Yasamin Kusunoki
Postdoctoral Fellow, Population Studies Center, University of Michigan.
Postdoctoral Mentor: Jennifer Barber
Ph.D., UCLA
Dr. Kusunoki’s research focuses on the reproductive health of adolescents and young adults. Her current work investigates the ways in which sexual and contraceptive behaviors are influenced by complex interactions between individuals, their romantic and sexual partners, and the multiple contexts in which youth and their relationships are embedded.
Recent Publications
Journal Articles
Upchurch, D.M., Burke, A., C. Dye, L. Chyu, Yasamin Kusunoki, and G.A. Greendale. 2008. "A sociobehavioral model of acupuncture use, patterns, and satisfaction among women in the United States, 2002." Womens Health Issues, 18(1): 62-71. PMCID:PMC2276630. DOI:10.1016/j.whi.2007.08.003. Licensed Access. Worldcat.
PSC Reports
Burgard, Sarah, and Yasamin Kusunoki. 2009. "Gender and Condom Use among Black South African Young People." PSC Research Report No. 09-683. July 2009. Abstract. PDF.
Barber, Jennifer S., Yasamin Kusunoki, and Heather Gatny. 2009. "Continued and On-Time Participation in a Weekly Online Survey." PSC Research Report No. 09-680. May 2009. Abstract. PDF.
Kusunoki, Yasamin, and Dawn M. Upchurch. 2008. "Contraceptive Method Choice among Youth in the United States: The Importance of Relationship Context." PSC Research Report No. 08-655. September 2008. Abstract. PDF.
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Recent resources, events, news
New Publications
Bingenheimer & Geronimus, "Behavior & HIV"
Wildeman, "Imprisonment & Infant Mortality," PSC Research Report
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