A5010694930- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Male Reproductive Health Studies
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- American Constitutional Law and Politics
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Cancer Cells and Metastasis
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Guttmacher Institute
2016-2025
Florida State University
2022-2024
Florida Department of Health
2024
Drexel University
2023
University of South Florida
2023
Society of Family Planning
2022
RELX Group (United States)
2015-2016
RELX Group (United Kingdom)
2015-2016
University of Pittsburgh
2008-2011
Weatherford College
2011
ObjectiveThe objective was to examine levels of, correlates of and changes in the use individual grouped methods contraception among US females aged 15–44 from 2008 2014.Study designUsing three rounds National Survey Family Growth, we analyzed samples 12,279 (2008), 5601 (2012) 5699 (2014) females. We conducted simple multivariable logistic regression analyses identify associations between demographic characteristics contraceptive use, as well patterns.ResultsIn terms overall trends 2014,...
To examine current levels, correlates of, and changes in long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) use, including intrauterine devices implants, among females aged 15-44 years using contraception between 2008-2010 2011-2013 with specific attention to associations race, income, age their LARC use.
Abstract CONTEXT Abortion availability and accessibility vary by state. Especially in areas where services are restricted or limited, some women travel to obtain abortion other states. Little is known about the experience of abortion. METHODS In January February 2015, in‐depth interviews were conducted with 29 patients seeking at six facilities Michigan New Mexico. Eligible 18 older, spoke English, had traveled either across state lines more than 100 miles within Respondents asked describe...
In Brief OBJECTIVE: To estimate abortion rates among subpopulations of women in 2008, assess changes subpopulation since 2000, and the lifetime incidence abortion. METHODS: We combined secondary data from several sources, including 2008 Abortion Patient Survey, Current Population Surveys for 2009, 2006–2008 National Survey Family Growth, to by subgroup U.S. reproductive age. RESULTS: The rate declined 8.0% between 2000 21.3 abortions per 1,000 aged 15–44 19.6 1,000. Decreases were...
To examine characteristics of U.S. women that are associated with use long-acting reversible contraception and changes in these between 2002 2006-2008.We analyzed data from two nationally representative samples aged 15-44 the National Survey Family Growth, including 7,643 7,356 2006-2008. We conducted simple multinomial logistic regression analyses to identify demographic reproductive health contraception.Long-acting (intrauterine devices subdermal implants) among using increased 2.4% 5.6%...
To examine current levels, correlates of, and changes in contraceptive use among reproductive-age women the United States between 2014 2016.We conducted simple multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify associations user characteristics use, with specific attention methods requiring a visit health care provider.Not applicable.All self-identified female respondents surveys. Secondary analysis of two rounds National Survey Family Growth, an in-home, nationally representative survey...
In the U.S. and globally, dominant metrics of contraceptive access focus on use certain methods do not address self-defined need for contraception; therefore, these fail to attend person-centeredness, a key component healthcare quality. This study addresses this gap by presenting new data from preferred method use, person-centered indicator. Additionally, we examine association between aspects use. We fielded nationally representative survey in English Spanish 2022, surveying non-sterile...
Abstract The overturning of Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs Jackson Women's HealthOrganization decision has had vast impacts on abortion access across United States, but less is known about wider people's contraceptive access. We draw cross-sectional survey data representative reproductive-aged women Arizona, Iowa, New Jersey, and Wisconsin at two time points—one prior to one following decision. examined changes between these points key sexual reproductive health metrics and, post-Dobbs point,...
Traditional measures of pregnancy intentions that are dichotomous and retrospective do not fully capture the complexity surrounding women's plans to become pregnant.During January-June 2008, 249 women aged 15-44 awaiting test results at family planning clinics in Pittsburgh completed a survey containing both single- multi-item intentions. Chi-square analyses were used assess differences between subgroups women.Few trying or for (11% on single-item measure; 20% measure), while approximately...
For individuals traveling significant distances for time-sensitive abortion care, accurate information about service options and locations is critical, but little known regarding barriers that may encounter strategies circumventing these barriers.In early 2015, we conducted in-depth interviews with 29 patients who had traveled care at six facilities in Michigan New Mexico. We identified information-related respondents encountered understanding their pregnancy and/or where to obtain an...
Objective: To identify prevalence of, and patient clinic characteristics associated with, delays in access to sexual reproductive health (SRH) care due the COVID-19 pandemic across three states with varying context state government response. Methods: We weighted data collected between May 2020 2021 from monthly biannual follow-up surveys of patients seeking family planning at a publicly supported center Arizona (N = 538), Iowa 341), Wisconsin 568), who reported on experiences 6-18 months...
To identify prevalence of unfulfilled contraceptive preferences due to cost among low-income United States female method users and nonusers, associations between access to, experience with, care this outcome. We drew on data from the 2015–2019 National Surveys Family Growth conduct simple multivariable logistic regression analyses nationally representative samples women ages 15 49 who were current (N = 3178) nonusers 1073). Overall, 23% reported they would use a different method, 39% start...
In Brief OBJECTIVE: To estimate the interest in using intrauterine contraception among women and adolescent girls seeking emergency or walk-in pregnancy testing. METHODS: We surveyed 412 who requested testing at four family planning clinics Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 41-item survey assessed knowledge of, attitudes toward, an device (IUD). Data were analyzed χ2 Fisher exact tests multivariable logistic regression methods. RESULTS: response rate was 85%. Twelve percent (95% confidence...
Recently, the hypothesis that state-level political context influences individuals' cultural values--the 'red states v. blue states' hypothesis--has been invoked to explain hyper-polarisation of politics in USA. To test this hypothesis, we examined knowledge about abortion relation their current state residence. Drawing from an internet-survey 586 reproductive-age individuals USA, assessed two types knowledge: health-related and legality. We found conservatism does not modify existing...