Expertise
Epidemiology of health risk behaviors, self- management behaviors in IDDM, diabetes nutrition, behavioral interventions to reduce risk behaviors. Develop a research program focused on adolescents and young adults with cancer Prevention strategies (condom use, sexual behavior, PAP screening compliance, smoking prevention/cessation, vaccine acceptance) Menstrual regulation during chemotherapy Fertility preservation (males & females) Participation in clinical research (predictors) Communications with parents, health professionals and others re diagnosis and treatment
Adolescent Health, Adolescents, Behavioral Medicine, Child/Maternal Health, Child Psychology/Development, Counseling (Medical), Diabetes, Emotional/Mental Health, Endocrine System, Health Promotion, Health Services Delivery, Human Reproduction/Fertility, Pediatrics
Degrees
MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1970
MD
Keywords
adolescents endocrine system adolescent health behavioral medicine diabetes health services delivery health promotion pediatrics