Gerald C. Hyner

Department of Health & Kinesiology College of Health & Human Sciences The Lambert Building 800 West Stadium Avenue West Lafayette, 47907-2046 e-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

1979 PhD Penn State University

1972 BA St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania

GENERAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL

Born February 08, 1950 in San Mateo,

APPOINTMENTS

Professor, , Department of Health & Kinesiology, 1997 to present.

Director, Gerontology Program, a division of the Center on Aging and the Life Course, 1998 to 2009.

Director, Masters in Public Health (MPH) Program. 2007 to 2009.

Associate Professor (tenured), Purdue University, Department of Health & Kinesiology, 1987 to 1997.

Chairman, Division of Health Promotion, Purdue University, Department of Health & Kinesiology, 1988 to 1990.

Assistant Professor, Purdue University, Department of Health & Kinesiology, 1982 to 1987.

Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, School of Allied Health Professions, Department of Community Health Professions, Norfolk, VA, 1977 to 1982.

RELATED OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Health Educator/Director of Health Education, University of Pittsburgh, Brackenridge Hall Health Service, Pittsburgh, PA. 1976 to 1977.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS (initial year)

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society of N. America (1986) Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Science Honorary (1983) Phi Kappa Phi, National (1976)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (initial year)

Board Member, International Health Evaluation & Promotion Association (2003) Gerontological Society of America (2003) President, Society of Prospective Medicine 1999-2001 American Public Health Association (1990)

CERTIFICATIONS (initial year)

Instructor-Trainer: Blood Pressure/Hypertension Detection Program, American Heart Association (1985) Instructor-Trainer: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association (1977) Instructor: Advanced First Aid & Emergency Care, American Red Cross (1976) Emergency Medical Technician, Pennsylvania (1976)

OVERALL TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Courses Recently Taught

Undergraduate

HK 44000 Human Diseases & Disorders (3 credits) HK 36600 Health Behavior (3 credits) HONR 499B Human Diseases (University Honors course, 3 credits)

Graduate HK 62100 Seminar: Introduction to Public Health (3 credits) HK 57100 Health Counseling (3 credits) HK 67600 Foundations of Health Behavior (3 credits) HK 61000 Research Methods (3 credits) HK 67500 Design and Analysis of Health Promotion Interventions (3 credits) HK 56700 Epidemiology (3 credits)

Awards

Outstanding Graduate Faculty Teacher. Department of Health & Kinesiology. 2007-8 and 2014-15.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Major Emphasis

Personalized health risk assessment (HRA) using computer-generated data-bases was first proposed by Lewis Robbins, MD as a noninvasive teaching tool in 1970. While HRA technology lacked a specific theoretical model for its effects on preventive health behaviors, it has been viewed as an important contributor to established theories of behavior such as the Health Belief Model (Rosenstock, 1974; Becker, 1974; Kirscht, 1974; Janz & Becker, 1984). The use of HRA technology contributed to an assessment of the "perceived susceptibility" dimension of the HBM and provided a framework for health promotion programs designed to overcome "perceived barriers" to healthy behavior, the most powerful of the HBM dimensions (Janz & Becker, 1974). In the past 40 years the commercial interest in HRA technology has proliferated in spite of the paucity of empirical evidence examining the benefits and potential side effects of the technique. My interest in the personalization of risk-reducing, health-promoting interventions merged with the developing field of computer-assisted instruction for health education applications.

What may be unique about my work is the application of risk assessment technology to free-living and low-risk (symptom free) populations and later to older adults. The possibility that a noninvasive screening and assessment tool could be used as the rubric for comprehensive health education interventions has been the general focus of my interests since the late 1970's. The importance of such work has become even more relevant as technological advances in home screening and risk assessment have become widely available. Additionally, a risk assessment was required of all new Medicare patients as described in the Affordable Care Act. While blood glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring devices, home pregnancy tests, occult blood screens, serum total cholesterol determination, and recently, HIV antibody tests are convenient sources of personal health information, my research seeks ways of insuring that effective behavioral responses to accurate information can be facilitated and maintained. An article (2005) in the Methods of Information in Medicine proposed a framework for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of screening and risk-reduction interventions. Such a methodology was needed if the diverse applications of risk appraisal technology were to be rigorously evaluated and compared. In 1999, I was a co-editor of The Handbook of Health Assessment Tools, and author of three of its chapters. My research, teaching and service have been defined by a search for effective means of translating risk prognosticators into effective methodologies for preventive health behavior. The HRA offered a unique opportunity for testing established dimensions of historical and contemporary models of health behavior. My contributions to research teams has been primarily in the development of research protocols and original instruments designed to assess physical and behavioral risk indicators. My funded research into the effects of computerized health appraisals in elderly subjects has demonstrated the usefulness of HRA in an age group that had not been previously examined. My interest in HRA and related technologies led to my election to the Board of Directors of the Society of Prospective Medicine in 1995 and I assumed the Presidency of SPM in 1999 for a two year term of office.

