معرفی
Sara Fehr, PhD, CHES is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, where she has served since 2015 after joining as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Her work bridges academic instruction with community-based advocacy, focusing on critical public health issues affecting college populations and vulnerable communities through evidence-based prevention programming.
Education
- PhD in Health Promotion and Education, University of Cincinnati (2015) with cognate in Women's Health and Human Sexuality
- MS in Health Education, Texas A&M University (2010)
- BS in Health-Community Health Option, Texas A&M University (2009)
Research Focus Dr. Fehr's scholarship centers on sexual violence prevention, trauma-informed care, and sexual health promotion through multiple interconnected lenses. Her work examines how relationship dynamics, social networks, and institutional policies shape health behaviors, with particular emphasis on campus sexual assault prevention, condom use negotiation, and HPV vaccination acceptance. She employs mixed-methods approaches to develop practical interventions that address both individual and systemic barriers to health equity.
Publication Trends Analysis of her 14 most recent publications (2014-2022) reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Campus sexual violence prevention through multi-institutional studies and digital narrative analysis; 2) Sexual health behaviors with focus on condom use resistance tactics and relationship factors; 3) Adolescent health interventions including HPV vaccination and substance abuse prevention. Her work consistently applies ecological frameworks while prioritizing actionable solutions for educational settings.
Scientific Recognition
- Health Education Teacher of the Year, Texas A&M Department of Health and Kinesiology (2021)
- Health Education Teacher of the Year, Texas A&M Department of Health and Kinesiology (2016)
Professional Engagement Dr. Fehr serves as Faculty Advisor for Future Aggie Nurses while holding dual certification as both Green Dot and STAND Up facilitator for campus sexual violence prevention. Her community advocacy extends to hospital-based sexual assault response through the Sexual Assault Resource Center (2016-2023), demonstrating integration of academic expertise with frontline crisis intervention. Though specific grant details aren't public, her leadership in nationally recognized prevention programs indicates successful acquisition of implementation and evaluation funding.
Operational Frameworks She contributes to campus safety through Texas A&M's Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) as an Accompaniment Advocate and coordinates with university-wide initiatives including Fish Camp (2022 Namesake) and the Clinical Learning Resource Center as a Physical Exam Teaching Associate. Her work synthesizes public health research with practical community action through partnerships spanning university departments, healthcare systems, and state-level advocacy networks.
