Roles
- Associate Professor
- Director, Master of Science in Prevention Science and Community Health
-
Biography
Sara St. George, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and licensed psychologist with training in clinical-community psychology, health psychology, behavioral medicine, prevention science, and public health. She directs the Health eLifestyles Lab, which focuses on promoting health, preventing chronic disease, and strengthening family relationships among Hispanic and Latino populations through the development and evaluation of multigenerational digital lifestyle interventions.
In addition to her research, Dr. St. George contributes to the University of Miami’s educational mission by teaching and mentoring students in prevention science. She serves as director of the master of prevention science and community health program, teaches courses in qualitative methods and obesity and public health, and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
Licensures and Certifications
-
Honors & Awards
-
Teaching Interests
Qualitative Research Methods, Obesity & Public Health -
Research Interests
Dr. St. George is currently developing and evaluating digital interventions grounded in behavioral and motivational theories to promote a healthy weight status and improve physical activity and healthy dietary intake in participating families. She is also currently serving as the lead qualitative/mixed methodologist for studies adapting and evaluating preventive interventions focused on improving other outcomes (e.g., mental health). -
Publications
Disclaimer: Information presented in this section has been consolidated using AI and machine learning technologies. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, errors may occur. If you identify any inaccuracies, use this link to inform our data team. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us improve the quality of our content.Professional Activities
Clinical Trials
Viewing 0 of 4 clinical trials.
-
Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management for Latino Sexual Minority Men Living With HIV and Cancer
- Principal Investigator: Sara St. George
- Study Phase: N/A
- Enrollment Status: Closed
-
The purpose of this study is to pilot test a digital health intervention to improve the healthy lifestyle behaviors (physical activity, diet) of female cancer survivors and their families.
- Principal Investigator: Sara St. George
- Study Phase: N/A
- Enrollment Status: Open
-
Family-based eHealth Obesity Prevention Intervention for Hispanic Adolescents
- Principal Investigator: Sara St. George
- Study Phase: N/A
- Enrollment Status: Closed
-
The goal of this study is to test a family-based intervention that uses the web and mobile phones (eHealth) to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet) in Hispanic adolescents and their parents.
- Principal Investigator: Sara St. George
- Study Phase: N/A
- Enrollment Status: Open