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Keith A. King

Professor

Professor and Director, Center for Prevention Science <br> Health Promotion And Education

Education/Credentials
  • Master of Science and Education (M.S.Ed.) in Public Health: University of Toledo
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Education: University of Toledo ((Minor in Counseling and Human Services Education) (Minor in Counseling ), Dissertation Research: High school health teachers' and High school counselors’ perceptions of adolescent suicide)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology: Bowling Green State University ((Minor in Sociology))
Contact Information

Peer Reviewed Publications

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2020. “You’re ganja have a good time”: Investigating the roots of blunt use among a national sample of Hispanic adults Hispanic Health Care International, 18(1), , 4-11.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2020. Psychosocial correlates and early substance abuse associated with lifetime hallucinogen use among Hispanic young adults Hispanic Health Care International, 18(1), , 20-26.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2020. Non-medical prescription opioid use among US youth 2015-2018 The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 46(4), , 498-505. DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2020.1747478.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2020. Past-year methamphetamine use among US adults: 2015-2018 Journal of Substance Use, , 1-6, DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2020.1760380

King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & Yockey, R. A. 2020. Psychosocial determinants to prenatal marijuana use among a national sample of pregnant females: 2015-2018 Journal of Drug Issues, , Doi: 10.1177%2F0022042620921368.

King, K.A., *Frank, J.S., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2020. Social determinants of recent alcohol use and heavy episodic drinking among African American young adults Journal of Drug Education: Substance Abuse Research and Prevention, ,

King, K.A., Vidourek, R. A., *Yockey, R. A. & Merianos, A. L. 2020. “A methed up situation”: A social profile of methamphetamine users in the United States Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, ,

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., *Wood, K.J., & *Yockey, R.A. 2020. Authoritative parenting behaviors and marijuana use based on age among Hispanic adolescents Journal of Primary Prevention, 41(1), , 51-69.

Yockey, R. A., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. 2020. Trends in LSD use among United States adults: 2015-2018 Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 212, , Doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108071.

*Topalian, A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2019. Religiosity and depression among a national sample of adolescents American Journal of Health Studies, 34(1), , 37-44.

*Wood, K.J., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2019. Negative school experiences and pain reliever misuse among a national adolescent sample Health Behavior Research, 2(4), , 1-12.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2019. Let it Snow: Psychosocial factors and previous substance use associated with cocaine use among bisexual adults Journal of Bisexuality, 19(4), , 539-553.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2019. “Go Ask Alice, When She’s 10 Feet-Tall”: Psychosocial correlates to lifetime LSD use among a national sample of adults Journal of Psychedelic Studies, 3(3), , 308-314.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2019. Family factors and parental correlates to adolescent conduct disorder Journal of Family Studies, , Doi: 10.1080/13229400.2019.1604402.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2019. School factors and anxiety disorder among Hispanic youth: Results from the 2016 National Survey on Children’s Health School Psychology International, 40(4), , 403-415.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2019. Parenting behaviors associated with past-year tranquilizer use among a national sample of youth: Results from the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health American Journal of Health Studies, 34(3), , 88-96.

*Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., Burbage, M. L., & Merianos, A. L. 2019. The depiction of sexuality among university students on Snapchat Sexuality and Culture, 23(1), , 132-141.

*Yockey, R.A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2019. I wanna be sedated: A closer examination of psychosocial factors associated with past-year tranquilizer use among a national sample of sexual minority adults Journal of Drug Issues, 50(1), , 51-62,

King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & *Yockey, R. A. 2019. Does the association of school experiences and marijuana use differ based on age of African American adolescents? Journal of Substance Use, 24(5), , 550-555.

King, K.A., *Topalian, A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2019. Religiosity and adolescent major depressive episodes among 12-17 year olds Journal of Religion and Health, , doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00766-1.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Yockey, R.A. 2019. Social determinants to lifetime methamphetamine use among a national sample of adults Journal of Substance Use, 24(4), , 388-393.

