From the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing…

February 2025 Research Highlights reported by the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing.


Chitra Paul- Victor, Ph.D., M.S.N., M.D. (A.M.), R.N., R.M., C.N.E., is a distinguished researcher with a focus on health-seeking behaviors of vulnerable populations and Lifestyle Medicine. Her notable work includes studies on sex workers’ health awareness, presented at the 12th World AIDS Conference in Geneva and Uppsala, Sweden. She has received multiple grants from organizations like USAID, WHO, and SIDA to support her research. Dr. Paul-Victor’s recent work includes studies on lifestyle interventions, presented at international conferences.

Currently, she is leading a cross-cultural study on nursing students’ caring attributes and exploring social connection in stress management among pre-licensure nursing students. Additionally, she is a research council member for the American Holistic Nurses Association and a peer reviewer for the Journal of Professional Nursing. Dr. Victor’s extensive experience and ongoing contributions in scholarly activities continue to impact global health and nursing education.