Delesha M. Carpenter

Delesha M. Carpenter, PhD, is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She holds a PhD in Health Behavior and Health Education from UNC Chapel Hill (2009) and an MSPH in Health Promotion from the University of South Carolina (2003). Her clinical background includes certification as a Respiratory Therapist.

Research Focus:
- Interpersonal influences on disease self-management for chronic illnesses (asthma, arthritis, vasculitis)
- Mobile health (mHealth) technology applications for rural populations
- Peer/social support systems in chronic disease management

Education Highlights:

• PhD, Health Behavior and Health Education, UNC Chapel Hill, 2009
• MSPH, Health Promotion, University of South Carolina, 2003

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