Vidourek, R. A., King, K. A., *Yockey, R. A., *Wood, K., & Merianos, A. L. 2019. Straight to the point: A literature review of needle exchange programs in the United States Journal of Behavioral Health, 8(3), , 111-121.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2019. Risk factors for peer victimization among middle and high school students Children, 6(1), , 11.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2019. Sex differences in the association between school experiences and marijuana use among African American adolescents Journal of Community Health, 44(3), , 534-543.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A. & *Yockey, R. A. 2019. Why do I smoke pot when I’m pregnant? A national study examining social correlates to marijuana use during pregnancy American Journal of Health Studies, 34(3), , 113-121.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Huang, S.-T. 2019. Sociodemographic factors associated with recent alcohol use among college students Journal of Substance Use, 24(3), , 258-264.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Patel, P. 2019. Recent alcohol use among African American adolescents based on school experiences and individual perceptions towards school Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, , doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2019.1571977

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Burbage, M.L., & *Culp, A. 2019. NMPD use among Hispanic youth: An emerging problem Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 28, , 55-63.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Yockey, R.A. 2019. Do neighborhood characteristics contribute to anxiety? A national study of 12 to 17 year olds American Journal of Health Education, 50(4), , 245-250.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Yockey, R.A. 2019. Do neighborhood characteristics contribute to anxiety? A national study of 12 to 17 year olds American Journal of Health Education, 50(4), , 245-250.

Yockey, R. A., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. 2019. Neighborhood contexts and conduct disorder: An examination of specific factors among a national sample of adolescents Psychology, Community & Health, 8(1), , 99-110.

*Ali, S., King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., Merianos, A. L., Rao, M. 2018. Electronic cigarette use among youth: Impact of media, family and friends Juniper Online Journal of Public Health, 3(3), , 1-8.

*Ali, S., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & Rao, M.B. 2018. A study of electronic cigarette use and factors associated with use Journal of Public Health: From Theory to Practice, 26(4), , 417-424.

*Fehr, S.K., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Nabors, L.A. 2018. Relationship factors’ impact on condom use among college students Sexuality & Culture, 22(3), , 724-739.

*Fevrier, B., Nabors, L.A., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2018. Hookah use among college students: Recent use, knowledge of health risks, attitude, and reasons for use Journal of Community Health, 43(6), , 1037-1043.

*Jacklitsch, B.J., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2018. Heat-related training and educational material needs among oil spill cleanup responders Environmental Health Insights, 12, , 1-7.

*Justice, M., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2018. Breast cancer knowledge among college students: Influencing factors and resultant behaviors American Journal of Health Education, 49(2), , 86-93.

*Santee, E., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2018. Health-related quality of life social determinants impacting African-American cancer survivors: A secondary data analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System American Journal of Health Studies, 33(1), , 11-20.

King, K. A., *Frank, J. S., Vidourek, R. A., & Merianos, A. L. 2018. Social determinants of alcohol use and heavy episodic drinking among Hispanic young adults Journal of Behavioral Health, 7(2), , 69-77.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., *Yockey, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2018. Impact of parenting behaviors on adolescent suicide based on age of adolescent Journal of Child & Family Studies, 27(12), , 4083-4090.

McDade, R. S., King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & Merianos, A. L. 2018. Impact of prosocial behavioral involvement on school violence perpetration among African American middle school and high school students Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 20(1), , 7-13.

Merianos, A. L., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. 2018. Student perceptions of safety and helpfulness of resources American Journal of Health Studies, 32(2), , 90-101.

Santee, E.J., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A. & Merianos, A.L. 2018. Health care access and health behavior quality of life among Hispanic/Latino-American cancer survivors Applied Research Quality Life, , DOI.org/10.1007/s11482-018-9677-1.

Vidourek, R. A., King, K. A., Merianos, A. L., & *Bartsch, L. A. 2018. Predictors of illicit drug use among a national sample of adolescents Journal of Substance Use, 23(1), , 1-6.

Vidourek, R. A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A. L. 2018. Where do adolescent recent drinkers obtain and use alcohol? Journal of Substance Use, 23(2), , 136-143.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. 2018. Beyond the bong: Edible marijuana use among college students Cannabis, 1(1), , 35-43.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., *Burbage, M.L., & *Okuley, B. 2018. Impact of parenting behaviors on recent alcohol use among African American students Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 35, , 271-282.

*Bartsch, L.A., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L. 2017. Self-esteem and alcohol use among youth Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 26(5), , 414-424.

*Culp, A. G., Rojas-Guyler, L., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2017. College students’ self-efficacy, knowledge and attitudes about disability American Journal of Health Studies, 32, , 48-59.

