Phyllis Bryden, DrPH, MSPH, CPH, RN

Phyllis Bryden, DrPH, MSPH, CPH, RN
Phyllis.bryden@eku.edu
859-622-1147

Phyllis Bryden, DrPH, MSPH, CPH, RN

Professor Director, Master of Public Health Program

Education

  • UG degree (BS, BA, ETC.) BS - University of Kentucky
  • Grad degree (MS, MA, ETC.) MSPH - University of Kentucky
  • Doct. Degree (PhD, ETC.) DrPH Epidemiology - University of Ky

Research/Academic Interests

  • Public Health, Epidemiology

Publications

Dr. Bryden’s work can be found in several journals including:
  • Halliwell B, Larkin L, Larkin J, Bryden P, Schwartz L. (2022) Longevity Versus Looks: Perceived Benefits of Exercise Among Kentucky University Students. Kentucky Shape Journal, 60(1),31 – 41.
  • Hayden, C.L., Gilbert, K.L., & Bryden, P.A. (2019). Factors influencing interstitial cystitis flares in women. Urologic Nursing, 39(3),119-132.
  • Cooksey, K, McKinney M, Larkin L, Bryden P. Perceptions and Attitudes of Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use Regarding College Students Stress and Time Management. Under revision for Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. September 2018.
  • Bryden PA & McKinney M. Non-Instructional Cell Phone Use in College Classrooms: Is Addiction to Blame? Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. 2016 Spring:53(2):14-23. http://kahperdc.w16.wh-2.com/main/Portals/0/Files/vol%2053%20issue%202.pdf
  • Harper CD, Larkin L, Larkin J, Bryden PA. Cardiovascular Disease Knowledge in Adults: A Comparison of Young, Middle, and old Population Groups. Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. 2013 Spring:50(2):47.(Abstract)
  • Aalboe JA, Bryden PA, Bhandari MW, Dingrando KJ. Emerging risk: Insufficient periodontal evaluation of coronary heart disease patients. Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association. 2012 June,110:5-13.
  • Bryden P, Bhandari M, Miller E. Breaking through the Time Barrier: Clearing the Path to Healthy Behaviors. Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. 2011 May:48(2):27-34. http://www.kahperd.com/userfiles/combin%20total-1.pdf
  • Bryden PA, McKnight RH, Spiller HA, Westneat SC. Enhancing Poison Control Center Surveillance to Identify Agricultural Pesticide Exposures. In progress for submission to Journal of Agromedicine.
  • Bryden PA, McKnight RH, Spiller HA, Westneat SC. Poison center surveillance of agricultural poisonings. J Agromed. 2010 Sep;15(3):317 (Abstract).
  • Bryden PA, McKnight RH, Spiller HA. Modification of poison control center software to identify agricultural pesticide exposures. Clin.Toxicol. 2010: 48(6):625 (Abstract).
  • Bryden PA, McKnight RH, Westneat SC. Using U.S. Poison Control Center Records to Identify Bystander Pesticide Exposures: A One-Year Surveillance of Four Southeastern States. J Agric Safety and Health.2005,11(2):159-166.
  • Bryden P, McKnight RH, Westneat S. Poison Center Surveillance of Bystander Pesticide Exposures. In Abstracts, 5th International Symposium on the Future of Rural Peoples, Saskatoon, Canada, October 19-23, 2003; p.T-40.
  • Bryden P, and others. (2011) Chapter 6: Thrive. In Barnett, E.K.(Ed ). Explore, evaluate, expand, express: Academic success and the EKU experience (pp 171-202. Richmond, KY: Eastern Kentucky University.

Associations/Affiliations/Work History

  • Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)
  • Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA)
  • American Public Health Association (APHA)
  • Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Steering Committee
  • Building Epidemiologic Capacity in Kentucky (BECKY)

Awards/Accolades

  • Kentucky Public Health Association’s Sara C. Stice Award for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Health Education in Kentucky: April 11, 2019.
  • EKU STARS list, 2012
  • Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health