Lisa Lindley, DrPH, MPH, CHES

Dr. Lindley, Associate Professor of Global and Community Health, teaches health education and promotion, health behavior theories, LGBTQ health, and HIV/STI prevention. Her research interests include sexual health promotion and the prevention of HIV/STIs and unintended pregnancy among underserved populations, including adolescents/young adults, racial/ethnic and sexual minority populations.

Research

Research Interests

• LGBTQ health
• HIV/STI and unintended pregnancy prevention
• Sexual health promotion

Select Publications

Hartnett C, Walsemann K, Lindley L, Negraia D. Sexual orientation concordance and (un)happiness about births. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, Accepted for publication: June 2017.

Hartnett C, Lindley L, Walsemann K. Congruence across sexual orientation dimensions and risk for unintended pregnancy among adult U.S. women. Women’s Health Issues. 2017; 27(2): 145-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.whi.2016.10.010.

Lindley L, Walsemann K. Sexual orientation and risk of pregnancy among New York City high school students. American Journal of Public Health. 2015; 105(7):1379-1386, https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2015.302553.

Kornides M, Kitsantas P, Lindley L, Wu H. Factors associated with young adults’ pregnancy likelihood. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. 2015; 60(2), 158-168. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12258.

Mink M, Lindley L, Weinstein A. Stress, stigma, and sexual minority status: The intersectional ecology model of LGBTQ health. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. 2014; 26(4), 502-521. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2014.953660.

Austin E, Lindley L, Mena L, Crosby R, Muzny C. Families of choice and non-collegiate sororities and fraternities among lesbian and bisexual African-American women in a southern community: implications for sexual and reproductive health research. Sexual Health. 2014; 11(1) 24-30. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/SH13145.

Walsemann K, Lindley L, Gentile D, Welihinda S. Educational attainment by life course sexual attraction: Prevalence and correlates in a nationally representative sample of young adults. Population Research & Policy Review. 2014; 33: 579-602. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11113-013-9288-3.

Lindley L, Walsemann K, Carter J. Invisible and at risk: STDs among young adult sexual minority women in the U.S. Perspectives on Sexual & Reproductive Health. 2013; 45(2): 66-73. https://doi.org/10.1363/4506613.

Lindley L, Elkind J, Landi S, Brandt H. Receipt of the HPV vaccine among female college students in the U.S. Journal of American College Health. 2013; 61(1): 18-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2012.750607

Lindley L, Friedman D, Struble C. Becoming visible: Assessing the availability of online sexual health information for lesbians. Health Promotion Practice. 2012; 13(4): 472-480. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839910390314

Lindley L, Walsemann K, Carter J. The association of sexual orientation measures with young adults’ health-related outcomes. American Journal of Public Health. 2012; 102(6): 1177-1185. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300262

Coleman J, Lindley L, Annang L, Saunders R, Gaddist B. Development of a framework for HIV/AIDS prevention programs in African American churches. AIDS Patient Care & STDs. 2012; 26(2): 114-124. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2011.0163

Struble C, Lindley L, Montgomery K, Hardin J. Overweight and obesity in lesbian and bisexual college women. Journal of American College Health. 2010; 59(1): 51-56. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2010.483703.

Lindley L, Coleman J, Gaddist B, White J. Informing faith-based HIV/AIDS interventions: HIV-related knowledge and stigmatizing attitudes at Project F.A.I.T.H. churches in South Carolina. Public Health Reports. 2010; 125; Supplement 1: 12-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549101250S103.

Lindley L, Brandt H, Annang L, Barnett C, Hardin J, Burcin M. Receipt of routine gynecological exams among sexually active female college students. Journal Women’s Health. 2009;18(8): 1195-1200. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2008.1205

Lindley L, Barnett C, Brandt H, Hardin J, Burcin M. STDs among sexually active female college students: Does sexual orientation make a difference? Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health; 2008; 40(4): 212-217. https://doi.org/10.1363/4021208

Lindley L, Kerby M, Nicholson T, Lu N. Sexual behaviors and sexually transmitted infections among self-identified lesbian and bisexual college women. Journal LGBT Health Research. 2007; 3(3): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.1080/15574090802093323

Richter D, Dauner K, Lindley L, Reininger B, Oglesby W, Prince M, Thompson-Robinson M, Jones R, Potts L. Evaluation results of the CDC/ASPH Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership: A capacity-building educational program for HIV prevention program managers. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. 2007; January (Suppl), S64-S71.

Brandt H, McCree D, Lindley L, Sharpe P, Hutto B. An evaluation of printed HPV educational materials. Cancer Control: Cancer, Culture and Literacy Supplement. 2005; 12: 103-106.

Lindley L, Nicholson T, Kerby M, Lu N. HIV/STI associated risk behaviors among self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender college students in the United States. AIDS Education & Prevention: An Interdisciplinary Journal. 2003; 15(5):413-429.

Lindley L, Reininger B, Saunders, R. Support for school-based reproductive health services among South Carolina voters. Journal of School Health. 2001; 71(2): 66-72.

Lindley L, Reininger B. Support for instruction about homosexuality in South Carolina public schools. Journal of School Health. 2001; 71(1): 17-22.

Lindley L, Reininger B, Vincent M, Richter D, Saunders R, Shi L. Support for school-based sexuality education among South Carolina voters. Journal of School Health. 1998; 68(5): 205-212.

Honors and Awards

 

• Master Teacher Award, Junior Faculty, 2015, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University
• The Lambda Distinguished Alumni Award, 2015, Lambda Alumni Chapter, George Mason University
• Allies Who’ve Made a Difference, 2013, LGBTQ Resources, George Mason University
• Leadership Legacy Program, Spring 2012, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
• James A. Keith Excellence in Teaching Award 2009, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
• Distinguished Community Partner, December 2006, World AIDS Day Planning Committee, Columbia, SC
• Inductee, Delta Omega, National Public Health Honorary, Mu Chapter, May 2004, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
• Faculty Award for Teaching 2002, College of Health & Human Services, Western Kentucky University
• Faculty Appreciation Award 2001, Chi Omega Sorority, Western Kentucky University
• Faculty Appreciation Award 2000, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Western Kentucky University

 

Affiliations

• Member

   
  American Public Health Association
• Member

   
  Gay & Lesbian Medical Association
• Member

   
  Society for Public Health Education

Degrees

• DrPH, Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina
• MPH, Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina
• BSEd, Community Health Education, George Mason University