Sarah Peitzmeier


Professional Title
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities, School of Nursing
Department(s)
School of Nursing
About
Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier conducts mixed-methods research on gender-based violence and health in marginalized populations, including LGBTQ communities and sex workers. Her currently funded projects include 1) a mixed-methods study to better understand and screen for intimate partner violence in trans individuals, 2) work to develop the first evidence-based intervention to reduce sexual assault among trans/nonbinary undergraduates, and 3) a pilot longitudinal study to examine the health impacts of chest binding in trans masculine populations.
Research Interests
health
LGBTQ
mixed methods
qualitative research
quantitative research
sexuality
transgender
violence