معرفی
Dr. Jean Anthony serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing since 2002, teaching undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in mental health nursing, health policy, and ethics. Her research focuses on health disparities, psychiatric mental health, and depression with emphasis on African American communities and faith-based interventions.
Educational background includes:
- PhD in Nursing Administration, Health Policy from George Mason University
- MSN and BSN from University of Cincinnati
- RN Diploma from Jewish Hospital School of Nursing (1967)
Her research program addresses critical gaps in mental health through culturally tailored approaches. She examines how cultural factors and faith communities influence health outcomes, particularly in depression and autism. Key contributions include developing an online depression training program for African American clergy and studying autism in Black families.
Analysis of her publication record (1986-2017) shows evolving expertise from nursing home care to contemporary health disparities. Recent work (2015-2017) emphasizes community-engaged autism research and faith-based depression interventions, while earlier publications addressed homeless health and pregnancy ethnography.
Accolades include:
- Nefertiti Award (2015)
- Transcultural Nursing Scholar (2016)
- Health Champion Award (2010)
- 100 Extra Ordinary Nurses Award (1996)
- Sigma Theta Tau induction (1974)
She has mentored graduate students including Amanda Weatherby and secured over $1 million in funding, notably a $690,000 NIH/NIMH depression grant and Susan G. Komen Foundation breast health program ($80,000). Current service includes Student Affairs Council and PhD Admissions Committee.
Dr. Anthony collaborates with the Online Transcultural Research Interest Group and continues developing culturally specific interventions through active research partnerships with faith communities and healthcare organizations.
