Education
| PhD. | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| MS | State University of New York at Cortland |
| BS | State University of New York at Cortland |
Bio
Davidson Umeh is the chair of the Department of Health and Physical Education at John Jay College. He teaches several of the health and physical education courses offered by the department. He has published in a variety of professional journals and has presented papers on women and health issues in Africa. He is the editor of two books: Confronting the AIDS Epidemic: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on HIV/AIDS Education (Africa World Press, 1997) and Protect Your Life: A Health Handbook for Law Enforcement Professionals (Looseleaf Law Publications, 1999). He holds a BS and MS from the State University of New York at Cortland and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Scholarly Work
BOOKS:
Umeh, D. C. (Ed.). (2014). Protect your life: A handbook for law
Enforcement professionals. 2nd Edition. Flushing, NY: Looseleaf
Law Publications Inc.
Umeh, D. C. (Ed.)(1999). Protect your life: A handbook for law
enforcement professionals. Flushing, NY: Looseleaf Law
Publications Inc.
Umeh, D. C. (Ed.)(1997). Confronting the AIDS epidemic: Cross-
cultural perspectives on HIV/AIDS education, Trenton, New
Jersey: Africa World Press.
Chapters in Books:
Umeh, D. C.(2002). Dehumanization of African Women: An analysis of
widowhood practices among the Igbos of Nigeria. In Asumah, S.
N. et.al. (Eds.) The Africana Human Condition and Global
Dimensions. Global Publications, Binghamton University,
Binghamton, New York, pp. 197-219.
Umeh, D. C. (1997). AIDS and sports participation: Knowledge
and opinion of male and female college athletes. In D. C. Umeh
(Ed.) Confronting the AIDS Epidemic: Cross-Cultural
Perspectives on HIV/AIDS Education. Trenton, NJ: Africa World
Press, 141-152.
Umeh, D. C. (1989). The teaching of physical and health education.
In S. Anih et al. (Eds.) Approaches to Creative Teaching.
Onitsha: Summer Education Publishers Ltd, 64-74.
Umeh, D. C. (1988). The organization of community health
education. In G. C. Nduka & F. N. J. Eresimadu (Eds.) An
Introduction to Community Education in Nigeria. Ogwashi-Uku:
Martin Industrial Press and Publishing Company, 114-121.
JOURNALS:
Umeh, D. C. & Ejike, F (2004). The role of NGOs in HIV/AIDS
prevention in Nigeria. Dialectical Anthropology,
Vol. 28, pp. 339-352.
Umeh, D. C. & Umeh, M. A. (Fall, 2003). Challenges to Prevent
HIV/AIDS in Africa. Journal of International Council for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance.
Vol. XXXIX, No. 4, pp. 16-20.
Okoli, P. I. & Umeh, D. C.(2002). Food security and women in
developing countries. Pakistan Journal of Women's
Studies:Alarm-e-Niswan, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 97-105.
Umeh, D. C. (Spring, 2002). Culture and Health: Effects of
widowhood practices on African Women's Health. Journal of
International Council for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, Sport and Dance. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2 pp. 39-44.
Umeh, D. C. (Winter, 2000). Women and HIV/AIDS infection in Africa.
Journal of International Council for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, Vol. XXXVI, No. 2,
pp. 61-63.
Umeh, D. C. (Spring, 1999). HIV/AIDS and spirituality: A viable
approach in the treatment of AIDS. Journal of International
Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and
Dance, Vol. XXXV, No. 3, pp.40-42.
Umeh, D. C. & Okafor, J. (1995). AIDS: Knowledge, attitude,
behavior and beliefs of students in a Nigerian university,
Oriental Journal of Education Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, 78-89.
Katz, J. & Umeh, D. C. (1994). Aquatics soccer conditioning: A
multi-environmental approach. NYSAHPERD Journal, 42(1),
Winter, 2 & 24.
Umeh, D. C. (Oct. 1994). Creating HIV and AIDS awareness for
coaches. National Coach, 29(1), 17-18.
Yahya, H. A. and Umeh, D. C. (1994). A critical analysis of studies
tracing the relationship between drugs and crime among urban
men. International Perspectives on Crime, Drugs and Public
Order; Proceedings - June 12-17, pp. 211-214.
Umeh, D. C. (1994). Helping parents communicate effectively with
children about preventing acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(AIDS). Journal of Health Education, 26(5), 303-304.
