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Petra Jerman, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Center for Research on Adolescent Health and Development, Public Health Institute

(510) 352-2814 · pjerman@phi.org · http://crahd.phi.org

 

EDUCATION

 

2006    M.P.H., Interdisciplinary Program, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley

 

2003    Ph.D., Forensic Psychology (Psychology, Law, and Public Policy), California School of Professional Psychology

 

1999    B.A., Psychology (Honors Program, Criminology minor, Magna Cum Laude), University of South Florida

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2005-present           Research Scientist (2007-present)

                               Research Associate (2006-2007)

                               Postdoctoral MPH Research Associate (2005-2006)

                               Center for Research on Adolescent Health and Development, Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA

 

2005                       Interviewer for Hunger in America 2005 (volunteer)

                               Community Food Bank, Fresno, CA                                                                                   

 

2001-2004              Research Fellow (2003-2004)

                               Doctoral Intern, Research Assistant (2001-2003)

                               Central California Children’s Institute, California State University, Fresno

 

2000-present           Dissertation Editor (2003-present)

                               Student Dissertation Editor (2000-2003)

                               California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University, Fresno, CA

 

2000-2001                  Doctoral Intern, Evaluator

                               CASA of Fresno County, Fresno, CA

           

1997-1999              Telephone Crisis Counselor (volunteer)

                               Helpline/Family Resources, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL

                                               

1995-1999                  Legal Assistant/Paralegal

                               Law Office of Patricia M. Lee, St. Petersburg, FL

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Refereed journals

 

Jerman, P., Constantine, N. A., & Nevarez, C. R. (2007). Sexually transmitted infections among California youth: Estimated incidence and direct medical cost, 2005. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 5, 80-91.

 

Constantine, N. A., Jerman, P., & Huang, A. X. (2007). California parents’ preferences and beliefs regarding school-based sex education policy. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 39, 167-175.

 

Constantine, N. A. & Jerman, P. (2007). Acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccination among Californian parents of daughters: A representative statewide analysis [Condensed]. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 62, 377-379.

 

Constantine, N. A., & Jerman, P. (2007). Acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccination among Californian parents of daughters: A representative statewide analysis. Journal of Adolescent Health, 40, 108-115.

 

In preparation or under review

 

Constantine, N. A., Jerman, P., & Huang, A. X. (2008). Motivated use of research evidence by journalists and advocates in the sex education debates. Manuscript in preparation.

 

Constantine, N. A., Jerman, P. & Huang, A. X. (2008). Differential use of information sources by       journalists and advocates in debates over sex education legislation and policy. Manuscript in preparation.

 

Constantine, N. A., & Jerman, P. (2008). Translational drift in use of research results from influential studies on abstinence-only programs. Manuscript in preparation.

 

Jerman, P., & Constantine, N. A. (2008). Parents’ communication with their children and    adolescents about sex and sexuality. Manuscript in preparation.

 

Curricula reviews

 

Jerman, P., & Nevarez, C. R. (2006, December). Review of Health & Relationships in the New Millennium, a 7-8th grade sexual abstinence curriculum. Oakland, CA: Public Health Institute.

 

Research and policy reports*

 

Constantine, N. A., Nevarez, C. R., & Jerman, P. (2008). No time for complacency: Teen births in California (Spring 2008 update). Oakland, CA: Public Health Institute. Available from http://teenbirths.phi.org

 

Sutton, P., Rondero Hernandez, V., & Curtis, K. A. (2004). Hunger and food insecurity among San Joaquin Valley children in immigrant families [Policy Brief]. Fresno: Central California Children’s Institute, California State University. Available from http://www.csufresno.edu/ccchhs/publications/index.shtml

 

Rondero Hernandez, V., Curtis, K. A., & Sutton, P. (2004). Adolescence interrupted: An analysis of the epidemic of teen births in San Joaquin Valley communities [Research report]. Fresno: Central California Children’s Institute, California State University. Available from http://www.csufresno.edu/ccchhs/publications/index.shtml

 

Rondero Hernandez, V., Sutton, P., Curtis, K. A., & Carabez, R. (2004). Struggling to breathe: The epidemic of asthma among children and adolescents in the San Joaquin Valley [Research report]. Fresno: Central      California Children’s Institute, California State University. Available from http://www.csufresno.edu/ccchhs/publications/index.shtml

 

Greer, F., Rondero Hernandez, V., Sutton, P., & Curtis, K. A., (2004). A growing concern: Obesity and physical inactivity among children and adolescents in the San Joaquin Valley [Research report]. Fresno: Central       California Children’s Institute, California State University. Available from http://www.csufresno.edu/ccchhs/publications/index.shtml

 

Sutton, P., Rondero Hernandez, V., Pèrez, M. A., Curtis, K. A. (2004). Children in jeopardy: A sourcebook for community action [Indicator report]. Fresno: Central California Children’s Institute, California State       University, Fresno. Available from http://www.csufresno.edu/ccchhs/publications/index.shtml

 

Sutton, P., Hernandez, V. R., & Montana, S. (2004). Children count! 2002-2003 report card: The well-being of children in Fresno County [Indicator report]. Fresno: Central California Children’s Institute, California State University, Fresno.

