Dr. Baumann and her team used human centered design and a community-engaged approach to contextualize chhaupadi and the development of 5 community-created interventions.
These interventions prioritized tackling deleterious aspects of chhaupadi, as well as acknowledge the deep-rooted significance, history, and positive aspects that some women may wish to preserve.
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is recognized as a critical tool for addressing sexuality & reproductive health challenges among adolescents. Dr. Sara Baumann's study explored multi-level impacts of an innovative CSE program in Madagascar which employed young adult CSE educators to teach a 3-year curriculum in government middle schools across the country. The program has impacted the lives of students, their parents, their schools, their communities, and broader structural issues.
Faculty member Dr. Sara Baumann used collaborative filmmaking to understand the mental health stressors and supports in the lives of youth during the Covid19 pandemic.
