Michael J. Rovito is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida. Rovito holds a Ph.D. in Public Health and a M.A. in Urban Studies from Temple University, a B.A. in Geography from Millersville University, and is a certified health education specialist. His work specializes in testicular self-examination and testicular cancer, male health behavioral change, and formative research, including theory, instrument development, and intervention design.
Credentials
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health, Temple University
- CHES, Certified Health Education Specialist, NCHEC
Affiliations
- Founder, Chairman & Treasurer of the Male Wellness Collective
Research Interests
- Men's health
- Health behavior sciences
- Health communication
- Public Health
- Health education
Research Grants
Physical Therapy
A Study of Physical Therapist-Provided Medicare Services
Funding Type:
Funding Agency: Center for Innovative Healthcare, Inc.
Health Sciences
A Qualitative Assessment of QOL Among Testicular Cancer Survivors
Funding Type:
Funding Agency: Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training (CBHRT)
HSC4730: Applied Health Research Methods
HSC4501: Chronic Disease Epidemiology
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