Researcher | Research Overview
In her research, Joanne Cox focuses on evaluating health care services for underserved, urban children. She is currently conducting demonstration projects for adolescent parents, children with school and behavioral problems, and overweight children. The goals of these projects are to: Improve parenting self-efficacy for adolescent mothers and fathers. Evaluate effectiveness of multi-disciplinary teams and psychoeducational parenting groups for adolescent mothers. Evaluate effectiveness of school and behavioral problems intervention that utilizes mentors.
Researcher | Research Background
Dr. Cox received her MD degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed an internship and residency at New England Medical center and a fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston.