Michelle L Stransky, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Biography
I am a health services researcher and sociologist who examines health and health care outcomes among underserved populations. I conduct statistical analyses of nationally representative survey data to identify health disparities alongside thematic analyses of interview data to reveal the processes underlying such disparities. My work focuses on recommending improvements to policy and clinical practice that will reduce disparities. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds to design and conduct research that addresses the needs of populations of interest.
Education
- University of New Hampshire, PhD
- University of New Hampshire, MA
- Cedar Crest College, BA
Publications
- Published on 2/5/2025
Sarmiento CA, Furniss A, Morris MA, Stransky ML, Thompson DA. Frequency of depression and anxiety symptoms among adults with childhood- versus adult-onset disability. PM R. 2025 Apr; 17(4):408-418. PMID: 39907356.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/18/2024
Stransky ML, Cobb L, Menon N, Barnard E, Belfleur C, Scahill L, Kuhn J. Reinvigorating the Promise of the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR) to Advance Autism Knowledge. J Autism Dev Disord. 2025 Jan; 55(1):385-389. PMID: 39556299.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 6/3/2024
Oshita JY, Gell NM, Reed NS, Stransky ML, MacLean CD. Older adults with communication disabilities and their use of communication support at doctor's visits: a nationally representative study. Disabil Rehabil. 2025 Jan; 47(2):406-413. PMID: 38826064.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 5/23/2024
Sarmiento CA, Furniss A, Morris MA, Stransky ML, Thompson DA. Disparities in Smoking and Heavy Drinking Behaviors by Disability Status and Age of Disability Onset: Secondary Analysis of National Health Interview Survey Data. Public Health Rep. 2024; 139(6):724-733. PMID: 38780024.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 5/16/2024
Stransky ML, Bremer-Kamens M, Kistin CJ, Sheldrick RC, Cohen RT. Using Electronic Health Records to Identify Asthma-Related Acute Care Encounters. Acad Pediatr. 2024; 24(8):1229-1235. PMID: 38761891.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 2/29/2024
Stransky ML, van Waes A, Fernandez-Pastrañ A I, Scott H, Adolphe S. The Gap Between What Parents Need and How Pediatric Primary Care Providers Can Help Families of Children With Special Education Needs. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2024 Dec; 63(12):1653-1663. PMID: 38420926.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/8/2023
Stransky ML, Bremer-Kamens M, Bair-Merritt M, Howard C, Brooks C, Meill A, Morris A, Sheldrick RC. Conceptualizations of health, ability to act upon those definitions and desire for supports among families from historically marginalized communities. Child Care Health Dev. 2024 Jan; 50(1):e13214. PMID: 38062906.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 7/6/2023
Dorsey Holliman B, Stransky M, Dieujuste N, Morris M. Disability doesn't discriminate: health inequities at the intersection of race and disability. Front Rehabil Sci. 2023; 4:1075775. PMID: 37484601.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 3/31/2023
Feinberg E, Stransky ML, Augustyn M, Broder-Fingert S, Bennett A, Weitzman C, Kuhn J, Chu A, Cabral HJ, Fenick AM, Blum NJ. Effect of Family Navigation on Participation in Part C Early Intervention. Acad Pediatr. 2023 Jul; 23(5):904-912. PMID: 37004879.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 3/2/2023
Oshita JY, Gell NM, Stransky ML, Reed NS, MacLean CD. Prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics of US community-dwelling older adults with communication disabilities, using the national health and aging trends survey. J Commun Disord. 2023; 102:106316. PMID: 36870271.
Read at: PubMed
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