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Stevenson Fergus is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University. His research interests focus on health inequalities, particularly among youth and marginalized populations. He is especially concerned with health-compromising behaviors such as substance use and sexual risk behavior, and his work aims to identify and design effective public health interventions. Fergus's research utilizes theoretical frameworks such as the social ecological model, which emphasizes the influence of various factors on individual health behaviors. He also incorporates resilience theory to highlight positive health-enhancing factors that can mitigate the adverse effects of health-damaging behaviors. Fergus has supervised graduate students and encourages prospective students to apply for funding opportunities. His recent publications reflect his work on adolescent resilience, HIV risk protection among gay male couples, and the psychosocial factors influencing health behaviors in urban adolescents.
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