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Joan Wharf Higgins

Contact Information

Joan Wharf Higgins
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), Health and Society
Phone Number:(250) 721-8377
Email: 
Languages: English
Departments:
School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Ed

Research Information

Research Description

The social determinants of health
Determinants of physical activity
Health promotion
Social marketing
Community-based and participatory methods
Health Literacy

Interdisciplinary Research

Physiology, psychology, health, nursing and education are frequent disciplines with which I collaborate on research projects.

Health Related Research

Health literacy and critical media health literacy; health education and health behaviours;
promotion of physical activity and healthy eating with high school students.

Research Keywords

Community Interaction

UVic Speakers Bureau

Wharf Higgins takes part in the UVic Speakers Bureau.
More information about the Speakers Bureau can be found here.

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