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Susan Denman

Associate Clinical Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Box 3322 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
School of Nursing, Trent Drive, Room 2035, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Current reseach interests are access and utilization of primary health care, especially by Latino populations. Particular interests are maternal/child health access and utilization by vulnerable populations and the effect of demographics, barriers, satisfaction and information on use of primary care.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Clinical Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing · 2011 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Is pregnancy a teachable moment for smoking cessation among US Latino expectant fathers? A pilot study.

Journal Article Ethnicity & health · December 2009 Objective. Pregnancy may be a time when US Latino expectant fathers consider quitting smoking. A 'teachable moment' is theorized to increase motivation to change a behavior through increased risk perceptions, emotional responses, and changes in self-image. ... Cite

Global infections: recognition, management, and prevention.

Journal Article The Nurse practitioner · February 2007 The distribution and incidence of global infections such as avian flu, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and mosquito-borne diseases are constantly evolving. Clinicians must know how to assess, identify, manage, and educate their patients who may have one ... Link to item Cite

Making primary care culturally competent.

Journal Article The Nurse practitioner · June 2004 Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Health of Latino Infants: Interventions to Assure Care

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2009

Evidence Based Nursing Practice in Geriatric Settings

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEAdjunct Investigator · Awarded by Department of Health and Human Services · 2003 - 2006

Combined NNP/PNP program for Rural Health

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEParticipating Faculty Member · Awarded by Department of Health and Human Services · 2001 - 2004

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1996 Ph.D.