Research

Glimpse: Dr. Rosemary Hughes

A primary focus of Dr. Rosemary Hughes' research involves the investigation of interpersonal violence against people with diverse disabilities. An employee of UM’s Rural Institute, Hughes is the principal investigator of a community-based participatory research project, "Partnering with People with Developmental Disabilities to Address Violence" in which Montanans and Oregonians with intellectual and other developmental disabilities are included in all phases of the research including its implementation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. This project uses an Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview technology to collect sensitive data. Additionally, Hughes was principal investigator of a study involving a nationally tested intervention, "Centers for Independent Living-based Abuse Education and Safety Planning Program for Women with Disabilities."

Since joining the UM community in 2006, Hughes has served in key positions on federally funded projects addressing the health and safety of people with disabilities. She works on grants and contracts addressing the health and mental health of people with disabilities and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in collaboration with the Association of University Centers on Disability; the Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; and the National Cancer Institute.

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