A5091136317- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Music Therapy and Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Gender Studies in Language
- Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
University of Michigan
2016-2024
Michigan Medicine
2019-2024
Central Michigan University
2023
Michigan United
2019-2022
Brandeis University
2018-2021
Health Resources and Services Administration
2018-2021
National Institutes of Health
2018-2021
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
2018-2021
University of Washington
2020
Northeastern University
2018
Thirty-seven US states and the District of Columbia mandate reporting newborns with suspected prenatal substance exposure to state, punitive policies that link newborn drug testing (NDT) may lead disproportionate Black parents Child Protective Services. The impact recreational cannabis legalization on racial disproportionality in NDT is unknown.To examine variations incidence results by birthing parent race ethnicity, variables associated variation, changes after statewide cannabis.This...
CONTEXT Societal views about sexuality and parenting among people with disabilities may limit these individuals’ access to sex education the full range of reproductive health services, put them at increased risk for unintended pregnancies. To date, however, no national population‐based studies have examined pregnancy intendedness U.S. women disabilities. METHODS Cross‐sectional analyses data from 2011–2013 2013–2015 waves National Survey Family Growth were conducted; sample included 5,861...
To estimate provision of moderately and highly effective reversible contraceptives to women with intellectual developmental disabilities.We used data from the Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database identify aged 15-44 years without disabilities who were continuously enrolled in a private commercial insurance plan, Medicaid, or Medicare 2012. We calculated percentage not medically surgically sterile provided 1) effective, long-acting contraception (LARC, intrauterine device subdermal...
To compare female sterilization among three mutually exclusive groups of females: 1) those without any self-reported disability, 2) with noncognitive disabilities (sensory or physical disabilities), and 3) cognitive disabilities.We conducted a secondary analysis nationally representative data from the National Survey Family Growth 2011-2015, which surveyed individuals aged 15-44 years in U.S. civilian population. Disability status (self-reported) was ascertained using standard set questions...
Black birthing parents and their newborns disproportionately experience newborn drug testing for prenatal substance exposure by health care professionals (HCPs), which contributes to Child Protective Services (CPS) reporting, family separation, termination of parental rights. This qualitative study aims interrogate dominant power structures exploring knowledge, attitudes, experiences HCPs CPS regarding the influence structural racism on inequities in practices.
CONTEXT Women with disabilities experience a higher rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes than women without disabilities. Preventing or delaying when that is the best choice for woman critical strategy to reducing pregnancy‐related disparities, yet little known about current contraceptive use among METHODS A cohort 545 reproductive‐age physical (i.e., difficulty walking, climbing, dressing bathing) sensory vision hearing) was identified from participants in 2011–2013 National Survey Family...
In Brief Objective. This study's purpose was to assess knowledge and concerns related the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among underserved Latina women mothers of female adolescents explore differences between those in vaccinated unvaccinated groups. Materials Methods. We conducted cross-sectional written surveys 206 at an urban health center central New Jersey. Participants included vaccine-eligible adolescents. calculated descriptive statistics, Fisher exact tests, corresponding risk...
Women with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, have a higher risk of pregnancy-related complications compared women without conditions should be offered contraception if desired. Although evidence based guidelines for contraceptive selection in the presence are available via United States Medical Eligibility Criteria (US MEC), these underutilized. Research also supports use decision tools to promote shared making between patients providers during counseling.The...
Objective Gender-affirming hormones (GAH)—the use of sex to induce desired secondary characteristics in transgender individuals—is vital healthcare for many people. Among prescribers GAH, there is debate regarding the value a universal requirement an evaluation by mental health provider prior GAH initiation. The purpose this qualitative study was describe range attitudes and approaches among providers United States. We analyzed providers’ base our recommendations on analysis. Methods...
While mixed methods research is increasingly used to examine determinants of unwarranted variability in healthcare delivery and outcomes, novel integrative approaches are required meet the needs research. This article describes refining strategies that enhance linkage between qualitative quantitative dimensions a study. Leveraging our study experiences, this paper demonstrates several strategies: (1) using mediated allocation concealment facilitate sampling; (2) informing inquiry through...
People with diabetes have contraceptive needs that been inadequately addressed. The aim of this qualitative study was to develop a theoretical model reflects decision-making and behaviour in the setting mellitus.We conducted semi-structured, interviews 17 women type 1 or 2 from Michigan, USA. Participants were recruited registry local clinics. We adapted domains Health Belief Model (HBM) applied reproductive justice principles inform data collection analysis. Using an iterative coding...