Research

Su-I Hou Publications


Chapters in books:

** Hou, S. (2006 announcing; 2007 Available). Using Intervention Mapping in Program Development to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening among Chinese Women – From Needs Assessment, Intervention Development, to Program Evaluation. In George Rolland (Ed.), New Research on Cervical Cancer. (Chap 1. pp.1-46). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (ISBN 1-60021-300-6) 

** Hou, S. & Wisenbaker, J. (2007; Available). Sexual behavioral determinants and risk perception related to HIV among college students. In Paul W. O’Neal (Ed.), Motivation of Health Behavior. (Chap. 6: pp.85-95). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (ISBN: 1-60021-597-1)

** Hou, S. (accepted). Assessing HIV stigma among individuals with HIV and the general public. In F. Columbus (Ed.), Psychology of Motivation Commentary. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

** Hou, S. (2007). Translation of theory into practice – Using Intervention Mapping framework to plan, implement, & evaluate a theory- and evidence-based program to encourage cervical cancer screening among Chinese women. Cancer Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 2/3. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.


Peer-Reviewed Journal articles:

Hou, S. (2007). Cancer Screening Belief Scale – Chinese version (CSBS-C): Instrument development and validation among a Chinese worksite population. California Journal of Health Promotion, 5(2), 79-88.

Hou, S. & Luh, W. (2007). The structure of a web-based HIV Testing Belief Inventory (wHITBI) for College Students: The evidence of construct validation. Medical Informatics and the Internet in Medicine, 32(2), 83-92. [DIO: 10.1080/14639230601125134]

Claiborne, T.L., Hou, S., & Cappaert, T. (2007). SPORTS MED OMNIBUS Certified Athletic Trainers Provide Effective Care in the High School Setting. Athletic Therapy Today, 12(2), March 2007.

Hou, S. (2007). Alternative modes of measuring self-report on HIV-related behaviors among college students: Web-delivered mode versus paper-pencil mode. American Journal of Health Education, 38(1), 9-15.

Hou, S. (2006). Perceived spousal support and beliefs towards cervical smear screening among Chinese women. California Journal of Health Promotion, 4(3), 157-164.

Hou, S. (2006). Demographic and risk profile and sources of reporting among new HIV cases reported in 2005 in Taiwan. American Journal of Epidemiology, 163(11), s34.

Hou, S. (2006). Perceived partner/spouse support on Chinese women’s cervical cancer screening beliefs and stage of adoption. American Journal of Epidemiology, 163(11), s149.

Hou, S. (2005). Stage of adoption and impact of direct-mail communications with and without phone intervention on Chinese women’s cervical smear screening behavior. Preventive Medicine, 41, 749-756.

Hou, S. & Luh, W. (2005). Psychometric properties of the Cervical Smear Belief Inventory (CSBI) for Chinese women. International Journal of Behavior Medicine, 12(3), 180-191.

Hou, S. & Chen P. (2005). Cancer screening beliefs and reactions to an innovative colorectal cancer screening kit among Chinese worksite population. Methods of Information in Medicine, 44, 315-318.

Hou, S. (2005). Experience of Colorectal Cancer Screening using a Home-Administered Kit for Fecal Occult Blood Tests among Chinese People in Taiwan. Psychological Reports, 96, 178-180.

Hou, S. (2005). Factors Associated with Intentions for Colorectal Cancer Screenings among Chinese People. Psychological Reports, 96, 159-162.

Hou, S. & Wisenbaker, J. (2005). Using a web survey to assess correlates of intention towards HIV testing among never-been-tested but sexually experienced college students. AIDS Care, 17 (3),329-334.

Hou, S. (2004). Objective and subjective knowledge and HIV testing among college students. American Journal of Health Education, 35 (6), 328-335.

Hou, S. (2004). Sexual behavior and risk perception related to HIV infection among college students. Annals of Epidemiology, 14 (8), 613.

Hou, S., & Chen, P. (2004). Home-administered fecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer screening among worksites in Taiwan. Preventive Medicine, 38, 78-84.

Hou, S., Fernandez, M., & Parcel, G. (2004). Development of a cervical cancer educational program for Chinese women using Intervention Mapping. Health Promotion Practice, 5(1), 80-87.

Hou, S. (2003). Using web-survey to assess correlates of HIV testing among college students. Annals of Epidemiology, 13 (8), 581-582.

Hou, S., Fernandez, M., Baumler, E., Parcel, G, & Chen P. (2003). Correlates of cervical cancer screening among women in Taiwan. Health Care for Women International, 24 (5), 384-398.

Hou, S. (2003). Commentary: A systematic literature review of the effectiveness of community-based strategies to increase cervical cancer screening. Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 7,1-2.

Hou, S. (2002). Correlates of sexual behaviors among White and Asian high school students in the U.S. Annals of Epidemiology, 12(7), 522.

Hou, S., Fernandez, M., Baumler, E., & Parcel G. (2002). Effectiveness of an intervention to increase Pap test screening among Chinese women in Taiwan. Journal of Community Health, 27(4), 277-290.

Hou, S. & Lessick, M. (2002). Cervical cancer screening among Chinese women: Exploring the benefits and barriers of providing care. AWHONN Lifelines, 6(4), 349-354.

Pincivero, D.M., Heller, B.M., & Hou, S. (2002). The effect of ACL injury on quadriceps and hamstring torque, work and power. Journal of Sports Sciences, 20,1-8.

Hou, S. & Basen-Engquist, K. (1997). HIV-risk behavior among White and Asian/Pacific Islander high school students. Journal of Adolescent Health, 20, 68-74.

Hou, S. & Twu, S. (1996). The epidemic of AIDS. J of Internal Medicine ROC, 7,100-104.

Hou, S. (in review). Extending the use of the web-based HIV Testing Belief Inventory (wHITBI) to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): An examination of reliability and validity.

Hou, S. (in review). Using an online survey to assess knowledge of HIV in general and testing specifically - Do black and white college students score differently?

Hou, S. (in review). Service-Learning + New Students = Challenges.

Hou, S. (in review). Innovations in Education - Integrating Problem-Based Learning with Community-Based Learning in Teaching Program Development and Implementation.

Grimes T., & Hou, S. (in review). A Breast Ain’t Nothing but a Sandwich”: Interpretations of a cancer free body in the narrative of Ella, an African American breast cancer survivor.

Technical Reports and Other Publications

Hou, S.
, Swinford D., Carneiro, R., Wells, A., Carrethers, T., & Snoddy, B. (Aug., 2004). 2004-2005 HIV CARE Needs Assessment Report: Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Needs Assessment for NE Georgia. Clarke County Board of Health, Northeastern Georgia Health District, Georgia.

Hou, S. (2005). Invited lecture Cervical cancer screening among Chinese women at Supercourse – Global Library of lectures, a NIH funded project at Univ. of Pittsburgh. PowerPoint presentation located at: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec18541/index.htm.

Hou, S., Swinford D., Grimes T., Ahoulu T., Evans D., Kamel M. (2007). 2007-2008 HIV CARE Needs Assessment Report: Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Needs Assessment for NE Georgia. Clarke County Board of Health, Northeastern Georgia Health District, Georgia.

Hou, S. (2007). CCPH: The place to learning about service-learning, community-based participatory research and partnerships. Partnership Matters, Vol. IX (Issue 12), July 20, 2007. Campus-Community Partnership for Health (CCPH).

Hou, S. & Ames, G. (Aug., 2007). Public Health Initiative for Latinos. In Reaching out to Georgia – Scholarship of Engagement Grants for University Engagement 2005-2006. (pp.17). Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.