 

Smith, P., & Montana, S. (2002). Children count! 2001 report card: The well-being of children in Fresno County [Indicator report]. Fresno: Central California Children’s Institute, California State University, Fresno.

 

Dissertation and thesis*

 

Sutton, P. (2003). The relationship between parents’ attitude toward children’s rights, parenting styles, and children’s right to sexuality education (Doctoral dissertation, California School of Professional Psychology,           2003). Dissertation Abstracts International, 64 (10), 5278B. (UMI No. 3107817)

 

Smith, P. (1999). Psychology in custody litigation [Honors thesis]. St. Petersburg: University of South Florida.

*Formerly, my last name was Sutton and Smith.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Jerman, P. (2008, February). Hidden STD epidemic among California youth. Invited workshop presented at a monthly meeting of the Alameda County Department of Public Health Youth Health Collaborative,       Oakland, CA.

 

Jerman, P. (2008, January). California Adolescent Sexual Health Policy Project update. Invited presentation at the California Sex Education Roundtable, Los Angeles, CA.

 

Constantine, N. A., Jerman, P., & Huang, A. X. (2007, November). Evidence-b(i)ased policy arguments: A theoretical framework from the sex education debates. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Research Conference, Washington, DC.

 

Jerman, P. (2007, July). Estimated incidence and cost of sexually transmitted infections among California youth in 2005. Poster session presented at the 17th meeting of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research, Seattle, WA.

Jerman, P. (2007, May). California parents’ preferences on sexuality education policy: A confidential preview. Invited presentation at the California Sex Education Roundtable, Fresno, CA.

 

Constantine, N. A., & Jerman, P. (2006, April). Policy research and advocacy: The Adolescent Sexual Health Policy Project. Invited workshop presented at the California Department of Health Services Teen Pregnancy Prevention Annual Meeting, Burlingame, CA.

 

Rondero Hernandez, V., & Jerman, P. (2004, February). What gets measured gets done: Using health and social indicators to improve services for children in our communities. Invited workshop presented at the 3rd Annual Central California Health Conference, Healthy Communities in the California Heartland: A Call to Action, Fresno, CA.

 

Jerman, P., & DeRoo, D. (2003, November). The epidemic of asthma among children and adolescents in the San Joaquin Valley. Poster session presented at the Air Quality Action Day, Fresno, CA.

 

Palmer, S., & Sutton, P. (2003, April). Voter registration as a predictor of juror bias. Paper presented at the 24th Annual Central California Research Symposium, Fresno, CA.

 

 

SELECTED MEDIA COVERAGE OF RESEARCH

 

Newspaper and magazine stories

 

·        Modesto Bee (CA, front page, May 22, 2008)

·        Ventura County Star (CA, front page, May 21, 2008)

·        The Fresno Bee (CA, October 21, 2007)

·        San Francisco Chronicle (October 10, 2007)

·        Contra Costa Times (CA, October 10, 2007)

·        Sacramento Bee (CA, October 10, 2007)

·        The Associated Press (October 10, 2007)

 

Radio and television interviews and stories

 

·        KQED Forum with Michael Krazny (San Francisco, 60-minute live on-the-air discussion, May 22, 2008)

·        KGO-AM (San Francisco, recorded interview, May 22, 2008)

·        KFWB (Los Angeles, recorded interview, May 21, 2008)

·        CBS-5 Investigates with Anna Werner (San Francisco, February 7, 2008)

·        KQED (San Francisco, morning drive time, October 10, 2007)

·        KCBS-AM 740 (San Francisco, live on-the-air interview, October 10, 2007)

·        KPPC The Pat Morrison Show (Los Angeles, October 10, 2007)

·        KGO-AM (San Francisco, evening commute, October 10, 2007)

·        Fox 6  XETV (San Diego, October 10, 2007)

·        KGTV News 10 (San Diego, October 10, 2007)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

·        American Psychological Association

·        Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues

·        American Psychology-Law Society

 

 

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

·        Contra Costa County Adolescent Health Data Report Advisory Committee, Contra Costa Health Services, 2007-2008

 

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

 

  • U.S. Public Health Traineeship, 2005-2006
  • California School of Professional Psychology Trustee Scholar Award, 1999-2001
  • Magna Cum Laude, University of South Florida, May 1999
  • Francis Elvidge Endowed Memorial Scholarship, University of South Florida, 1999
  • St. Petersburg Faculty/Staff Scholarship, University of South Florida, 1998
  • Demetrios Karamesoutis Endowed Memorial Scholarship, University of South Florida, 1997-1999
  • University Honors Program, University of South Florida, 1997-1999