Faculty and Staff
Sheryl Thorburn
Associate Professor
Faculty
College of Health and Human Sciences
Oregon State University
314 Waldo
Corvallis, OR 97331-6406
| Phone: | 541-737-9493 |
| Fax: | 541-737-4001 |
| E-mail: | Sheryl.Thorburn@oregonstate.edu |
Research Interests
Dr. Thorburn’s current interests focus on discrimination in health care, its effects on the health care and health-related behavior of disadvantaged groups, and its contribution to disparities in health and health care. She is currently Principal Investigator on an NCI-funded study to explore the influence of discrimination, medical mistrust, and other social, cultural, and health care system factors on breast and cervical cancer screening among Hmong women living in Oregon. She has also studied discrimination when obtaining contraceptive services, as well as conspiracy beliefs about HIV/AIDS and birth control, among African Americans; the health-related correlates of discrimination in HIV care; discrimination, medical mistrust, and stigma from the perspective of people living with HIV who reside in rural areas with low HIV prevalence; discrimination during prenatal care, labor, or delivery among Oregon mothers; and discrimination in interactions with health care providers in general. Dr. Thorburn’s previous research also includes studies of the social and cultural influences on sexual and reproductive health, including HIV prevention, and the acceptability of reproductive technologies and HIV prevention methods. She conducts quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.Responsibilities
Go to the following website to learn more about the Hmong Breast & Cervical Cancer Project: http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/ph/hmong-breast-and-cervical-cancer-project
Dr. Thorburn teaches graduate courses in research methods, health disparities, and maternal and child health. She also teaches an undergraduate course in program planning and evaluation.
Publications
De Marco, M, Thorburn, S, Zhao, W. (2008). Perceived discrimination during prenatal care, labor, and delivery: An examination of data from the Oregon Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 1998-1999, 2000, and 2001. American Journal of Public Health, 98(1):1818-1822
De Marco, M, Thorburn, S. (2008). The association between sociodemographic factors, participation in assistance programs, and food insecurity among Oregon residents. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 3(1):36-50
Harvey, SM, Branch, MR, Thorburn, S, Warren, J, Casillas, A. (2008). Exploring diaphragm use as a potential HIV prevention strategy among women in the United States at risk. AIDS Education and Prevention, 20(2):135-147
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Branch, Meredith Harvey, S. Warren, Jocelyn
Kraft, JM, Harvey, SM, Thorburn, S, Henderson, JT, Posner, SF, Galavotti, C, Huszti, HC (2007) Intervening with couples: Assessing contraceptive outcomes in a randomized pregnancy and HIV/STD risk reduction intervention trial. Women’s Health Issues, 17(1):52-60
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Harvey, S.
Thorburn, S (2007) Attitudes toward contraceptive methods among African American men and women: Similarities and differences. Women’s Health Issues, 17(1):29-36
Beckman, LJ, Harvey, SM, Thorburn,
S, Maher, J, Burns, K (2006) Women’s
acceptability of the diaphragm: The
role of relationship factors. Journal of
Sex Research, 43(4):297-306
Thorburn, S, Harvey, SM, Tipton, J
(2006) Diaphragm acceptability among
young women at risk for HIV. Women
& Health, 44(1):21-39
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Harvey, S.
Bogart, LM, Thorburn, S (2006) Relationship of African Americans' socio-demographic characteristics to belief in conspiracies about HIV/AIDS and birth control. Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(7):1144-1150Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Harvey, S.
Bogart, LM, Thorburn, S. (2005). Are HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs a barrier to HIV prevention among African Americans? Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 38(2), 213-218
Harvey, SM, Beckman, LJ, Gerend, MA, Thorburn, S, Posner, S, Huszti, HC, Galavotti, C. (2005). A conceptual model of women’s condom use intentions: Integrating intrapersonal and relationship factors. AIDS Care 17(8)
Thorburn, S, Bogart, LM. (2005). Conspiracy beliefs about HIV/AIDS and birth control among African Americans: Implications for the prevention of HIV, other STIs, and unintended pregnancy. Journal of Social Issues 61(1),109-126
Thorburn, S, Bogart, LM. (2005). Conspiracy beliefs about birth control: Barriers to pregnancy prevention among African Americans of reproductive age. Health Education & Behavior, 32(4), 474-487
Thorburn, S, Harvey, SM, Ryan, EA. (2005). HIV prevention heuristics and condom use among African Americans at Risk for HIV. AIDS Care, 17(3), 335-344
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Harvey, S.
Thorburn, S, Bogart, LM. (2005). African American women and family planning services: Perceptions of discrimination. Women & Health, 42(1), 23-39Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Harvey, S.
Bogart, LM, Thorburn, S, Bird, ST, Walt, LC, Delahanty, DL, Figler, JL. (2004). Association of stereotypes about physicians to health care satisfaction, help-seeking behavior, and adherence to treatment. Social Science & Medicine, 58 (6), 1049-1058
Harvey, SM, Henderson, JT, Thorburn, S, Beckman, LJ, Casillas, A, Mendez, L, Cervantes, R. (2004). A randomized study of a pregnancy and disease prevention intervention for Hispanic couples. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 36 (4), 162-169
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Harvey, S.
Thorburn, S, Bogart, LM, Delahanty, DL. (2004). Health-related correlates of perceived discrimination in HIV care. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 18 (1), 19-26Editorships and Editorial Board Memberships
Thorburn, S (2007) Consulting Editor,
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Thorburn, S (2006) Consulting Editor, Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Thorburn, S. (2005). Consulting Editor, Psychology of Women Quarterly
Awards and Honors
Thorburn, S (2004-2007) Section Councilor (elected), Population, Family Planning, and Reproductive Health Section
Thorburn, S (2006) Clinical Trial Unit Teleconference Review Meeting Member, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Special Emphasis Panel, ZAI1 SR-A (MS), RFA-AI-05-002 Units for HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial Networks, National Institutes of Health
Thorburn, S (2006) Temporary Member, Social Sciences and Population Studies Study Section, Health of the Population Integrated Review Group, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health
Thorburn, S. Member. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Emphasis Panel, ZAI1 LW-A (C2), RFP-NIH-NIAID-DAIDS-06-06, Tri Service AIDS Clinical Consortium Data Analysis and Coordinating Center, National Institutes of Health, 2005.
Thorburn, S. Temporary Member. Social Sciences and Population Studies Study Section, Health of the Population Integrated Review Group, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health (February 26-27, 2004 meeting), 2004.
Research Grants and Contracts
Thorburn, S, Principal Investigator, Kue, J, Co-Investigator (2009-2011). Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening among Hmong: Social, Cultural & System Factors. National Cancer Institute. $353,804.
Harvey, SM, Thorburn, S. Women’s Acceptability of the Vaginal Diaphragm. Principal Investigator - Harvey, S, Co-Investigator - Thorburn, S, National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) $1,019,483 plus supplements totaling $41,296, 2000-2004.
Thorburn, S. Conspiracies, Perceived Discrimination & Sexual Behavior. R01 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development $282,008, 2002-2004.
Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Harvey, S.
Thorburn, S, Principal Investigator (2005-2006) Perceived Risk of HIV/STIs in a Low HIV Risk Setting: An Exploratory Study, College of Health and Human Sciences Pilot Grant Program. $10,000