17, 467-475. PMID:26086402;PMCID: PMC4609221.doi: 10.1111/nhs.12218.
Findley, M.K. Cha, E.S., Wong, E., & Faulkner, M. S ( 2015) . A systemic review of transitional care for emerging adults with diabetes, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, e47-e62, PMID:26164412; PMCID: PMC4567467 doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.05.019.
Cha, E. S. Besse, J. L (2015). Low parent health literacy is associated with obesogenicinfant care behaviours ( invited commentary), Evidence Based Nursing, 18, 46 DOI:10.1136/eb-2014-101881, PMID:25079221
Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Umpierrez, G., Dawkins, C. R., Bello, M. K., Lerner, H., Venkat Narayan, K. M. & Dunbar, S. (2014). A feasibility study to develop a diabetes prevention program for young adults with prediabetes using digital platforms and a hand held device, The Diabetes Educator, 40 (5) 626-637. DOI: 10.1177/0145721714539736, PMID:24950683, PMCID: PMC4169327
Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H., Lerner, H., Dawkins, C. R. Bello, M.K, Umpierrez, G & Dunbar, S. (2014). Health literacy, Self-efficacy, Food label use, and Diet in Young Adults. American Journal of Health Behavior, 38(3)331-339.DOI: //dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.38.3.2; PMID: 24636029. PMCID: PMC4039409
Cha, E.S., Umpierrez, G., Kim, K. H., Bello, M.K., & Dunbar, S. (2013) Characteristics of American young adults at risk for type 2 diabetes: A pilot study, The Diabetes Educator, 39(4), pp. 454 - 463.PMID:23640300, DOI:10.1177/0145721713486199 PMCID: PMC3746506
Cha, E.S., Yang, K., Lee, J., Min, J., Kim, K. H., Dunbar S. B .,& Jennings, B.( 2012) Understanding Cultural Issues in Diabetes Self-Management Behaviors of Korean Immigrants, The Diabetes Educator 38 (6)835- 844, PMID: 23019236;PMCID: PMC3753096; DOI: 10.1177/0145721712460283
Cha, E. S., Clark, P. C., Reilly, C., McCarty, F., Higgins, M., Lobb, M., Smith, A. L., & Dunbar, S.B. (2012) Improving Self-care in Heart Failure Patients with Diabetes, The Diabetes Educator. 38(5) 673-684. PMID: 22722611; PMCID:PMC3650727, DOI: 117710145721712450923
Doswell, W.M., Braxter, B.J, Cha, E.S, & Kim, K. H (2011).Testing the Theory of Reasoned Action in Explaining Sexual Behavior among African American Young Teen Girls, Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 26(6) Pages e45-e54, PMID: 22055383; DOI: 10.016/j.pedn.2011.03.007
Erlen, J. A., Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D. & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self-Efficacy Scale: A Psychometric Evaluation, Journal of AdvancedNursing, 66(11), 2560-2572, PMID:20722799; DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05406.x
Cha, E.S., Burke, L. E., Kim, K. H., Shin, Y-A., & Kim, H. Y. (2010) Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among overweight and obese college students in Korea, Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 25(1), 61-68. PMID: 20134283
Shin, Y-A., Cha, E.S. & Suk, M.A. & (2009). The Effect of adherence and metabolic risk Factors on in-site Care vs. web site Intervention to Manage in college students, KoreanJournal of Sport and Leisure Studies, 37, 1173-1185.
Cha, E.S., Shin, Y-A & Kim, H. Y (2008). A feasibility study of an exercise intervention based on the self-efficacy theory among overweight and obese college students in Korea, Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing, 19(4), 704-714.
Cha, E.S., Park, M., & Kim, G. (2008). A comparison analysis of somatotype, physical activity, mental health, and healthy behavior between normal weight and overweight college students in Korea, Korean Journal of Health Promotion and Disease Preventions, 8(4), 245-255.
Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H., & Burke, L.E. (2008). Psychometric validation of a condom efficacy scale in Korean, Nursing Research, 57(4), 245-251 PMID: 18640493; DOI: 10.1097/01.NWR.000031349.02530.d2
Cha, E.S., Erlen, J. A., Kim, K. H., Sereika, S. M & Caruthers, D. (2008). Mediating roles of medication-taking self-efficacy and depressive symptoms on self-reported medication adherence in persons with HIV: A questionnaire survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies,45(8), 1175-1184 PMID: 17949723; DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2007.08.003
Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H. & Patrick, T. E (2008). Predictors of Intention to Practice Safer Sex among Korean College Students, Archives of Sexual Behavior, 37(4), 641-651 PMID: 17680355; DOI: 10.1007/s10508-007-9187-y
Cha, E. S., Doswell, W. M., Kim, K.H., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Patrick, T.E. (2007). Evaluating Theory of Planned Behavior to explain intention to engage in premarital sex amongst Korean collegestudents: A questionnaire survey, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 44(7), 1147-1157.PMID: 16814789
Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H., & Doswell, W. M(2007).Influence of the parent–adolescent relationship on condom use among South Korean male college students, Nursing and Health Sciences, 9, 277-283; doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2007.00326.x
Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H., & Erlen, J. A (2007). Translation of scales in cross-cultural research: issues and techniques. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 58(4), 386-395. PMID: 17442038; DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04242.x
Cha, E.S., (1999). A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior in relation to Sexuality for the Middle School Students, the Journal of the Korean Society of School Health, 5(2) 51-64.

