Michelle Granner, Ph.D.

Summary

Michelle Granner’s research focuses on physical activity, sedentary behaviors and nutrition. Her research includes understanding and promoting health behaviors, the influence of the built and social environment on behavior and community-engaged approaches to address health equity. Her other research interests include evaluation, health communication and women’s health.

Courses taught

• PBH 310: Health and Wellness Communication
• CHS 705: Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion
• CHS 721: Program Evaluation for Public Health
• CHS 750: Advanced Theory in Health Promotion

Publications

2025

• Jeon, H.J., Granner, M., Christiansen, E., Kohnen, T., Park, S., *Sarnquist, B., MacNeil, P., Soto, V. & Deavers, O. (2025). Effectiveness of WIC Buddy Program in Building Confidence in Breastfeeding. Journal of Human Lactation.

2023

• *Sanchez, L.M., Park, S., Kohnen, T., *Sarnquist, B., Jeon, H.J., Granner, M., Morning, K., MacNeil, P., Deavers, O., Soto, V. & Christiansen, E. (2023) Social Media Intervention for Promoting Breastfeeding among WIC Participants. Food Science & Nutrition. 11(11): 6945–6954.

2021

• *Wright, K., Lucero, J., Ferguson, J., Granner, M., Devereux, P., Pearson, J. & Crosbie, E. (2021). The impact that cultural food security has on identity and well-being in first-generation US American minority college students. Food Security. 1-15.
• *Wright, K.E., Lucero, J.E., Ferguson, J.K., Granner, M.L., Devereux, P.G., Pearson, J. & Crosbie, E. (2021). The influence of cultural food security on cultural identity and well-being: A qualitative comparison between second-generation American and international students in the United States. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 1-27.

2020

• *Zhang, X., Oman, R.F., Larson, T.A., Christiansen, E.J., Granner, M.L., Lu, M. & Yang, Y. (2020). Healthcare Utilization, Unmet Service Needs, and HIV Treatment Outcomes among Racial/Ethnic Groups. Health Behavior and Policy Review. 7(6), 584-595.
• *Linden, H., Fitch, A., *Emerson, A., *Hoeper, S. & Granner, M.L. (2020). Maybe next time: Perspectives on commuting from Bike to Work Week non-participants. Health Behavior and Policy Review. 7(2), 110-119.

2017

• Tung, W.C., Granner, M., Lu, M. & Qiu X. (2017). Predictors of cervical cancer screening for Chinese American women. European Journal of Cancer Care. 26(4), e12552.

2013

• Wilcox, S., Sharpe, P.A., Turner-McGrievy, G., Granner, M. & Baruth, M. (2013). Frequency of consumption at fast-food restaurants is associated with dietary intake in overweight and obese women recruited from financially disadvantaged neighborhoods. Nutrition Research. 33(8), 636-646.

2012

• Granner, M.L. &  Evans, A.E. (2012). Measurement properties of several psychosocial and family environmental measures related to fruit and vegetable intake among middle school adolescents. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 44(1), 2-11.

2011

• Wilcox, S., Shape, P.A., Parra-Medina, D., Granner, M. & Hutto, B. (2011). A randomized trial of a diet and exercise intervention for overweight and obese women from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods: Sisters Taking Action for Real Success (STARS). Contemporary Clinical Trials. 32(6), 931-945.
• Granner, M.L. & Evans, A.E. (2011). Variables associated with fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents. American Journal of Health Behavior. 35(5), 591-602.

2010

• Granner, M.L. & *Mburia-Mwalili, A. (2010). Correlates of television viewing among African American and Caucasian women. Women & Health. 50(8), 783-794.
• Granner, M.L., Sharpe, P.A., Burroughs, E., Fields, R. & Hallenbeck, J. (2010). Newspaper content analysis in evaluation of a community-based participatory project to increase physical activity. Health Education Research. 25(4), 656-667.
• Sharpe, P.A., Burroughs, E.L., Granner, M.L., Wilcox, S., Hutto, B.E., Bryant, C.A., Peck, L. & Pekuri, L. (2010). Impact of a Community-Based Prevention Marketing intervention to promote physical activity among middle-aged women. Health Education and Behavior. 37(3), 403-423.

2008

• Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Hutto, B., Peck, L., Wilcox, S. & Addy, C.L. (2008). Correlates of physical activity among African American and Caucasian women. American Journal of Health Behavior. 32(6), 701-713.
• Peck, L.E., Burroughs, E.L., Sharpe, P.A. & Granner, M.L. (2008). Recruitment strategies and costs for a community-based physical activity program. Health Promotion Practice. 9(2), 191-198.
• Hutto, B., Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Addy, C.L. & Hooker, S.P. (2008). Effect of question order on reporting PA and walking behavior. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 15(1s), S16-S29.

2007

• Sharpe, P.A., Williams, H.G., Granner, M.L. & Hussey, J.R. (2007). A randomized study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 15(3), 157-163.
• Granner, M.L., Sharpe, P.A., Hutto, B., Wilcox, S. & Addy, C.L. (2007). Perceived individual, social and environmental factors for physical activity and walking. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 4(3), 278-293.

2006

• Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Conway, J., Ainsworth, B.E., *Dobre, M. & Burroughs, E.L. (2006). Availability of weight-loss supplements: Results from an audit of retail outlets in a southeastern city. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 106(12), 2045-2051.

2005

• Burroughs, E., Peck, L.E., Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Bryant, C.A. & Fields. R. (2005). Using focus groups in the consumer research phase of a social marketing program to promote moderate intensity physical activity. Preventing Chronic Disease. 3(1).
• *Paxton, R.J., Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L. & Hutto, B. (2005). Association of sociodemographic variables and community environment to use of public parks and trails for physical activity. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 43(4), 108-116.
• Wilcox, S., Sharpe, P.A., Hutto, B. & Granner, M.L. (2005). Psychometric properties of the Self-Efficacy for Exercise Questionnaire in a diverse sample of men and women. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2(3), 285-297.

2004

• Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Hutto, B., Ainsworth, B.E. & Cook, A. (2004). Association of body mass index to meeting physical activity recommendations. American Journal of Health Behavior. 28(6), 522-530.
• Granner, M.L., Sargent, R.G., Calderon, K.S., Hussey, J.R., Evans, A.E. & Watkins, K.W. (2004). Factors of fruit and vegetable intake by race, gender and age among young adolescents. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 36(4), 173-180.
• Granner, M.L. & Sharpe, P.A. (2004). Monitoring physical activity: uses and measurement issues with automated counters. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 1, 131-141.
• Granner, M.L. & Sharpe, P.A. (2004). Evaluating community coalition or partnership functioning: A summary of measurement tools. Health Education Research. 19(5), 514-532.
• Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Hutto, B. & Ainsworth, B.E. (2004). Association of environmental factors to meeting physical activity recommendations in two counties in South Carolina. American Journal of Health Promotion. 18(3), 251-257.

*Student co-author

Education

• Ph.D., Public Health; Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, University of South Carolina
• M.S., Nutrition and Food Sciences, Florida State University
• B.A., Kinesiology, University of Colorado