*Elkins, R., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2017. Steroid use and school violence, school violent victimization and suicidal ideation among adolescents Journal of School Violence, 16(4), , 399-410.

*Elkins, R., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2017. School factors, parent factors and sport participation associated with steroid use among adolescents Journal of School Health, 87(3), , 159-166.

*Fehr, S.K., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Nabors, L.A. 2017. Perceived benefits and barriers to condom use among college students American Journal of Health Studies, 32(4), , 219-233.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2017. Impact of prosocial behavioral involvement on school violence victimization among African American middle school and high school students American Journal of Health Studies, 32(1), , 26-34.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2017. Impact of prosocial behavioral involvement on school violence perpetration among African American middle school and high school students Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, , DOI: 10.1007/s10903-016-0544-6.

King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., & *Oluwoye, O.A. 2017. Examining the relationship between school sports participation and alcohol use among middle school and high school students Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 26(4), , 251-257.

Merianos, A. L., Vidourek, R. A., & King, K. A. 2017. Prevention strategies for increasing mental health services utilization of Hispanic youth Community Mental Health Journal, 53(1), , 79-91.

Vidourek, R.A., *Woodson, K. D., & King, K.A. 2017. School violent victimization among youth: Is there an association with perceived school safety? Violence & Victims, 32(1), , 181-192.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Montgomery, L. 2017. Psychosocial determinants to marijuana use among African American youth Journal of Ethnicity and Substance Use, 16(1), , 43-65.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. 2017. Predictors of illicit drug use among adolescents from a nationwide sample Journal of Substance Use, , 1-6,

King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. 2016. Characteristics of marijuana acquisition among a national sample of adolescent users American Journal of Health Education, 47(3), , 126-135.

King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., & *Oluwoye, O.A. 2016. Participation in school sports and marijuana use among male and female students Journal of Behavioral Health, 5(2), , 82-86.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2016. Typical sources and locations where recent youth drinkers obtain and consume alcohol based on intensity of use Journal of Substance Use, 21(2), , 204-209.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.M. 2016. Authoritarian parenting and youth depression: Results from a national study Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 44(2), , 130-139.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. 2016. Psychosocial factors associated with alcohol use among Hispanic youth Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 19, , 1035–1041.

Merianos, A. L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R. A., & *Hardee, A. 2016. The impact of alcohol abuse/dependence and school experiences on clinical depression: A national study of adolescents Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 25(6), , 584-590.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2016. Recent alcohol use, episodic heavy drinking and school violent victimization: Sex and grade level differences among Hispanic youth Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 44(2), , 112-120.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Hardee, A. 2016. The effect of alcohol abuse and dependence and school experiences on depression: A national study of adolescents Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 25(6), , 584-590.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Nabors, L.A. 2016. Mentoring and peer-led interventions to improve quality of life outcomes among adolescents with chronic illnesses Applied Research in Quality of Life, 11(3), , 1009-1023.

Nabors, L.,A., Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Rosen, B.L., Zhang, J., & Swoboda, C. 2016. Predictors of flourishing for adolescents with asthma Journal of Asthma, 53(2), , 146-154.

Rojas-Guyler, L., *Weber, A., King, K.A., Swoboda, C., & Vidourek, R. 2016. Examining the relationship between diagnosis factors, perceived social support, internal control, and quality of life among female breast cancer survivors American Journal of Health Studies, 31(1), , 23-35.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2016. Impact of school violence on youth alcohol abuse: Differences based on sex and grade Children & Schools, 38(2), , 99-106.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A.M. 2016. School bullying and student trauma: Fear and avoidance associated with victimization Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 44(2), , 121-129.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Merianos, A.M. 2016. School bullying and student trauma: Fear and avoidance associated with victimization Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 44(2), , 121-129.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. 2016. Risk factors for legal involvement among Hispanic youth Vulnerable Children & Youth Studies, 1(2), , 115–126.

*Dai, C.L., Nabors, L., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Chen, C.C. 2015. Evaluation of an afterschool yoga program for children International Journal of Yoga, 8, , 1-2.

*Elkins, R.L., Nabors, L.A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2015. Factors influencing expectations of physical activity for adolescents residing in Appalachia American Journal of Health Education, 46(1), , 7-12.

