Stoebenau

Kirsten Stoebenau, PhD, is a social and behavioral scientist with expertise in the social determinants of women’s sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa.  In her work, Dr. Stoebenau draws on social theory and mixed-method approaches to examine the social and structural determinants of health behaviors and outcomes.  She is currently working on projects that address marriage and family change within the context of rising economic inequality, the social determinants of disadvantaged women and children’s health and wellbeing within the context of marriage change, and facilitators and barriers to improved HIV prevention and treatment efforts for marginalized populations. Before her appointment at the University of Maryland, Dr. Stoebenau held appointments at American University and the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW).