Additional Roles
Graduate Faculty
Education
Ph.D. – Health Behavior (Minors in Human Development and Human Sexuality), Indiana University
M.P.H. – Health Behavior & Health Education, UAMS, with honors
B.A. – Biology and Broadcast Journalism, University of Arkansas
Areas of Expertise
Human Sexuality and Gender Equity
HIV Prevention and Access to Care
Special Populations in Maternal and Child Health
Community-Engaged Research
Qualitative Methods
Introduction
Dr. Marshall thoroughly enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of researchers. Throughout her career, she has conducted community-engaged research primarily using qualitative methods.
Credentials, Accreditations and Awards
2023 UAMS Women Faculty Mentoring Award
2023 COPH Faculty Award, Excellence in Teaching
2019 Dr. Edith Irby Jones Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Nominee
2016 UAMS Phenomenal Woman Award
2015 UAMS TRI Outstanding Community Partner Award
Certified in Public Health
CHES #15561
Teaching Focus
Dr. Marshall teaches classes addressing human sexuality research and education, maternal and child health, and health behavior change theories.
Research Overview
Currently Dr. Marshall’s research agenda involves partnering with community-based organizations to improve access to HIV care and treatment; training the next generation of public health professionals in the field of maternal and child health; and evaluating interventions that address women’s health disparities.
Selected Recent Books or Publications
Marshall SA, Tao J, Horton HK, Montgomery MC, Baloh J, Gu M, Mabin C, Cima M, Nunn AS, Chan PA, Zaller ND. Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Care Engagement: Recommendations from People with HIV in Rural Arkansas. J Rural Health. 2023 Mar; 39(2):459-468. PMCID: PMC10038810.
Marshall SA, Stewart MK, Barham C, Ounpraseuth S, Curran G. Facilitators and Barriers to Providing Affirming Care for Transgender Patients in Primary Care Practices in Arkansas. J Rural Health. 2023 Jan; 39(1):251-261. PMCID: PMC9705606.
Stewart MK, Allison MK, Grant Hunthrop MS, Marshall SA, Cornell CE. Outcomes Research on Telemedicine-Delivered Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Youth Is Needed Now: A Call to Action. Transgend Health. 2023 Feb; 8(1):1-5. PMCID: PMC9942169.
Allison MK, Waliski A, Haynes TF, Marshall SA. Formative Evaluation of Zero Suicide in the Emergency Department: Identifying Strategies to Overcome Implementation Barriers. Eval Program Plann. 2022 Jun; 92:102050. PMID: 35217479.
Marshall SA, Barham C, Neher T, Zielinski MJ, Brinkley-Rubinstein L, Gorvine MM, Zaller N. Acceptability of a Community Health Worker Program to Link High-Risk People in Jail to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2022; 33(1):149-166. PMCID: PMC9518958.
Fun Fact
Dr. Marshall loves taking ballet lessons and has since she was a child. She also enjoys watching live musical theater, touring contemporary art museums, and eating good food. She often feels the most grounded when hiking or meditating in nature and/or when she is with her family and friends.