*Fehr, S.K., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2015. Intra and interpersonal barriers to condom use among college students: A review of the literature Sexuality & Culture, 19(1), , 103-121.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2015. Parental influences on African American youth marijuana use Journal of Substance Use, 20(4), , 268-273.

*Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Nabors, L. A. 2015. Recent alcohol use and binge drinking based on authoritative parenting among Hispanic youth nationwide Journal of Child and Family Studies., ,

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2015. Association between parenting behaviors and marijuana use based on adolescent age Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, , 1-10.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. 2015. Impact parenting behaviors have on recent alcohol use and binge drinking among adolescents based on age Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 10(4), , 300-313.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Bartsch, L.A. 2015. Predictors of recent marijuana use and past year marijuana use among a national sample of Hispanic youth Substance Use and Misuse, 50(11), , 1395-1405.

Luder, H., Frede, S., Kirby, J., King, K.A., & Heaton, P.H. 2015. Health beliefs describing patients enrolling in community pharmacy disease management programs Journal of Pharmacy Practice , 29(4), , 374-381.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Nabors, L.A. 2015. School experiences associated with alcohol use among Hispanic youth Journal of School Health, 85, , 621-628.

Merianos, A.L., Rosen, B.L., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Fehr, S.K. 2015. Impact of early substance use and lifetime/past year contraction of sexually transmitted diseases: A national study American Journal of Sexuality Education, 10(2), , 158-176.

Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Nabors, L.A. 2015. Hospital, school, and community-based strategies to enhance the quality of life of youth with chronic illnesses Applied Research in Quality of Life, 10(2), , 329-342.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. 2015. Correlates to OTC drug use among college students Journal of Substance Use, 20(5), , 310-314.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Rosen, B., & *Fehr, S.K. 2015. Using the health belief model to explore females’ perceptions of male HPV vaccination American Journal of Health Studies, 30(4), , 187-195.

*McDade, R., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2014. Parental influences on African American adolescent marijuana use Journal of Substance Use, , 1-6.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Hill, M.K. 2014. Recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking among American Indian youths. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse , 23, , 334–346.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Singh, A. 2014. Condoms, sex, and sexually transmitted diseases: Exploring controversial issues among Asian-Indian college students Sexuality & Culture , 18, , 649-663.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Merianos, A.L. 2014. Correlates of violent victimization to recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking Journal of School Nursing, 30(3), , 187-195.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., *English, L., & Merianos, A.L. 2014. Vigorous physical activity among college students: Using the health belief model to assess involvement and social support Archives of Exercise in Health and Disease, 4(2), , 267-279.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Merianos, A.L., & *Singh, M. 2014. A study of stress, social support, and perceived happiness among college students Journal of Happiness and Well-Being , 2(2), , 132-144.

Rojas-Guyler, L., *Inniss-Richter, Z.M., Lee, R., Bernard, A., & King, K.A. 2014. Factors predictive of knowledge and self-management behaviors among male military veterans with diabetes residing in a homeless shelter for people recovering from addiction The Health Educator, 49(1), , 49-56.

Strunk, C., King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Sorter, M. 2014. Effectiveness of the Surviving the Teens suicide and depression awareness program: An impact evaluation utilizing a comparison group Health Education & Behavior , 41(6), , 605-613.

Strunk, C.M., Sorter, M.T., Ossege, J., & King, K.A. 2014. Emotionally troubled teens' help-seeking behaviors: An evaluation of Surviving the Teens® suicide prevention and depression awareness program Journal of School Nursing, 30(5), , 366-375.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. 2014. Synthetic THC use among university students: An exploration of perceived harm, ease of access, and friends' use American Journal of Health Studies, 29(1), , 7-12.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M.L. 2014. Authoritarian parenting and ecstasy use among US youth Journal of Behavioral Health , 3(4), , 250-254.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Fehr, S. 2014. Hispanic youth involvement in over-the-counter drug use: Parent, peer, and school factors Journal of Addictive Diseases , 33(4), , 376-387.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., & *Merianos, A.L. 2014. Students' benefits and barriers to mental health help-seeking Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2(1), , 1009-1022.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., Lynch, A.N., & *Merianos, A.L. 2014. College students’ perceived confidence in mental health help-seeking International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 16(2), , 83-90.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., Lynch, A.N., & *Merianos, A.L. 2014. College students’ perceived confidence in mental health help-seeking International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 16(2), , 83-90.

*Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2013. The skinny on physical activity interventions for Hispanic youth: A review of the literature Journal of Behavioral Health , 2(1), , 93-103.

*Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2013. Body image satisfaction and involvement in risky sexual behaviors among university students Sexuality & Culture , 17(4), , 617-630.

*Merianos, A.L., Nabors, L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2013. The impact of self-esteem and social support on college students’ mental health American Journal of Health Studies , 28(1), , 27-34.

*Merianos, A.L., Nabors, L.N., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2013. Perceptions of pain and resilience factors among male and female college students Journal of Behavioral Health, 2(4), , 299-307.

*Merianos, A.L., Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2013. Medicalization of female beauty: A content analysis of cosmetic procedures The Qualitative Report, 18(91), , 1-14.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2013. Getting inked: Tattoo and risky behavioral involvement among university students Social Science Journal, 50(4), , 540-546.

King, K.A., Vidourek. R.A., & *Merianos, A.L. 2013. Sex and grade level differences in lifetime nonmedical prescription drug use among youth Journal of Primary Prevention , 34(4), , 237-249.

King, K.A., Vidourek. R.A., & *Merianos, A.L. 2013. Psychosocial factors associated with over-the-counter drug use among youth American Journal of Health Studies , 28(2), , 68-76.

Rojas-Guyler, L., *Britigan, D., Murnan, J., King, K.A., & Vaughn, L. 2013. Measuring English linguistic proficiency and functional health literacy levels in two languages: Implications for reaching Latino immigrants The Health Educator , 45(2), , 2-11.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2013. Parent, teacher, and school factors associated with over-the-counter drug use among Multiracial youth American Journal of Health Education, 44(6), , 306-315.

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2013. Attitudinal correlates associated with recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking among African American youth Social Science Journal, 50(4), , 530-539.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & *Burbage, M. L. 2013. Reasons for synthetic THC use among college students Journal of Drug Education , 43(3), , 353-363.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Brubaker, M. 2013. Social determinants of nonmedical prescription drug use among Multiracial youth Journal of Behavioral Health, 2(1), , 35-43.

King, K. A., Vidourek, R.A., Haag, M., & Merianos, A.L. 2012. Psychosocial factors associated with recent alcohol use among youth Journal of Behavioral Health, 1(4), , 231-242.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2012. Teen depression and suicide: Effective prevention and intervention strategies The Prevention Researcher, 19(4), , 15 -17.

King, K.A., *Singh, M., Bernard, A., *Merianos, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. 2012. Employing the health belief model to examine stress management among college students American Journal of Health Studies, 27(4), , 192-203.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & *Hoffman, A. 2012. Sex and grade level differences in marijuana use among youth Journal of Drug Education , 42(3), , 361-377.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. 2012. Family history, body image and disordered eating: An exploratory study Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy , 15, no1(57), , 17-23.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Wagner, D.I., & *Merianos, A.L. 2012. Preventing youth suicide: The importance of detecting risk factors and warning signs Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy , 15, no4(6), , 34-38.

Merianos, A.L., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2012. Does perceived social support play a role in body image satisfaction among college students Journal of Behavioral Health, 1(3), , 178-184.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Nabors, L.A., Bernard, A.L., & Murnan, J. 2012. Teachers’ perceived benefits and barriers to positively connecting students to school American Journal of Health Studies, 27(3), , 136-145.

Hoffman, A., King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2011. University students' confidence and importance in helping friends involved in disordered eating American Journal of Health Studies, 26(1), , 106-113.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2011. Enhancing part-child communication about drug use: Strategies for professionals working with parents and guardians Prevention Research, 18(2), , 12-15.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2011. Effect of respondent code location on survey response rates Psychological Reports, 109 3, 718-722.

King, K.A., Strunk, C.M., & Sorter, M.T. 2011. Preliminary effectiveness of 'Surviving the Teens Suicide and Depression Awareness Program' on adolescents' suicidality and self-efficacy in performing help-seeking behaviors Journal of School Health, 81, , 581-590.

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. 2011. Building positive social connections and developmental assets in children: A family-based prevention approach Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, 14 (53), , 3-6.

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., Bernard, A., Murnan, J., & Nabors, L. 2011. Teachers' strategies to positively connect students to school American Journal of Health Education, 42(2), , 116-126.