Manuscriptsunder review

Cha, E. S., Paul, S., & Umpierrez ( in preparation). Dietary behaviors, glucose metabolism, and metabolic risk factors in high risk young adults for developing early onset Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes research and Clinical Practice.
Publications in preparation
Cha, E. S.,Yan, F., Talman, M , Massey, ARogers, A ( in preparation). A study examining associations between sleep measured by a multi-sensor activity monitor and hormones, cardiometabolic risk factors and lifestyle behaviors in overweight and obese young adults, Journal of Advance Nursing
Haw, Sonya J, Findley, M.K, Cha, E. S., Faulkner, M. S., Khan, F., Markley, S., Alexopoulos, A., Paul, S., & Ali, M.K ( in preparation ). Hyperglycemic crisis in urban young-adults with diabetes: a retrospective study.
Yi, M. Y ., Barton, P., Eaves, S., & , Cha, E. S. ( in preparation). Wellness program for community dwelling older adults. Journal of Geriatric Nursing.

Research Abstracts and Proceedings

Cha, E.S.,Kim, K. H., Lerner, H. & Akazawa, M. K. (2014) High EOSS Scores Associated With Poor Diet and Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Young Adults, MD Conference Express,

Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Umpierrez, G., & Dunbar, S. B. (2014) Changes of diabetes risk factors in obese and sedentary young adults. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 47 ( supplement), S107.
Cha, E. S., Jennings, B., Lerner, H., & Dunbar, S. B. (2014) How young adults with prediabetes perceive their condition and prevention activities. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 47 ( supplement), S107.
Cha, E. S. Kim, K. H., Min, J. Umpierrez, G. Dunbar, S. B (2012). Educational needs of young adults with hyperglycemia, Diabetes, 61 (Suppl 1), 2312-PO.
Cha, E. S., Braxter, B. J., Fischl, A. F. R., Pohlig, R. T., Kim, K. H., Dunbar, S. B. (2011) Population prevalence of young adults with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, 60 (Suppl 1), 1287−P, A353
Fischl, AFR, Braxter, B, Cha E.S, Pohlig R. (2011). Are we missing the Lean? Diabetes, 60 (Suppl 1), 2366-PO, A629.
Doswell, W. M., Braxter, B. & Cha, E. S. (2005). Examination of Theory of Reasoned Action Variables among Preteen African American Girls Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29, S016.
Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A., Kim, K.H., & Sereika, S. M. (2005). The impact of social support, depression and self-efficacy on medication adherence in persons with HIV. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29, S059.
Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A. & Kim, Y. (2004). Psychometric Evaluation of the HIV Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV SES), Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27, S148.

