Matthew Lee Smith, PhD, MPH, CHES

The University of Georgia, College of Public Health
Department of Health Promotion and Behavior
330 River Road
315 Ramsey Center
Athens, GA
USA 30302

Biographical Sketch: Dr. Smith has established an expertise in health-related survey research methodology, measurement, and evaluation pertaining to an array of aging and public health issues. He investigates lifestyle and socio-ecological impacts on health risk behaviors across the life-course with an emphasis on evidence-based programming for older adults. He currently serves on the faculty at The University of Georgia College of Public Health and the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health.

Papers:
2022.0 Factors associated with weight loss pilot program among middle-aged and older minority adults with obesity or diabetes 3157.0 Adopting an integrated care model to transform pregnancy care within a major OB/GYN residency-based program 3289.0 National growth and sustainability of the chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP): An incremental examination of delivery characteristics 3315.0 National study of chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP): One year changes in health outcomes for older adults 4002.0 Racial/ethnic variations in sexual behaviors, healthcare interaction characteristics, and HIV-related perceptions among adults age 60 years and older 4256.3 Impact of a master gardener program on health outcomes among middle-aged and older adults: A pilot study 4277.0 Protective and risk factors for physical activity and falls among oldest-old adults enrolled in an evidence-based fall risk reduction program 4277.0 Health indicators associated with falls among older women enrolled in an evidence-based program 5000.0 Factors associated with successful completion of chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) among Asian participants 5088.0 A fall prevention curriculum for community health workers: Bridging the information gap 5125.3 Healthy u express: Expanding access and timeliness-of-care to reduce breast cancer screening disparities in bexar county, Texas