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2010. In search of respect: A qualitative study exploring youth perceptions International Journal of School Disaffection, 7(1), 9-17. ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2010. Attitudinal and social correlates to recent alcohol use among youth American Journal of Health Studies, 25(1), 19-30. ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2010. Recent alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking among Hispanic youth American Journal of Health Education, ,

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2010. Psychosocial factors associated with recent alcohol use among Hispanic youth Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, ,

King, K.A., Dowdall, M.P., & Wagner, D.I. 2010. Coaches’ attitudes and involvement in alcohol prevention among male high school athletes Journal of Community Health, 35(1), 68-75. ,

Murnan, J., King, K.A., Barlag, K., & Wagner, D.I. 2010. Elementary school teachers’ promotion of physical activity during recess Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, ,

Rojas-Guyler, L., Price, K., Young, K. & King, K.A. 2010. Knowledge and perceptions of reproductive health among Latinas The Health Educator, 42(1), 27-34. ,

Traylor, A.R., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., King, K.A., & Thompson, A. 2010. Clinical psychologists’ firearm risk management practices and perceptions Journal of Community Health, 35(1), 60-67. ,

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Schweibert, M. 2009. Disordered eating and job stress among Ohio nurses Journal of Nursing Management, 17 , 861-869

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2009. Older adult crash prevention: Strategies that work. Washington State Journal of Public Health Practice, 2(1), 23-33. ,

Vidourek, R.A., Bernard, A.L., & King, K.A. 2009. Promoting parent connectedness to increase healthy sexual decision-making among African-American youth American Journal of Sexuality Education, 4(3/4), 225-247. ,

Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A., & Wagner, D.I. 2009. Effectiveness of the “Don’t Laugh at Me” bullying prevention program among middle school students Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, 4(48), 3-9. ,

Zullig, K.J., Ward, R.M., King, K.A., Patton, J.M., & Murray, K.A. 2009. Asset replacement theory: A proper action for colleges and universities to consider American Journal of Health Promotion, ,

Zullig, K.J., Ward, R.M., King, K.A., Patton, J.M., & Murray, K.A. 2009. Testing the feasibility of developmental asset measures on college students to guide health promotion efforts Assessment, 16 1, 31

King, K. A., Vidourek, R.A., & Strader, J.L. 2008. University students’ ability to identify suicidal warning signs and help suicidal friends find campus intervention resources Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 38 5, 608-617

King, K.A., Tergerson, J.L., & Wilson, B.R. 2008. Effect of social support on adolescents’ perceptions of and engagement in physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 5 3, 374-384

King, K.A., Tergerson, J.L., & Wilson, B.R. 2008. Effect of social support on adolescents’ perceptions of and engagement in physical activity Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 5 3, 374-384

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Strader, J.L. 2008. University students’ ability to identify suicidal warning signs and help suicidal friends find campus intervention resources. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 38 5, 608-617

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Love, J., Wegley, S., & Alles-White, M. 2008. Teaching adolescents safe driving and passenger behaviors: Effectiveness of the You Hold the Key Teen Driving Countermeasure Journal of Safety Research, 39 , 19-24

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Love, J., Wegley, S., & Alles-White, M. 2008. Teaching adolescents safe driving and passenger behaviors: Effectiveness of the You Hold the Key Teen Driving Countermeasure. Journal of Safety Research, 39 , 19-24

Rojas-Guyler, L, & King, K.A. 2008. Health-seeking behaviors among Latinas: Practices and reported difficulties in obtaining health services American Journal of Health Education, 39 1, 25-33

Rojas-Guyler, L., & King, K.A. 2008. Health-seeking behaviors among Latinas: Practices and reported difficulties in obtaining health services. American Journal of Health Education, 39 1, 25-33

Vidourek, R.A. & King, K.A. 2008. Effectiveness of nutrition programs among low income women Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 6 1, 57-72

Vidourek, R.A., & King, K.A. 2008. Effectiveness of nutrition programs among low income women. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 6 1, 57-72

Wagner, D.I., Ickes, M.J., & King, K.A. 2008. Social-Emotional learning of young children: A distance based professional development model. Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, 43 , 45-49

Wagner, D.I., Ickes, M.J., & King, K.A. 2008. Social-Emotional learning of young children: A distance based professional development model International Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy, 43 , 45-49

