The proposed study will explore lived experiences of remote medication abortion (MA) to understand and address gaps in care for abortion seekers in the southeastern US. We will conduct qualitative in-depth interviews to understand how abortion seekers conceptualize and experience remote MA, as well as the systemic barriers they encounter, specifically centering the lived experiences ...Read more >

This survey-based research study examines the patient experience with varied telehealth medication abortion service delivery models in the United States. Access to abortion services is increasingly restricted, making telehealth medication abortion a critical component of reproductive healthcare. This study builds on existing evidence that highlights safety, effectiveness, and high satisfaction rates associated with telehealth medication ...Read more >

This study aims to understand and address the challenges faced by Latinx individuals receiving remote medication abortion services, ensuring these services are culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse Latinx users. The study will use a mixed methods approach: a survey and qualitative human-centered design research. The survey, leveraging provider and support platforms ...Read more >

This mixed-methods study aims to document and analyze the experiences of patients accessing medication abortion through Abuzz, an innovative telehealth abortion provider operating under interstate shield laws. Since its launch in June 2023, Abuzz has pioneered a patient-centered, trauma-informed model of remote abortion care delivery, particularly focused on serving the needs of patients who hold ...Read more >

Telehealth medication abortion is a growing alternative to expensive brick-and-mortar services, however limited information exists about its cost and affordability in the US. This study examines the use of a sliding scale payment model for telehealth abortion services to assess the affordability of care, as well as the association of sociodemographic factors and state-level policies ...Read more >

Online asynchronous telemedicine is a remote service delivery structure through which clinicians use an online platform and mail delivery to provide medication abortion. To serve states with abortion bans and restrictions, US-licensed clinicians provide under shield laws that protect them from civil, professional, or criminal liability. Shield-law provision of medication abortion has had a profound ...Read more >

The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) has been increasing across the US and among young people, specifically. With recent political pressures around reproductive health, the potential for prioritizing high-efficacy methods or coercion in healthcare visits may supersede the needs of patients, especially when they’re young. To support reproductive autonomy, we propose a policy-relevant research ...Read more >

Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) use in the United States has become increasingly common, however, barriers to uptake exist across social groups. LARC never-use is more common among those who place high importance on religion in daily life and those who are politically conservative. In these communities, interrelated religious and political beliefs about abortion and contraception ...Read more >

One-third of US reproductive-aged women have a chronic medical condition. People with chronic conditions often consider their health status in reproductive decision-making, including potential disease-specific risks of both pregnancy and contraception. People with chronic conditions may face societal pressures related to stigmatization of pregnancy and parenthood for people with their condition. For some individuals with ...Read more >

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) have been enthusiastically promoted, but ensuring users have access to care when they desire device removal has not been a priority. Some users experience significant barriers to removal, especially when implants are inserted too deep, and IUDs are embedded or have missing strings. This is a mixed-methods study that aims to ...Read more >