Praphul Joshi, Ph.D., MPH, BDS
Research/Publications


  • Esch. L, Joshi. P. Factors affecting stage of breast cancer at diagnosis: Payer source may outweigh ethnicity. National Social Science Journal 48 (2), (53 – 61) 2017
  • Joshi. P, Killough. J. Systematic literature review of community-based interventions for diabetes self-management. National Social Science Journal 47 (2), (83 – 88) 2017
  • Joshi. P, Cole. K., Overton. M. Trends in sedentary behaviors among high school students: Analysis of television and other screen time activities. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 16(4):1142 – 1145, 2016.
  • Joshi. P, Cole. K., Overton. M. Impact of sedentary behaviors on sleep and academic performance. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 16(4):1230 – 1235, 2016
  • Joshi. P, Anderson. F. Severe weather emergency preparedness plan for schools: A case study from the Gulf Coast region. National Teacher Education Journal. 9 (3): 37 – 40, 2016.
  • Joshi. P, Overton. M, Cole. K. Association of sexual orientation and bullying among high school students. Public Health Research. 6 (6): 157 -160, 2016.
  • Joshi. P, Overton. M, Cole. K. Are electronic vapor products new gateway drugs to other substance abuse among high schoolers? Public Health Research. 6 (5): 143 – 147, 2016. 
  • Joshi. P, Bae. M. Violent behaviors among African American youth: Substance abuse connection. National Social Science Journal. 45 (2), (43 – 49) 2016
  • Joshi. P, Bae. M. Role of Educators in Identifying Family Environment and Sexual Abuse Among African-American Youth. National Teacher Education Journal. 9 (1), (51 – 56) 2016.
  • Joshi. P, Col. N. Chronic pain self-management: An unmet need among people with diabetes. International Journal of Diabetes Research. 3(1): 1-2, 2014
  • Joshi. P, Pourciau. C, Bhoi. A, Kinchen. L. Louisiana diabetes excellence initiative: Accomplishing excellence in diabetes self-management in a rural community. International Journal of Diabetes Research. 2(6): 91-95, 2013.
  • Joshi. P, Marino. M, Bhoi. A, et al. Implementing telestroke to reduce the burden of stroke in Louisiana. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 4 (71 – 73), 2013.
  • Joshi. P, Marino. M, Bhoi. A, McCoy. N. Reducing the Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Assessment of Louisiana Health Disparities Collaboratives. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research. 3(4):305-309, 2013.
  • Joshi. P, Bryan C L, Howat H. Relationship of Body Mass Index and Fitness Levels Among Schoolchildren. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research April 2012 - Volume 26 - Issue 4 - p 1006–1014
  • Joshi. P, Howat H, Bryan C L, Dick S. Relationship between fitness levels and academic performance. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 11(4), Art 58, pp.376 - 382, 2011
  • Joshi. P, Howat. H. Combating childhood obesity in Louisiana: Coordinated school health approaches. National Social Science Journal 2011, Volume 36 #2; Pages 63-67.
  • Joshi. P., Lindley. L, Lyman. S, Vincent. M. Risky sexual behaviors and attitudes among African American Youth. National Social Science Journal; 2010, Volume 33 #2; Pages 98-105.
  • Dore. T.L., Joshi. P. Physical Activity Levels of Athletic Training Students. National Teacher Education Journal (formerly SETE Journal), 2009, Volume 2 #3, Pages 41 – 45.
  • Dore. T.L., Joshi. P. Academic backgrounds and salary characteristics of doctoral prepared certified athletic trainers. National Teacher Education Journal (formerly SETE Journal), 2009, Volume 2 #2, Pages 85 – 90.
  • Joshi. P., Lyman. S., Duncan. C., LeBlanc. L., Cailouet. P. Implementing Process Evaluation in a School Violence Prevention Grant. National Social Science Journal; 2009 Volume 31 #2; Pages 102 – 112
  • Lyman S., Joshi P., Duncan C., LeBlanc L., Caillouet P. Practical Issues in Evaluating a School Violence Prevention Grant. American Journal of Health Studies, vol 23, no 2, (2008) p. 57-65
  • Saunders R.P., Evans M.H., Joshi P. Developing A Process Evaluation Plan for Assessing Health Promotion Program Implementation: A “How-To Guide”. Health Promotion Practice, 2005 6 (April 2005): 134-147.
  • Vincent M.L., Drane W., Joshi P., Shankarnarayan S., Nimmons M. Sustained Reduction in Adolescent Pregnancy Rates Through School and Community-Based Education, 1982-2000. American Journal of Health Education, vol. 35, no 2 (March-April 2004) p. 76-83
  • Joshi P. Health Promotion in practice [Book Review]. Prevention of Chronic Disease. Vol 3 no. 4 (October 2006).
  • Joshi P., Lyman S., Fredere K., Tillman K. Disparity in Cardiovascular Health Risk Factors Among Community Screenings Participants in Anderson County. Journal of South Carolina Medical Association.  Vol 102 (July 2006) e148-152.
  • Joshi P., Vincent M.L. The Relationship of Licensed Abortion Clinics and Trends in Abortion Prevalence Among Pregnant Teens in South Carolina, 1990 – 2003. Journal of South Carolina Medical Association. Vol 101 (Nov 2005) e352 – 356.