Research Faculty

Name Linda Garavalia Ph.D.

Title Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor

Research Description
Medication adherence in cardiovascular disease patients and the assessment of risk for nonadherence; health status, decision making, and lifestyle changes related to cardiovascular disease treatment; health messaging and patient education.

Email GaravaliaL@umkc.edu

Office Psychology Department, 4825 Troost, Suite 124

Office 816-235-2490

Personal Web Page http://cas.umkc.edu/psyc/People.asp

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Degrees

University of South Carolina, Ph.D., Educational Psychology and Research

University of South Carolina, M.A., Journalism

Clemson University, B.A., English

Schools College of Arts & Sciences

Research Area Gender differences and psychosocial influences on cardiovascular treatment outcomes