Scholarship: Presentations

International Presentations

Haw, Sonya J, Findley, M.K, Cha, E. S., Faulkner, M. S., Khan, F., Markley, S., Alexopoulos, A., Paul, S., & Ali, M.K ( 2016).Hyperglycemic emergencies in young adults with diabetes in an inner-city county hospital, Poster Presentation (1268-Pin category 13 Health Care Delivery–Economics), June 12, 2016, 76th Scientific Session, American Diabetes Association
Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A, Kim, K. H, & Sereika, S. M (2009). The relationships among perceived social stigma, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and self-reported medication adherence in persons with HIV. Podium presentation in the 40th Biannual convention of the Sigma Theta Tau international, November, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A. & Sereika, S. M (2009). Psychometric validation of the HIV medication taking Self-Efficacy Scale, Abstract published in the 30th annual meeting in 2009 of Society of Behavioral Medicine April, 2009, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H & Burke, L. E (2009) . Prevalence of metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese Korean young adults. Abstract published in the 30th annual meeting of Society of Behavioral Medicine, April, 2009, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Doswell, W. M., Cha, E. S., & Braxter, B (2005). An Assessment of the Impact of African American Mother-Daughter Relationships on Intention to Engage in Sexual Behavior in Middle School Girls. Abstract published in the 16th International Research Conference of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, July, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii

National Presentations

2016 / Cha, E. S. Yan, F. Talman, M & Rogers A. E. Associationsamong sleep, dietary habits, obesity related hormones,and cardiometabolic risk in overweight/obese young adults: A pilot study ( accepted), The National State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research.
2015 / Yan, F. Lee, E. T, Mayberry, R., Umpierrez, G.,Cha, E. S. Development and Evaluation of a diabetes risk assessment tool for early onset type 2 diabetes: Using Strong Heart Study Family Cohort Data, SHS manuscript approval number (#414), Poster presentation, The 2015 National Conference on Health Statistics, August 25, 2015, North Bethesda.

