Aleksandar Kecojevic
Professor • Department of
Dr. Kecojevic uses trans-disciplinary, community-based approaches, and combine quantitative and qualitative research methods to study substance use, high-risk youth, LGBT health and HIV/AIDS.
Other
Degrees
Specialization
Substance use and prevention, Tobacco Control, LGBT health, HIV, Mixed Research Methods
Representative Publications
The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on mental health of undergraduate students in New Jersey, cross-sectional study;
PLoS ONE;
2020
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239696
COVID-19 Vaccination and Intention to Vaccinate Among a Sample of College Students in New Jersey;
Journal of Community Health;
2021
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33905034/
A Thematic Analysis of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) YouTube Videos.;
, Journal of Homosexuality;
Volume
https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2020.1712142
Perceived Social Support, Problematic Drug Use Behaviors, and Depression Among Prescription Drugs-Misusing Young Men Who Have Sex With Men;
, Journal Of Drug Issues;
2019
Concurrent polysubstance use in a longitudinal study of US youth: associations with sexual orientation.;
, Addiction (Abingdon, England);
Volume
Representative Presentations
Readability analysis of online health information on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Support for 100% Tobacco-Free Policy on a College Campus in New Jersey: Differences between students and faculty/staff.
Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in New Jersey: The Public Health Perspective
A thematic analysis of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) YouTube Videos
An environmental assessment of tobacco use on WPU campus
Awards and Honors
06/02/2019
08/15/2016
Media
Debate over Marijuana
http://wpmagazine.freeflowdp.com/wpmagazine/5874784344982982/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=26#pg28
YouTube PrEP Videos Are Beneficial for At-Risk Populations
http://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/youtube-prep-videos-are-beneficial-for-atrisk-populations
Fellowships, Grants and Research
Tobacco Policy for the 21st century: A 100% Tobacco-Free WPUNJ
Tobacco-Free WPUNJ
Notable Courses Taught
Research Methods in Health I and II
Drugs and Health
Introduction to Public Health
LGBTQ Health
Internship in Public Health