Umeh, D. C. (April, 1993). Letter on the issue: "Regardless of the
law, do you think that a physical educator who has reason to
suspect a student has drugs, has the right to search that
students' locker?" The Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, 64(4).
Umeh, D. C. (1988). The strategies for implementing primary health
in a Nigerian community. Nigerian School Health Journal,
7(1), 37-40.
Umeh, D. C. (1983). Why not sex education in Nigerian school?
World Health Forum: An International Journal of Health
Development, 4(2), 146-147.
Umeh, D. C. (1982). Health misconceptions held by teachers and
final year students in teacher training colleges in Anambra
State, Nigeria. Anvil, Awka Journal of Education Studies,
1(1), 79-85.
Umeh, D. C. (1982). The role of health education in the prevention
of drug abuse. Nigerian School Health Journal, 4(1), 30-34.
PAPERS PRESENTED:
“Examining the cardiovascular health issues of firefighters.” International Council of Health, Physical Education Sports and Dance conference, Charlotte, NC April, 2013.
“The Effects of Environmental Problems on Nigerians’ Health: A Review.” Paper presented at the International Association of Nigerian Studies and Development. 19th Annual Conference, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta GA. September 20-23, 2007.
“The Impact of Globalization on Health Care in Nigeria” Paper presented at the African Heritage Studies Association Conference, University of South Florida, Tampa, October 19-21, 2006.
"Dehumanization of African women: An analysis of widowhood practices among the Igbos of Nigeria." Paper presented at the New York African Studies Association conference at SUNY, Brockport on April 27-28, 2001.
"Pragmatic approaches for preventing HIV/AIDS among Nigerian women." Conference on Women's Reflections on Nigeria in the 21st century. held at the Nigerian House, 828 2nd Avenue, New York on Saturday August 12th 2000.
"Warriors do Cry: An Expose of the Health Issues in Law Enforcement." The Fifth Biennial Conference, International Perspectives on Crime, Justice and Public Order, Bologna, Italy, June 5-9, 2000.
"Challenging and Preventing HIV/AIDS in Africa: Print and Non-Print:" African Studies Association Conference, April 28-29, 2000, SUNY, Cortland, New York.
"Health Implications of Widowhood Practices in Africa." Second International Conference on Women in Africa and the African Diaspora: Health and Human Rights. Indiana University, Indianapolis, October 23-27, 1998.
"HIV/AIDS in Africa: How Women are Infected" Second International Conference on Women in Africa and the African Diaspora: Health and Human Rights. Indiana University, Indianapolis, October 23-27, 1998.
"Women and HIV/AIDS infection in Africa." Paper presented at the New York State African Association Conference at Russel Sage College, Troy, NY, June 10-12, 1997.
"A Critical Analysis of Studies Tracing the Relationship between Drugs and Crime among Urban Men." International Perspectives Conference on Crime, Drugs and Public Order, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York, June 12-17, 1994.
"AIDS: Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior and Belief of Students in a Nigerian University." VI International Conference on AIDS Education held in Washington DC, August 16-19, 1992.
"Preventing AIDS Through Parental Involvement in the Educational
Process." CUNY Health Science Colloquim, Lehman College, Oct. 10, 1991.
LECTURES
"Traditional African Marriage: The Igbos of Nigeria as a Case Study." Paper presented to John Jay Students during the Black History Month celebration organized by the Student Development Department, John Jay College, February 5, 2001.
"HIV/AIDS and the Work Place: Is It Different from Other Chronic Diseases?" Paper presented at the 15th Annual Women's Health Day of National Council on Women's Health at Lenox Hill Hospital Einhorn Auditorium, November 22, 1997.
"HIV and Spirituality: A Viable Option in the Treatment of AIDS." Paper presented in the workshop organized for the South Bronx HIV Care Network at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center on Thursday, October 23, 1997.
"Literacy through Physical Education." Professional Development Activity workshop for teachers organized by Community School Board District One at PS 20, March 22, 1996.
"A Course Curriculum for Anabolic Steroids." Conference Organized by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The Omni Albany Hotels, Albany, November 15-17, 1995.
"Effective Teaching Approaches for Better Student Retention in John
Jay College of Criminal Justice." Workshop organized by the Division of Student Development, John Jay College, May 12, 1995.
"The Impact of Culture on HIV/AIDS Epidemics." Conference organized by the International AIDS (Asian) Association, December 18,1994, Manhattan, New York.