Sharon B. DeJoy
- Associate Professor
- Department: Public Health Sciences
- Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Email: SDeJoy@wcupa.edu
Education
- PhD, Community and Family Health, University of South Florida College of Public Health, 2011
- MPH, Concentration in Maternal Child Health, University of South Florida College of Public Health, 2005
- BA, Pre-Medical Concentration in English, Columbia University, 1989
Research Interests
maternity care systemmidwifery model of careinformed decision makingchildbirthobesity stigmapregnancy
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: No
Grant Funded Positions Available: No
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Dr. Sharon DeJoy joined the faculty in the Department of Health as an Assistant Professor in 2012, after completing her doctorate in Public Health from the University of South Florida. Prior to accepting her current position, she was an Assistant Professor of Community Health at the State University of New York at Potsdam. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate public health courses, and directs the BS in Public Health-Health Promotion program. Dr. DeJoy has conducted community-based research and consultation in maternal child health for underserved populations. She has authored and co-authored various peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences. Dr. DeJoy maintains certification as a direct-entry midwife, although she is not in clinical practice. She is currently a member of the American Public Health Association, the Midwives Alliance of North America, and the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives; she also serves on the leadership teams of the Association of Midwifery Educators and the Midwives Association of Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
Phone: 610-436-3531
