Steven Barger

Steven Barger is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. His research spans Public Health, Epidemiology, and Social Sciences, with a focus on topics like Health Disparities, Mental Health, and Infectious Diseases. He has published extensively on Staphylococcus aureus prevalence, Oral Health access, and Risk Ratios in medical statistics.

His recent work includes 2024 publications on peer-mediated mental health interventions for military personnel, adverse childhood experiences, and healthcare utilization trends. Key 2023 contributions include quantitative studies on bacterial community carriage in Arizona. Publications from 2022-2024 reflect interdisciplinary collaborations and a commitment to addressing health equity among marginalized populations.

Dr. Barger’s research emphasizes data-driven approaches and policy implications, particularly for Native American communities. His h-index of 39 underscores significant academic impact.