A5002395063- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Genital Health and Disease
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Innovations in Aquaponics and Hydroponics Systems
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
Columbia University
2025
Center for Health and Gender Equity
2021-2023
University of California, San Francisco
2021-2023
University of South Florida
2016-2022
University of California, Berkeley
2021-2022
Sweet Briar College
2021
University of Tampa
2021
Swedish Covenant Hospital
2018
College students disproportionately experience victimization, stalking, and relationship violence when compared with other groups. Few studies explore victimization by the gender identity of college students, including those who identify as transgender. The purpose this study is to rates experienced transgender male female students. This utilized National Health Assessment–II (NCHA-II) included data from ( n = 82,538) across fall 2011, 2012, 2013. Bivariate statistics binary logistic...
Abstract In the United States, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) experience more adverse health outcomes report mistreatment during pregnancy birth care. The rights to bodily autonomy consent are core components high‐quality To assess experiences coercion nonconsent for procedures perinatal care among racialized service users in we analyzed data from Giving Voice Mothers (GVtM‐US) study. Methods a subset analysis full sample 2700, examined survey responses participants who...
While family planning care (FPC) visits may serve as opportunities to address gaps in knowledge and access limited resources, young Black women also face structural barriers (i.e., racism, discrimination, bias) engaging due the intersections of racial identity, age, socioeconomic status. Findings from interviews with 22 women, ages 18 29 years, about lived experience FPC highlighted dynamic patient–provider encounters. Women’s narratives uncovered following essences: silence around sex...
Objective: To assess college students' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) literacy experiences, specific to contraception use STI prevention. Participants: In Spring 2015, participants (n = 43) from a large institution participated in six focus groups (two male four females groups). Methods: Focus were guided by the domains (access; understand; appraise; apply); data analyzed MaxQDA using constant comparative method. Results: The Internet was most commonly accessed source for SRH...
ObjectivesIn 2000, the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone for medication abortion. In this article, we explore how Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) criteria specifically impede family physicians’ ability to provide abortion in primary care settings.Study designWe conducted 56 qualitative interviews with a national sample of physicians across US who were not opposed We examined REMS impact abortion.ResultsOf conducted, 23 participants (41%)...
With the increased policy emphasis on promoting doula care to advance birth equity in United States, there is a vital need identify sustainable and equitable approaches for compensation of community doulas, who serve clients experiencing greatest barriers optimal pregnancy-related outcomes. This case study explores two different compensating doulas (contractor versus hourly employment with benefits) utilized by SisterWeb San Francisco Community Doula Network Francisco, California. We...
At the start of COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth practices for pregnancy-related care were rapidly implemented. Telehealth is likely to continue after pandemic. In order health systems and clinicians provide person-centered via telehealth, it critical understand patients' experiences their preferences regarding use moving forward.This study aimed describe perceived quality prenatal postpartum visits during examine association between pandemic future preferences.We used data from an online...
Vaccination for COVID-19 is an effective method of preventing complications; however, studies suggest that public attitudes toward the vaccine are heterogeneous. The objective our study was to identify predictors low likelihood vaccination among women in United States and determine whether reasons intention were modified by race, ethnicity, or other characteristics better understand factors shape help inform multilevel interventions.
To examine demographic, socioeconomic, and regional differences in contraceptive access, between telehealth in-person contraception visits, quality the United States during COVID-19 pandemic.
An increasing number of young adults are using online dating sites and mobile apps. The "common connections" feature on Tinder displays mutual Facebook friends between users might serve as an unintentional validation a user's character. This study investigates condom use differences partners met via apps or in-person; if the affects perceived sexual risk have toward online. College students who partner in-person in past year were recruited from large metropolitan university to complete...
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection and causes most oropharyngeal (e.g., throat) anogenital anal, cervical) cancers. Research indicates low knowledge about the link between HPV cancer among general population, similar of individuals diagnosed with HPV-associated This important because status can have implications for treatment, prognosis, future sexual decisions. Using health literacy framework, this study explored how patients cancers accessed, understood,...
ObjectivesIn the United States, numerous states have enabled pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraception. Little research focuses on perspectives of potential users this service in rural communities. This study sought describe awareness of, interest in, acceptability and support for pharmacist-prescribed contraception a California county.Study DesignWe conducted community-based survey 2019–20 Tulare County, California. Researchers partnered with community members design, implement,...
Background Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is extremely effective in preventing pregnancy; however, it does not provide sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. Therefore, dual use recommended for the prevention of STIs, addition to pregnancy, by using LARC methods with condoms. This study assessed factors associated only and dual-LARC condom among college women. Methods The National College Health Assessment-II Fall 2012 2013 was used this analysis. analytic sample...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be prevented through the use of barrier methods, but rates among US college students are low. Previous research focuses on individual-level factors influencing method use, few studies consider community-level influences. This study examined consistency by institutional characteristics including region, enrolment, control (public or private), locale, type, religious-affiliation. Data from Autumn 2013 National College Health Assessment-II (n = 13,400;...