Dr. Traci Kazmerski will lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop a holistic measurement plan evaluating quality of care for pediatric patients transitioning to adulthood.
Read more about Dr. Kazmerski's work and the 2022 Pitt Momentum Fund here.
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Adolescent and Young Adult Women with Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability
Dr. Kirkpatrick, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Kazmerski surveyed pediatric neurologists on their attitudes and practices regarding sexual and reproductive health for adolescent and young adult women with epilepsy (WWE) with intellectual disability.
National Institutes of Health Request for Comments on Women's Health
On September 15, 2021, CWHRI faculty collaborated on a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about the current state of women's and gender health. Focusing on developing and validating meaningful measures, building data infrastructure, and developing and testing innovative interventions, these comments create a foundation for how the NIH can move forward to advance gender and racial equity in the Office of Research on Women's Health.
Knowledge, confidence, and care for adolescent and young adult women with epilepsy
Today is International Epilepsy Day and we are highlighting research by Laura Kirkpatrick and Traci Kazmerski that demonstrates suboptimal knowledge, confidence, and care regarding SRH for AYA women with epilepsy among physicians and advanced practice providers.
Challenges Faced by Women with Cystic Fibrosis
A team of researchers, including Dr. Traci Kazmerski, studied the unaddressed challenges faced by women with cystic fibrosis. As women with cystic fibrosis are living longer and healthier lives, more support around sexual health, reproductive health, & parenthood are needed.
Reproductive Healthcare for Adolescent and Young Adult Women with Epilepsy
Faculty member Dr. Traci Kazmerski evaluated child neurologists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Comments To Inform the Women's Health Consensus Conference
September 15, 2021
Dear Dr. Barr:
Examining Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Providers' Practices and Attitudes Related to Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Young Adult Women
Faculty member Dr. Traci Kazmerski examined pediatric sickle cell disease providers' practices and attitudes related to sexual and reproductive health.
Parent Perspectives on Laws Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Adolescents
Dr. Kazmerski, Dr. Miller, and their team surveyed parents and caregivers about proposed bills to ban gender-affirming medical interventions for minors in the U.S. and the perceived effects on their transgender youth's mental health.
Natalie Stokes Receives 2021 Emerging Scholars in Family Planning
Natalie Stokes, a mentee of Dr. Borrero and Dr. Kazmerski, is a cardiovascular disease fellow planning to specialize in women’s cardiovascular health, and specifically cardio-obstetrics. As such, she is particularly passionate about addressing the high rates of maternal cardiovascular morbidity and mortality through early, effective family planning care, including assessment of reproductive goals, and education and access to safe contraception and abortion.