PUBLICATIONS

Selected Sampling of Refereed Articles *principal author(s), +former graduate student(s)

+Simpson, V., Hyner, G. & Anderson, J. (2013) Lifestyle behavior change and repeat HRA participation: A structural equation modeling approach. American Journal of Health Promotion. 28:2, 128-135.

+Wright, T. & Hyner, G. (2011). Older adult participation in health promotion programs: Perspectives of facility administrators. Educational Gerontology. 37:12, 1030-1039.

+Wright, T. & Hyner, G. (2009). Principal barriers to health promotion program participation by older adults. American Journal of Health Studies. 24(1), 215-222.

+Hancher-Rauch, H. & Hyner, G. (2005). Are regular exercisers encouraged by their spouses? American Journal of Health Studies. 20(1), 2-6.

Hyner, G. (2005). A procedural model for planning and evaluating behavioral interventions. Methods of Information in Medicine . 44, 299-302.

+Petri, C. & Hyner, G. (1996). The effects of affective versus informative computer-assisted HIV/AIDS instruction. Journal of Wellness Perspectives, 12(1), 29-34.

Hyner, G. (1995). Strategy for planning and evaluating health risk appraisal and screening interventions. Journal of Health Education, 26, 345-352.

+Fox, C., Harper, A., Hyner, G., & Lyle, R. (1994) Loneliness, emotional repression, marital quality and major life events in women who develop breast cancer. Journal of Community Health, 19, 467-482.

+Schmidt, W.*, Hyner, G.*, Lyle, R.*, Corrigan, D., Bottoms, G., & Melby. C.* (1994). The effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise conditioning on resting metabolic rate and the thermic effect of a meal. International Journal of Sport Nutrition, 4, 335-346.

Hyner, G.*, +Stonecipher, L.,* & Savage, M. (1993). The effects of varied health risk appraisal feedback and a control on young subjects. Journal of Wellness Perspectives, 9, 13- 22.

+Stonecipher, L., & Hyner, G. (1993). Health practices before and after a work-site health screening. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 35, 297-306.

+Stonecipher, L., & Hyner, G. (1993). The effects of a comprehensive HRA, basic screening and interpretation session on employee health practices. American Journal of Health Promotion, 7, 167-169.

Melby, C.*, Goldflies, D.*, & Hyner, G. (1991). Blood pressure and anthropometric differences in regularly exercising and nonexercising black adults. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, A13 (6&7), 1233-1248.

+Sciacca, J.*, Melby, C.*, Hyner, G.*, Brown, A., & Femea, P. (1991). Body mass index and perceived weight status in young adults. Journal of Community Health, 16, 159- 168.

Melby, C.*, +Goldflies, D., Hyner, G., & Lyle, R. (1989). Relation between vegetarian/nonvegetarian diets and blood pressure in black and white adults. American Journal of Public Health, 79, 1283-1288.

Hyner, G.*, Melby, C.*, Petosa, R., Seehafer, R., & Black, D. (1988). A preferred target population for comprehensive health promotion. International Quarterly of Community Health Education, 8, 249-261.

Lyle, R.*, Melby, C., & Hyner, G. (1988). Differences between blood pressure responders and nonresponders to oral calcium supplementation. American Journal Clinical Nutrition, 47, 1030-1035.

Melby, C., Lyle, R., & Hyner, G. (1988). Beyond blood pressure screening: A rationale for promoting the primary prevention of hypertension. American Journal of Health Promotion, 3, 5-11.

