Cheryl Der Ananian

Cheryl.Derananian@asu.edu

602-827-2290

College of Health Solutions

Assoc Professor

Faculty

DTPHX Campus

Mailcode

9020

Bio
Research
Teaching

Biography

Cheryl Der Ananian is an associate professor of exercise science and health promotion with the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Her primary research interests involve the promotion of physical activity for older adults with an emphasis on utilizing physical activity as a secondary prevention strategy for chronic illnesses including arthritis and heart disease. Much of her research focuses on community-based physical activity interventions for older adults. She also does research in the area of translation and dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs.

CV

CV_Der Ananian_01152019_0.pdf

Education

NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship. Gerontological Public Health, Institute for Health Research and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 2005-2007
Ph.D. Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2005
M.S. Exercise Physiology, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 1999
B.S. Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 1995

Research Interests

Der Ananian's primary research interests involve the promotion of physical activity for older adults with an emphasis on utilizing physical activity as a secondary prevention strategy for chronic illnesses including arthritis and heart disease. Much of her research focuses on community-based physical activity interventions for older adults. She also does research in the area of translation and dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs.

Current/Recent Grants and Projects

Creating a Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Midlife Mexican American Men (Principal Investigator), Funded by the National Institue on Aging, $424,875, August 2016 - May 2018
Factors Influencing Care Integration and Coordination for High Need Patients, (Co-Investigator), Jumpstart Grant from the College of Health Solutions (May 2018- May 2019)
Heal, Exercise & Recover (HER): Initial Pilot Study to Examine the Feasibility of a Novel Intervention for Women with Substance Use Disorders, Seed Grant through the Institute for Social Science Research, (November 2016- November 2017)
Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program into a weight-loss program for overweight individuals with arthritis, Seed grant through the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion and the Virginia G. Piper Foundation
The effect of owner-dog exercise on return rates of shelter dogs, Funded through the American Kennel Club

Publications

Recent Publications

Der Ananian, C., Winham, D.M., Thompson, S.V., & Tisue, M.E. Perceptions of Heart-Healthy Behaviors among African American Adults: A Mixed Methods Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2018, 15, 2433. (2017 IF: 2.145; 5-Year IF: 2.608)
Ortiz-Dowling, E. M., Der Ananian, C., Larkey, L. K., & Hooker, S. P. (2018). Health-Seeking Behaviors and Health Information Gathering in Older Mexican American Males. Psychology of Men and Masculinity. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/men0000194 (2017 IF: 1.813; 5 Year IF: 2.463)
Floegel, T. A., Dickinson, J. M., Der Ananian, C., McCarthy, M., Hooker, S. P. & Buman, M. P. (2018). Association of posture and ambulation with function at 30 days in older adults hospitalized with heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 24(2), 126-130. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.01.001 (2017 IF: 3.942; 5 Year IF: 3.644)
Miller, A. I., Der Ananian, C., Hensley, C., & Ungar, H. (2017). Evaluation of Rewind Yoga on Physical Function Outcomes in Older Adults: A Preliminary Study. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 1-10. DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2017.1326765.
Gunter, L., Protopopova, A., Hooker, S. P., Der Ananian, C., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2017). Impacts of Encouraging Dog Walking on Returns of Newly Adopted Dogs to a Shelter. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 20(4), 357-371. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2017.1341318
Der Ananian, C.A., Smith-Ray, R., Meacham, B., Shah, A. & Hughes, S. (2017) Translation of Fit and Strong! for use by Hispanics : A feasibility trial of ¡En Forma y Fuerte!. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 25 (4), 628-638. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0256 (2017 IF: 2.038)
Der Ananian, C. A., Mitros, M., & Buman, M. P. (2017). Efficacy of a student-led, community-based, multifactorial fall prevention program: Stay in balance. Frontiers in Public Health, 5(FEB), [30]. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00030. (Invited Submission for Special Edition: Evidence-based Practices to Reduce Falls and Fall-related Injuries Among Older Adults)
James, D., Sebren, A., Der Ananian, C., Bruening, M., Rooney, L., Arras, T., & Swan, P.D. (2016). Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 12, 92-97.
Baruth, M., Wilcox, S., Der Ananian, C. A., & Heiney, S. (2015). Effects of a 12-week home-based walking program on quality of life and fatigue outcomes in early stage breast cancer survivors. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12 (Suppl 1), S110 -S118 (2017 IF: 1.723)
Der Ananian, C. A., Churan, C., & Adams, M. (2015) Correlates of physical activity among older adults with arthritis. Am J Health Behav, 39(4), 562-572. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.39.4.13 (2016 IF: 1.84)
Der Ananian, C. A., Soroush A., Ainsworth, B. E., Belyea, M., Walker, J., Poortvliet, E., Swan P., Yngve, A. (2015). Trajectories and predictors of steps in a worksite intervention: ASUKI-step. Health Behavior & Policy Review. 2(1). DOI: 10.14485/HBPR.2.1.5 (IF: Currently, the journal does not have an IF because it is a new journal)
Vezina, J., Der Ananian, C., Greenberg, E. & Kurka, J. (2014). Socio-demographic Correlates of Meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services Muscle Strengthening Recommendations in Middle Aged and Older Adults. Preventing Chronic Disease , 11, 140007. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.140007 (2017 IF: 1.862)
Vezina, J., Der Ananian, C.A., Campbell, K.D., Meckes, N., & Ainsworth, B. (2014). Energy expenditure of strength exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(4), 1026-31. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000375. (2017 IF: 2.325)
Bopp, M., Der Ananian, C.A. & Campbell, M.E. (2014). Differences in active commuting by age category. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(2), 199-211. doi: 10.1123/japa.2012-0236. (2017 IF: 2.038)

