SangNam Ahn, PhD, MPSA

The University of Memphis School of Public Health
Division of Health Systems Management and Policy
133 Robison Hall University of Memphis School of Public Health
Memphis, TN
USA 38152

Biographical Sketch: Dr. SangNam Ahn is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Health Systems Management and Policy at the University of Memphis School of Public Health. He earned his Master’s Degree in Public Service Administration at Texas A&M University, and received his Doctoral Degree in Health Services Research and post-doctoral fellowship from Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health. He has expertise in identifying social and behavioral determinants of obesity disparities among older adults; translating research findings in policy and programmatic efforts; and analyzing cross-sectional, longitudinal, and survey datasets with appropriate statistical methods. Since 2011, he has published 14 peer review journal articles in prestigious journals including International Journal of Public Health, Maturitas, Journal of Aging and Health, and Journal of Mental Health, having nine more articles under review. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, he has received four American Public Health Association Paper Awards for research excellence. Dr. Ahn has interested in the areas of nutrition, chronic disease self-management, hospice care, and community gardening among older adults.

Papers:
2022.0 Factors associated with weight loss pilot program among middle-aged and older minority adults with obesity or diabetes 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 4256.3 Impact of a master gardener program on health outcomes among middle-aged and older adults: A pilot study 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