Hyner, G.*, +Petri, C., Melby, C., Duda, J., +Huddy, C. (1987). The effects of different health risk appraisal feedback on health-related behaviors in a worksite population. Health Education Research, 2, 161-164.

Lyle, R.*, Melby, C.*, Hyner, G., Edmonson, J., Miller, J., & Weinberger, M. (1987). Blood pressure and metabolic effects of calcium supplementation in normotensive white and black males. Journal of the American Medical Association, 257, 1772-1776.

Melby, C.*, +Dunn, P.*, Hyner, G.*, Sedlock, D., & Corrigan, D. (1987). Correlates of blood pressure in elementary school children. Journal of School Health, 57, 375-378.

Hyner, G.*, Marconyak, M.*, Melby, C., & Black, R. (1986). Assessment of body composition by novice practitioners after a short intensive training session. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 26, 421-426.

Hyner, G.*, +Dewey, J.*, & Melby, C. (1986). The relationship between health risk appraisal age and lipoprotein fractions in selected employees. Journal of Health Education, 17, 32-33.

Petosa, R.*, Hyner, G.*, & Melby, C. (1986). The use of health risk appraisals with school children. Journal of School Health, 56(2), 52-55.

Hyner, G. (1985). A model for planning and evaluating health promotion interventions in the worksite. Eta Sigma Gamman: Journal of National Health Science Honorary, 17, 26-29.

Hyner, G., & Melby, C. (1985). Health risk appraisals: Use and misuse. Family & Community Health, 7, 13-25.

+Lumsden, L., & Hyner, G. (1985). Study of recurring urinary tract infections in health- educated subjects. Women and Health, 10, 79-86.

Melby, C.*, Hyner, G., & Zoog, B. (1985). Blood pressure in vegetarians and nonvegetarians. Nutrition Research, 5(10).

Melby, C.*, Melby, P.*, & Hyner, G. (1984). The rationale for incorporating non-pharmacologic therapy in the treatment of borderline mild hypertension. Journal Applied Nutrition, 36, 63-80.

BOOKS

Hyner, G., Peterson, K.., Travis, J., et al. (Editors). (1999). Handbook of Health Assessment Tools. Pittsburgh: Society of Prospective Medicine.

Hyner, G. and Melby, C. (1987). Priorities for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Dubuque: E.R. Bowers Publisher.

Melby, C. and Hyner, G. (1988). Exercise and Physical Fitness: A Personalized Approach. Dubuque: E.R. Bowers Publisher.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Bond, D. & Hyner, G. (1999). Lifestyle Specific Outcome Measures. In Hyner et al. (Eds) Handbook of Health Assessment Tools. (pp.25-32). Pittsburgh: Society of Prospective Medicine.

Hyner, G. (1999). Strategies for Planning a Health Assessment Program. (pp. 161-168). (See complete reference above).

Hyner, G. (1999). The Usefulness of HRA in the Workplace. (pp. 185-190). (See complete reference above).

Hyner, G. (1987). Drowning and Water-Related Injury. In Andrew J. Brown (Ed.) First Aid Principles and Practices. (pp. 259-269). NY: Macmillan.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

(# invited presentation) International

#Hyner, G. (May 1996). The Use of Computerized Health Status/Health Risk Appraisals as a Teaching Tool. Paper presented to the faculty, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.

Hyner, G. (July 1990). Overcoming Barriers to the Successful Implementation of Health Promoting Interventions in the Workplace. III InterAmerican Symposium on Health Education. Union Internationale d'Education pour la Sante. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

International Meetings Held in the U.S.

#Hyner, G. (October 2003). Strategy for the Planning and Evaluation of Innovative Patient Education Interventions. International Conference on Health Promotion, International Health Evaluation Association, Atlanta, GA.

#Hyner, G. (November 1996). Use of Computerized Health Risk Appraisal for Conveying Risk Information to Diverse Clients. International Business Communications: Personalized Health Management Conference, , CA.

Hyner, G. (October 1995). Can Study Circle-Focus Groups Sustain Healthy Behavior in Elderly Adults? International Conference on Aging and Physical Activity, Colorado Springs, CO.

Hyner, G.*, Savage, M.* & Holcomb, D. (September 1995). A Comparative Study of Rural Adolescents and Ambulatory Older Adults with regard to Physical Activity and Selected Health Parameters. Third International Olympic Committee World Congress on Sport Sciences, Atlanta, GA.

