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Sarah C Westen, PhD

Child Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist

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Research at a glance

Top areas of exploration

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 , 7 publications
  • Glycated Hemoglobin , 6 publications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , 5 publications
  • Diabetes Mellitus , 4 publications

Research activity

56 publications

775 citations

Why is this important?

Focus

Dr. Westen's patient-oriented clinical research focuses on biopsychosocial factors related to health engagement.Dr. Westen’s research in diabetes has won multiple recognitions with support through the NIH and American Psychological Association.

My publications

56 publications

2025

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Psychological Intervention for Internalized Health-Related Stigma Among Adults With Chronic Health Conditions: Preliminary Investigation

JMIR Formative Research

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2025

Peer Mentoring Improves Diabetes Technology Use and Reduces Diabetes Distress Among Underserved Communities: Outcomes of a Pilot Diabetes Support Coach Intervention.

Journal of diabetes research

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2025

666-P: Diabetes Distress after Participation in Blue Circle Health—An Innovative Diabetes Care Delivery Program

Diabetes

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2025

679-P: Behavioral Health Care Utilization amongst Patients with Insulin-Requiring Diabetes Receiving Care at Federally Qualified Health Centers

Diabetes

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