Cedergren, A., King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Wegley, S 2007. Perceived social health benefits among participants in a countywide senior chair volleyball program Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 31 4, 23-36

King, K.A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2007. University students' involvement in body piercing and adherence to safe piercing practices: Do males and females differ? American Journal of Health Education, 38 6, 284-293

King, K.A., Kramer, L., Bernard, A., & Vidourek, R.A. 2007. Foster parents' involvement in authoritative parenting and interest in future parenting training Journal of Child and Family Studies, 16 5, 606-614

King, K.A., Mohl, K., Bernard, A.L., & Vidourek, R.A. 2007. Does involvement in healthy eating among university students differ based on exercise status and reasons for exercise? Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 5 3, 106-119

Lindeman, H., King, K.A., & Wilson, R.A. 2007. Effect of exercise on reported physical sexual satisfaction of university students Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 5 4, 40-51

Miller, E., King, K.A., Miller, R., & Kleindorfer, D. 2007. FAST stroke prevention educational program for middle school students: Pilot study results Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 39 4, 236-243

Rojas-Guyler, L, & King, K.A. 2007. Sexuality education among latinas: Experiences, preferences, attitudes and risk behavior American Journal of Sex Education, 2 4, 25-41

Rojas-Guyler, L., Sparks, J., & King, K.A. 2007. School principals' perceptions of students walking and biking to school California Journal of Health Promotion, 5 3, 51-61

Schaefer, S.A., King, K.A., & Bernard, A.L. 2007. Is there a relationship between life satisfaction and the five health dimensions? American Journal of Health Studies, 22(3) , 139-147

King, K.A. 2006. Practical strategies for preventing adolescent suicide The Prevention Researcher, 13(3) , 8-10

King,K.A., Laake, R.A., & Bernard, A.L. 2006. Do the depictions of sexual attire and sexual behavior in music videos differ based on video network and character gender? American Journal of Health Education, 37 3, 146-153

Whitson, E.J., Cordova, M., Demchak, T., Stemmans, C., & King, K.A. 2006. Certified athletic trainers' knowledge and perception of professional preparation involving eating disorders among athletes Journal of Allied Health, 35 , 18-29

Miller, E., King,K.A., & Miller, R. 2005. Fast stroke educational program for middle school students: a pilot study Stroke, 35 , 340

King, K.A., & Vaughn, J.L. 2004. Influence of paper color and a monetary incentive on response rate Psychological Reports, 95 , 432

King,K.A., Vidourek, R.A., & Wagner, D.I. 2004. Effect of drug use and parent-child time spent together on adolescent involvement in alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Adolescent and Family Health, 3 4, 171-176

Kinnison, A., Cottrell, R.R., & King, K.A. 2004. Proper hand washing techniques in public restrooms: differences in gender, race, signage, and time of day American Journal of Health Education, 35 2, 86

Rojas Guyler, L., King, K.A., & Cottrell, R.R. 2004. A national survey of faculty hiring standards in health education American Journal of Health Education, 35(5) , 272

Vaughn, J.L, King, K.A., & Cottrell, R.R. 2004. College athletic trainers' confidence in helping female athletes with eating disorders Journal of Athletic Training, 39(1) , 71

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Creighton, S., & Vogel, S. 2003. Smokers' willingness to protect children from secondhand smoke: results from a secondhand smoke media campaign American Journal of Health Education, 27(5) , 554

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. 2003. Parents' reported needs in preventing their children from engaging in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use American Editions - Drugs, Society, and Behavior, , 182

King,K.A., & Snyder, S. 2003. University students' perceived effectiveness of high school health education American Journal of Health Education, 34(4) , 122

Kandakai, T.L., & King, K.A. 2002. Pre-service teachers' perceived confidence in teaching school violence programs American Journal of Health Behavior, 26(5) , 342

Kandakai, T.L., & King, K.A. 2002. Pre-service teachers' beliefs regarding school violence prevention American Journal of Health Education, 33(6) , 350

King, K.A., Vidourek, R.A., Davis, B., & McClellan, W. 2002. Increasing self-esteem and school connectedness through a multi-dimensional mentoring program Journal of School Health, 72(7) , 294

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. 2002. Parents' reported needs in preventing their children from using alcohol, tobacco and other drug use American Journal of Health Education, 33(2) , 67

