Professor of Nursing and Women's and Gender Studies
jseng@umich.edu
Office Information:
1136 Lane Hall, 204 S. State St., Ann Arbor MI 48109-1290
phone: 734.647.0152
Women's and Gender Studies
Education/Degree:
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Iowa
PhD, University of Michigan
MS, University of Michigan
BSN, George Mason University
MA, University of Michigan
BA, University of Michigan
About
Dr. Seng’s research focuses on the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on women’s health and childbearing. Her projects approach this topic from a variety of perspectives. She used qualitative, participatory action research to understand women’s experiences and to inform intervention development. Epidemiological analyses have established that PTSD is associated with pregnancy complications and worse physical health across the lifespan for women. Clinical studies currently are examining neuroendocrine and genetic pathways that link PTSD to preterm birth, lower birth weight, and pregnancy complicaitons. Clinical trial testing of a psychoedcuation program for women with abuse-related PTSD, known as the “Survivor Moms’ Companion” are underway in the US and Australia.
In addition to studying PTSD, Dr. Seng is working with collaborators in a new trajectory focusing on studies of oxytocin in relation to health outcomes in women.
