A5050738873- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2016-2025
University of Vermont
2025
University of Vermont Medical Center
2025
Indiana University School of Medicine
2016-2024
Indiana University
2019-2024
University School
2020-2024
Oakland University
2023
Pasadena City College
2023
Washington University in St. Louis
2010-2021
Regenstrief Institute
2021
The rate of unintended pregnancy in the United States is much higher than other developed nations. Approximately half pregnancies are due to contraceptive failure, largely owing inconsistent or incorrect use.
To estimate 12-month satisfaction and continuation rates of intrauterine device (IUD) implant users enrolled in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project compare these measures with women using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs).
In Brief OBJECTIVE: To promote the use of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods (intrauterine devices [IUDs] and implants) provide contraception at no cost to a large cohort participants in an effort reduce unintended pregnancies our region. METHODS: We enrolled 9,256 adolescents women risk for pregnancy into Contraceptive CHOICE Project, prospective study desiring methods. Participants were recruited from two abortion facilities St. Louis region through provider referral,...
To estimate the prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis among women between ages 14 49 years in United States.Data from 2001-2001 2003-2004 National Health Nutrition Examination Surveys were combined. Correlates evaluated included sociodemographic characteristics (age, race or ethnicity, education, poverty income ratio) sexual history (age first intercourse, number partners). Crude adjusted odds ratios 95% confidence intervals estimated logistic regression analyses.Almost one third...
The rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States is higher than other developed nations. Teenage births result substantial costs, including public assistance, health care and income losses due to lower educational attainment reduced earning potential.
The Contraceptive CHOICE Project (CHOICE) sought to reduce unintended pregnancies in the St. Louis Region by removing cost, education, and access barriers highly effective contraception. was a prospective cohort study of over 9,000 women 14-45 years age who received tiered contraceptive counseling increase awareness all reversible methods available, particularly long-acting (LARC) methods. Participants were provided with contraception their choice at no cost for 2-3 years. We studied method...
In Brief OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether the delay of surgery impacts risk adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in patients diagnosed with an adnexal mass during pregnancy. METHODS: A review was performed pregnant 5 cm or greater diameter. Data collected included age, gravity/parity, gestational age at diagnosis, presenting symptoms. Ultrasound examinations were evaluated for size complexity. Pregnancy outcome, complications, surgical pathology reviewed. RESULTS: Between 1990 2003, 127,177...
To compare two different screening techniques for identifying women with a history of domestic violence or battering in the current pregnancy.The five-question Abuse Assessment Screen was incorporated into routine social service interviews and applied prospectively to all registrants prenatal care at Women & Infants' Hospital during an initial evaluation from September 7 through October 29, 1993. This group (N = 143) compared historical control new July 12 3, 1993 191) who had by services....
To estimate 24-month continuation rates of all reversible contraceptive methods for women enrolled in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project.We analyzed data from 9,256 participants Project, a prospective observational cohort study that provides no-cost contraception to St. Louis region. The project promoted use long-acting (LARC) (intrauterine devices [IUDs] and implants) an effort reduce unintended pregnancy. This analysis includes who received their baseline method within 3 months enrollment...
In Brief OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of age on continuation rates reversible contraceptive methods among females aged 14–19 years and women 20–25 compared with older than 25 age. METHODS: We analyzed data from 7,472 participants enrolled in Contraceptive CHOICE Project, a prospective cohort study offered no-cost contraception. Our primary objective was to compare 12-month between 14–19, 20–25, 26 older. collected about method telephone surveys chart review. used Kaplan-Meier survival...
To estimate the contraceptive failure rates of etonogestrel subdermal implant in overweight and obese women compare with normal weight using intrauterine devices (IUDs).The Contraceptive CHOICE Project is a large prospective cohort study designed to promote use long-acting reversible methods reduce unintended pregnancies St Louis region. Participants are provided contraception their choice at no cost. We collected baseline height each participant. During survey, participants were asked about...
The Contraceptive CHOICE Project was a prospective cohort study of 9256 women in the St Louis area. project provided no-cost reversible contraception to participants for 2 3 years with goal increasing uptake long-acting and decreasing unintended pregnancy This manuscript will provide brief summation major findings date including dramatic effect had on abortion rates.