Tergerson, J.L., & King, K.A. 2002. Do perceived cues, benefits, and barriers to physical activity differ between male and female adolescents? Journal of School Health, 72(9) , 388

Adams,T., Cottrell, R.R., & King, K.A. 2001. Contraceptive behaviors unaffected by welfare reform: a pilot study American Journal of Health Education, 32(6) , 343

Bellian, D., King, K.A., Wahl, J., & Price, J.H. 2001. Psychiatrists’ knowledge and attitudes about costs of commonly prescribed treatments in psychiatry Journal of Community Health, 26(1) , 11-22

King, K.A. 2001. Developing a comprehensive school suicide prevention program Journal of School Health, 71(4) , 132

King, K.A., Pealer, L.N., & Bernard, A.L. 2001. Increasing response rates to mail questionnaires: a review of inducement strategies American Journal of Health Education, 32(1) , 4

King, K.A., Wagner, D.I., & Hedrick, B. 2001. Safe and drug free school coordinators' perceived needs in preventing drug use and violence among youth Journal of School Health, 71(6) , 236

Hare, S.W., Price, J.H., Flynn, M.G., & King, K.A. 2000. Attitudes and perceptions of fitness professionals regarding obesity Journal of Community Health, 25(1) , 5-21

King, K.A. 2000. High school suicide postvention: recommendations for an effective program American Journal of Health Studies, 15(4) , 217-222

King, K.A. 2000. School administrators can prevent student suicide School Administrator, 57(5) , 44

King, K.A., & Smith, J. 2000. Project Soar: a training program to increase school counselors' knowledge and confidence regarding suicide prevention and intervention Journal of School Health, 70 10, 402-407

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. 2000. Preventing adolescent suicide: do high school counselors know the risk factors? Professional School Counseling, 3(4) , 255-263

Groves, B.W., Price, J.H., Maynard, C.J., Olsson, R.H., & King, K.A. 1999. Professional preparation perceptions of certified therapeutic recreation specialists Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation, XVIII ,

Jordan, T.R., Price, J.H., King, K.A., Masyk, T., & Bedell, A.W. 1999. The validity of male patients’ self-reports regarding prostate cancer screening Preventive Medicine, 28(3) , 297-303

Kandakai, T., & King, K.A. 1999. Perceived self-efficacy in performing lifesaving skills: An assessment of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies course Journal of Health Education, 30(4) , 235-241

King, K.A. 1999. Fifteen prevalent myths concerning adolescent suicide Journal of School Health, 69(4) , 159

King, K.A., Bradley, C.B., Daniels, K.L., Islam, R., & Price, J.H. 1999. The depiction of exercise on prime television Journal of Health Education, 30(3) , 137-141

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. 1999. High school health teachers’ knowledge of adolescent suicide. American Journal of Health Studies, 15(3) , 156-163

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. 1999. High school health teachers' perceived self-efficacy in identifying students at risk for suicide Journal of School Health, 30(3) , 202

King, K.A., Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & Wahl, J. 1999. How confident do high school counselors feel in recognizing students at risk for suicide? American Journal of Health Behavior, 23(6) , 457

King, K.A., Tribble, J.L., & Price, J.H. 1999. School counselors’ perceptions of nonconsensual sexual activity among high school students Professional School Counseling, 2(4) , 286-290

Price, J.H., Telljohann, S.K., & King, K.A. 1999. School nurses’ perceptions of and experience with school health research Journal of School Health, 69(2) , 58-62

Hare, S., Price, J.H., Flynn, M.G., & King, K.A. 1998. Increasing return rates of a mail survey to exercise professionals using a modest monetary incentive Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86 , 217-218

King, K.A. 1998. Healthy smiles: A multidisciplinary baby bottle tooth decay prevention program Journal of Health Education, 29 , 4-7

King, K.A. 1998. Should school uniforms be mandated in elementary schools? A controversial issue revisited Journal of School Health, 68(1) , 32-37

Groves, B.W., Price, J.H., Olsson, R.H., & King, K.A. 1997. Response rates to anonymous versus confidential surveys Perceptual and Motor Skills, 85 , 665-666

King, K.A. 1997. Self-concept and self-esteem: A clarification of terms Journal of School Health, 67(2) , 68-70

Price, J.H., King, K.A., & Tribble, J.L. 1997. Promoting a research orientation in health education doctoral students Health Educator, 27(4) , 21-27