Her main research interests are in the area of maternal and child health (MCH) in low-resource settings of both developing and developed countries. Her research has examined factors related to the promotion of MCH in diverse settings, including Turkey, Jordan, Italy, Eritrea, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, and the United States. She is currently conducting research aimed at reducing the adverse effects of HIV infection on physical and mental health, with a special focus on reducing HIV-related stigma and