Research Activity

Wynne,Clive*, Der Ananian,Cheryl, Hooker,Steven Paul. The Effect of Owner-Dog Exercise on Return Rates of Shelter Dogs (ASUF 30006201). ASU FDN(2/1/2014 - 7/31/2015).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation. UNIV OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO(5/1/2012 - 8/31/2013).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Fit and Strong Translating an evidence based multicomponent exercise program for Older Adults. UNIV OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO(9/30/2009 - 9/29/2011).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Interdisciplinary Community-Based Falls Prevention Program. AMER COLLEGE OF SPORTS MED(7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Using Facebook to Promote Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Intake in College Students. AMER COLLEGE OF SPORTS MED(7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*, Swan,Pamela D. Evaluation of Abundant Life Wellness' Falls Prevention Program. AZ AHEC(7/1/2008 - 12/31/2009).
Winham,Donna M*, Der Ananian,Cheryl. Perspectives of heart-healthy behaviors among African American adults in Arizona. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(6/29/2008 - 6/30/2009).
Bushfield,Suzanne, Der Ananian,Cheryl, Hightower,Judith S, Hock,Gail Petersen. Community Assessment of the Wellness Center operated by the Leisure World Community Association. LEISURE WORLD(6/16/2008 - 11/10/2008).

Courses

Fall 2020
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 542	Health Promotion
EXW 584	Internship
EXW 591	Seminar
EXW 592	Research
EXW 595	Continuing Registration
EXW 692	Research
NTR 692	Research
NTR 792	Research
NTR 799	Dissertation
EXW 799	Dissertation

Summer 2020
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 584	Internship
EXW 595	Continuing Registration
NTR 692	Research
NTR 792	Research
NTR 799	Dissertation

Spring 2020
Course Number	Course Title
HCD 410	Support Health Older Adults
EXW 584	Internship
EXW 590	Reading and Conference
EXW 592	Research
EXW 595	Continuing Registration
EXW 599	Thesis
EXW 635	Physical Activity and Aging
EXW 692	Research
NTR 792	Research
NTR 799	Dissertation

Fall 2019
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 542	Health Promotion
EXW 584	Internship
EXW 590	Reading and Conference
EXW 592	Research
EXW 595	Continuing Registration
EXW 599	Thesis
NTR 692	Research
EXW 692	Research
NTR 792	Research
EXW 792	Research
NTR 799	Dissertation
EXW 799	Dissertation

Summer 2019
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 584	Internship
EXW 595	Continuing Registration
NTR 692	Research
NTR 792	Research

Spring 2019
Course Number	Course Title
HCD 410	Support Health Older Adults
EXW 592	Research
EXW 593	Applied Project
EXW 599	Thesis
EXW 692	Research
EXW 792	Research
EXW 799	Dissertation

Fall 2018
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 500	Research Methods
EXW 542	Health Promotion
EXW 592	Research
EXW 599	Thesis
EXW 692	Research
EXW 792	Research
EXW 799	Dissertation

Summer 2018
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 599	Thesis
NTR 692	Research
NTR 792	Research

Spring 2018
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 542	Health Promotion
EXW 593	Applied Project
EXW 635	Physical Activity and Aging
EXW 692	Research
EXW 792	Research
EXW 799	Dissertation

Fall 2017
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 500	Research Methods
EXW 542	Health Promotion

Spring 2017
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 635	Physical Activity and Aging

Fall 2016
Course Number	Course Title
CHS 101	The ASU Experience

Spring 2016
Course Number	Course Title
EXW 325	Fitness for Life
EXW 635	Physical Activity and Aging