2014 / Cha, E.S., Kim, K. H., Lerner, H. & Akazawa, M. K., Lifestyle habits and metabolic risk in American overweight and obese young adults. Podium presentation. The American Association of Diabetes Educator 39th Annual Meeting, August 7th, 2014, Orlando, FL.
2014 / Cha, E. S., Akzxawa,M. K, Lerner, H. M., & Crowe, J.M.How young adults with prediabetes perceive their condition and prevention activities. Poster Presentation. The 35th Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, Society of Behavioral Medicine, April 24, 2014, Philadelphia, PA.
2014 / Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Umpierrez, G.,Lerner, H. M & Dunbar, S. B. Changes of diabetes risk factors in obese and sedentary young adults. Poster Presentation. The 35th Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, Society of Behavioral Medicine, April 23-26, 2014, Philadelphia, PA.
2014 / Lerner, H., Cha, E. S., & Kim, K. H. Body Image Disturbance in Young Adult Women. Poster presentation. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 3-5, 2014, Lexington, KY.
2014 / Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Dunbar, S. B.Impact of dietary quality on insulin resistance in overweight and obese American young adults. Poster presentation. 28th Southern Nurse Research Society Annual conference, February14, 2014, San Antonio, TX.
2013 / Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Lerner, H.M., Dawkins, C. R. Dunbar, S. B.Health literacy, self-efficacy and caloric intake in overweight and obese young adults. Poster presentation (the 3rd place poster award). The American Association of Diabetes Educator 38th Annual Meeting, August 7, 2013, Philadelphia, PA.
2012 / Cha, E. S., Min, J., Kim, K. H., Venkat Narayan, K. M. George, K. & Dunbar, S. B. Characteristics of at risk American young adults for type 2 diabetes. Poster presentation. 2012 Councils for the Advancement of Nursing Science, September 13, 2012, Washington D.C.
2012 / Min, J., George, K. R., Kim, K. H., & Cha, E. S. Potential role of self-efficacy in weight loss program for overweight/obese young adults ages 18-29. Poster Presentation. 2012 Councils for the Advancement of Nursing Science, September 14, 2012, Washington D.C.
2012 / Cha, E. S. Yang, K., Lee, J., Min, J., Jennings, B & Dunbar, S. B (2012). Barriers affecting self-management behavior in Korean Americans with Type 2 Diabetes, Podium Presentation, 2012 Councils for the Advancement of Nursing Science, September 15, 2012. Washington D.C
2011 / Cha, E. S., Higgins, M., & Dunbar, S. B. Education Needs for Improving Self-care in Heart Failure Patients with Diabetes. Podium presentation. The American Association of Diabetes Educator 38th Annual Meeting, August 6, 2011, Las Vegas, NV.
2011 / Cha, E. S., Higgins, M., Reilly, C. M., Clark, P. C., & Dunbar, S. B. Improving Self-care in Heart Failure Patients with Diabetes. Poster presentation. National Institute of Nursing Research's 25th Anniversary Concluding Scientific Symposium, October, 13, 2011, Washington, D.C.
2011 / Braxter, B. J., Cha, E.S., Fishcl, A.F.R., Pohlig, R. & Kennard, K.H. Body Mass Index, Sexual Behavior, and Smoking among Woman: An Analysis Using the NHANES – 2007-2008 Data Set. The National Black Nurses Association, July 18, 2011, Indianapolis, IN.
2009 / Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A., Kim, K. H., & Sereika, S. M. The relationships among perceived social stigma, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and self-reported medication adherence in persons with HIV. Podium presentation. The 40th Biannual convention of the Sigma Theta Tau international, November 2009, Indianapolis, IN.
2006 / Yang, K. & Cha, E. S. Factors associated with exercise involvement among Korean immigrant women in the U.S. Abstract published. 2006 National Congress on the State of Science in Nursing Research, October 2006, Washington, D.C.
2005 / Doswell, W. M., Cha, E. S., & Braxter, B. An Assessment of the Impact of African American Mother-Daughter Relationships on Intention to Engage in Sexual Behavior in Middle School Girls. Abstract published. 16th International Research Conference of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, July, 2005, Honolulu, HI.
2005 / Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A., Kim, K. H., & Sereika, S. M. The Impact of Social Support, Depression and Self-Efficacy on Medication Adherence in Persons with HIV. Paper presented. The annual meeting of Society of Behavioral Medicine, April 14, 2005, Boston, MA.
2005 / Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Erlen, J. A., & Patrick, T. E. A feasibility study assessing methodological issues and a potential value of theory-driven study on the study of sexual behavior with Korean college students. Abstract published. 17th annual scientific sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, April 9, 2005, New York, NY.
2005 / Doswell, W. M., Cha, E. S., & Braxter, B. Effect of African American Mothers’ Sexual Attitudes and Values on Adolescent Daughters’ Intentions to Engage in Early Sexual Behavior. Abstract published. 17th annual scientific sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, April 9, 2005, New York, NY.
2004 / Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., & Sereika, S. M. A1-The Role of Self-efficacy in Promoting Health through Regimen Adherence. Abstract published. 2004 National Congress on the State of Science in Nursing Research, October 2004, Washington, D.C.
2004 / Cha, E. S., Erlen, J. A., & Kim Y. Predictive validity of a Self-Efficacy model in persons with HIV. Abstract published. 16th annual scientific sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, April 14, 2004, Quincy, MA.

Local, State, and Regional Presentations

2015 Brunn, K., Cross, S., Kravet, L.,… Cha, E.S. Efficacy of Holistic Health Classes on Reducing Perceived Stress in Homeless Women, Poster presentation, 2015 Emory Nursing Students and Fellows Scholars' Day: N 461 clinical group student’s presentation, April 13,2015