Health Promotion and Behavior


David M. DeJoy

Professor, Workplace Health Group Director, Ph.D. Coordinator
dmdejoy@uga.edu

315 Ramsey Center
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
706.542.4368 (voice)
706.542.4956 (fax)

Educational Background

  • Worksite Health Promotion
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Behavioral Theory
  • Risk Communication
  • Injury Prevention and Control


Research Interests

  • Creating Healthy Work Organizations: Theory Building and Intervention Assessment
  • Compliance with Safe Work Practices among Healthcare Worker
  • Safety Climate and Organizational Safety Performance
  • Hazard and Risk Communication Aspects of Patient Information
  • Publications


Professional Affiliations

About the Workplace Health Group: This multi-disciplinary research group was founded by Drs. DeJoy and Wilson in the Department of Health Promotion. Dr. DeJoy currently directs the group. The Workplace Health Group conducts research on workplace health and organizational effectiveness. This work is fostered through multi-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships with business and industry. The group's office is located in Room 216 of the Ramsey Center - Telephone 706-583-0692; on the web at: http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/hpb/research/hpb_workplace.html