National and Regional

#Hyner, G. & Stiles, C. (1996). Communicating Health Risk Information. 32nd Annual Meeting, Society of Prospective Medicine, Dallas, TX.

#Hyner, G. (April 1995). Health Risk Appraisal and Health Feedback with Selected Elderly. 31st Annual Meeting, Society of Prospective Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

Lyle, R.*, Hyner, G.*, Holcomb, D.*, Westhoff, W.*, & Gadd, R. (April 1995). Age and Gender Differences in Dietary Behaviors and Physical Activity Among High School Students in Special Programs. Conference on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Atlanta, GA.

GRANTS & EXTRAMURAL FUNDING

Hyner, G. and Seehafer, R. “Physical Activities in Communities: Coalition for Living Well After 50.” Indiana Department of Health, $18,710, 2003. Role: Co-PI

Waters, D.J. (PI), and Hyner, G. “Dietary Supplement Use Behavior in Older Men: Motivational Factors and Biological Consequences of Self-Medicating with the Anticancer Trace Mineral Selenium.” Kinley Foundation Trust, $20,000, 2003. Role: Co-I

Hyner, G., & Lyle, R. "Evaluation of Service Credit Banking Program Among Elderly." Area IV Agency, Administration on Aging, Older Americans Act, Title III-F. $3,973, 1995. Role Co-PI

Hyner, G., Lyle, R., Holcomb, D., & Altergott, K. "Variables Which Favor Participation in Physically Active Events: An Evaluation of Senior Games." Area IV Agency, Administration on Aging, Older Americans Act, Title III-F. $2,603, 1995. Role: Co-I

Hyner, G. "Health Promotion Study Circles Led By Trained Peers." Area IV Agency, Administration on Aging, Older Americans Act, Title III-F. $5,000, 1994. Role: PI

Hyner, G. "Health Appraisal Followup Study." Area IV Agency, Administration on Aging, Older Americans Act, Title III-F. $4,308, 1994. Role: PI

Hyner, G. "Comparative Investigation of Risk Factors for CVD and Gynecological Diseases in a Cohort of Nuns and a Sample of Women from NHIS." David Ross Fellowship Grant (J. Wiest), Purdue University, $20,400, 1994-1995.

Hyner, G. "Effects of Comprehensive Health Appraisal and Debriefing on the Health Behaviors of Elderly Men and Women." Area IV Agency, Administration on Aging, Older Americans Act, Title III-F. $8,610, 1993. Role: PI

Corrigan, D., Melby, C. & Hyner, G. "Effects of Exercise and Diet on Urinary Ketones in Obese Subjects." Ames Research Laboratories, $3,700, 1985. Role Co-I

SITE INVESTIGATOR

Hyner, G. “The Selenium and Vitamin E Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT)” The SELECT study was a multi-site, 11 year experimental trial with 32,000 men over the age of 50. G. Hyner was responsible for recruiting and following a small group of subjects from the Greater Lafayette Community. 2003-2008.

EDITORIAL BOARD

American Journal of Health Education

CHAIRMAN of DISSERTATION & THESIS COMMITTEES (completed)

Doctor of Philosophy

Gao, H. Chinese international students’ awareness and knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus infection and HPV vaccination. 2015 (Committee co-chaired with T. Okoror)

Simpson, V. The relationship of repeated health risk appraisal and lifestyle behavior change in employed adults. 2011

McKenzie, S. The combined effects of body mass index and physical activity on healthcare expenditures in adults ages 45 to 64. 2011

Engel, R. An examination of wellness coaches and their impact on client behavioral outcomes. 2011

Wright, T. Effect of peer-designed educational intervention on cardiovascular disease risk reduction in older adults. 2008

Othman, A. Predictive factors of breast self-examination behavior among Malaysian women. 2000 (Committee co-chaired with RM Lyle)

Wiest, J. A comparative investigation of sociodemographic and behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer in a cohort of Catholic nuns and a representative sample of U.S. women. 1996.

Schmidt, W. Effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on resting metabolic rate, TEM, and EPOC. 1992.

Petri, C. Effects of a theory based, computer assisted instruction on HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions. 1992.

Stonecipher, L. Health-related motivational determinants and health practices of participants and nonparticipants before and after a worksite health screening. 1990.

Master of Public Health or Master of Science

Shahin, Z. (MPH). Comprehensive review of the literature on Alzheimer’s disease. 2015.

Chuong, A. (MPH). Support needs of young ovarian cancer survivors. 2015.

Jaagosild, T. (MPH). Associations between tooth loss and ischemic heart disease & stroke in a national cohort. 2015.

Shim, S-J. (MPH). Health-related coping strategies among Korean immigrant women living in the U.S. 2015. (Committee co-chaired with T. Okoror).

Aggu-Sher, R. (MPH). Epidemiology of coccidioidomycosis in Missouri. 2014.

Yeasmeen, T. (MPH). Perceptions and attitudes about breast cancer screening among Muslim women in a mid-western university campus. 2014.

Simpson, L. (MPH). Relationship between bullying and weight management behaviors in high school aged youth. 2014.

Khan, S. (MPH). Parental acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccination among south Asian immigrants living in the mid-west, U.S.A. 2014.

Sobiech, N. (MPH). State-level analysis of variation in infant mortality rate: An ecological approach. 2014.

Egan, K. (MPH). The association between flavored milk and changes in body weight and BMI in adolescents. 2011.

Beane, T. (MPH). EMS as a profession: A qualitative study of emergency medical technicians. 2011.

Ferguson, P. (MPH). An examination of university students’ opinions of nutritional labeling and their use of an on-line nutrition analysis program. 2010.

Elble, A. (MPH). Effects of a 2-week service learning course in Mbabane, Swaziland on the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of future health professionals. 2009.

Beacom, B. (MPH). Food security status and the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC). 2008

Gigenia, L. The influence of language disparities between American physicians and female Hispanic patients on patient satisfaction and their perceived health status. 2008.

Hater, D. Common characteristics of successful middle-aged female exercisers. 2007.

Donelson, K. Influence of the healthcare provider on patient behavior related to weight management. 2006.

Gernhardt, L. Relationship of physical activity to perceived health status and behavioral regulation in older adults. 2005.

Hawkins, J. Quality of life and health status perceptions of elderly participants in the Purdue University Lifespan Study. 2000.

Hancher, H. The influence of spousal exercise patterns and perceived social support on the quality of life and health status in regular exercisers. 2000.

Wicks, S. Service credit banking program: An innovative approach of service provision in an elderly population. 1996.

Battjes, D. A controlled study on the effects of exercise on symptoms of cumulative trauma.1994.

Underwood, L. Assessment of the planning and implementation process of worksite health promotion programs. 1994.

Fox. C. Psychosocial factors in the development of breast cancer. 1992.

Damson, R. The effect of daily bean ingestion on the lipid profiles of normocholesterolemic college students. 1991.

Calnin, R. Effect of moderate exercise on lipid profiles in a healthy college-aged population.1991.

Palmore, J. Assessment of social-ecological factors to participation in a worksite health promotion program. 1990.

Joseph, S. Sociodemographic and perceived health status of Health Fair (HF) participants, and the effects of HF participation on selected health behaviors. 1988.

Connelly, K. Factors that predict participation in a worksite health risk assessment program and its effects on risk factor status. 1988.

Petri, C. Effects of feedback from three health risk appraisals and a control in a worksite population. 1987.

Wise, S. Relationship between self-assessed Type-A behavior, hostility, and coronary risk behavior. 1987.

Hill, V. Hardiness and the hassles-symptoms relationship. 1987.

Frank, A. Relationship of religiosity to trait-state anxiety in hospital employees. 1984.

Aleksa, L. Analysis of parents and university freshmen in regard to their perceived need for sex education in community schools. 1982.

Lumsden, L. Evaluation of a health education program on the rate of urinary tract infections in a selected female outpatient population. 1980.

Freeman, V. Effects of family counseling on the treatment of juvenile status offenders of the Norfolk, VA juvenile and domestic relations court. 1977.

ADMINISTRATION

August 1998-2009. Director, Purdue Gerontology Program, a division of the Center on Aging and the Life Course.

January 2007-Fall 2009. Director, Masters in Public Health program. Department of Health & Kinesiology.

October 1999-October 2001. President, Society of Prospective Medicine

August 1988 to August 1990. Chairman, Division of Health Promotion, Department of Health, Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, Purdue University.