Publications
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Effectiveness of Interventions to Support Person-Centered Contraceptive Care for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review
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Contraception Choice Beyond Efficacy
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An Exploration of Contraceptive Choice Pathways in Adolescents and Young Adults
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U.S. College Students’ Perspectives on Contraception and Abortion post-Dobbs: The Influence of Socioeconomic Privilege and Gender Inequity
This study examines college students’ perspectives on contraception and abortion in the context of the United States Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion in June 2022. Qualitative data analysis of participant interviews revealed three main themes, regarding participants’ attitudes toward the Supreme Court decision, the impact of said legal decision on their contraceptive use, and their perceived ability to access abortion services in the future.
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How TikTok is being used to talk about abortion post-Roe: A content analysis of the most liked abortion TikToks
TikTok, a popular video-sharing application, may be a source of information about abortion, yet little is known about the tone and content of such videos. To fill this gap, researchers analyzed the most liked abortion videos on TikTok three months following the U.S. Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Their analysis found these videos to be primarily political in nature. Relatively few videos provided practical information about accessing abortion care, presenting an opportunity for healthcare providers, public health advocates, and activists to improve access and awareness of new pathways to care.
“[Our findings] highlight the role of TikTok in sharing information and perspectives during periods of restrictions in abortion access and anti-abortion political activity.”
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Adolescents and Abortion Restrictions: Disproportionate Burdens and Critical Warnings
Calling upon advocates, providers, and researchers, this commentary highlights the need for adolescent health professionals to respond to a changing policy landscape that imposes disproportionate barriers and burdens on young people seeking abortion. Citing existing health and policy data, authors examine the ways abortion restrictions, brought on by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, have already impacted teens’ ability to access abortion and prompted many to raise concerns about future attacks on their right to other reproductive healthcare services, such as birth control.
“It is time to listen to, amplify, and respond to the perspectives of young people in the post-Dobbs landscape; otherwise, we risk significant erosion of their health and rights moving forward.”
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Abortion Bans are Changing what it means to be Young in America
In this research review, Dr. Julie Maslowsky, Director of Youth Reproductive Equity, examines the broad impacts of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision on young people in the United States. Exploring indicators ranging from choice of college to mental health outcomes, Maslowsky illustrates how abortion restrictions are not only affecting young people who become pregnant or seek abortions but are fundamentally shaping this generation’s experiences of adolescence and young adulthood.
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It means being safe, having power over one's body: Black Female Adolescent Experiences with Reproductive Health Counseling in Primary Care
This study explores the experiences of Black adolescents assigned female at birth (AFAB) receiving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) counseling in primary care settings. Interviews found that while most participants reported trust and comfort with clinicians, they also highlighted significant gaps and areas for improvement to better align their care with their preferences. These findings offer insights to guide best practices in SRH counseling and clinician education, emphasizing the importance of respect and autonomy for Black AFAB adolescents
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Increasing Access to LARC Removal in Pediatrics to Support Adolescent Reproductive Justice in the United States
In this commentary, authors highlight the unique barriers adolescents and young adults in the U.S. face when accessing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) removal services and the role pediatricians should play in mitigating them. Drawing upon the tenets of reproductive justice, this commentary provides tangible training and practice solutions that aim to improve patient experience and honor adolescents’ bodily autonomy.
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Commentary
Abortion Bans are Changing what it means to be Young in America
In this research review, Dr. Julie Maslowsky, Director of Youth Reproductive Equity, examines the broad impacts of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision on young people in the United States. Exploring indicators ranging from choice of college to mental health outcomes, Maslowsky illustrates how abortion restrictions are not only affecting young people who become pregnant or seek abortions but are fundamentally shaping this generation’s experiences of adolescence and young adulthood.
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It means being safe, having power over one's body: Black Female Adolescent Experiences with Reproductive Health Counseling in Primary Care
This study explores the experiences of Black adolescents assigned female at birth (AFAB) receiving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) counseling in primary care settings. Interviews found that while most participants reported trust and comfort with clinicians, they also highlighted significant gaps and areas for improvement to better align their care with their preferences. These findings offer insights to guide best practices in SRH counseling and clinician education, emphasizing the importance of respect and autonomy for Black AFAB adolescents
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Increasing Access to LARC Removal in Pediatrics to Support Adolescent Reproductive Justice in the United States
In this commentary, authors highlight the unique barriers adolescents and young adults in the U.S. face when accessing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) removal services and the role pediatricians should play in mitigating them. Drawing upon the tenets of reproductive justice, this commentary provides tangible training and practice solutions that aim to improve patient experience and honor adolescents’ bodily autonomy.
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Assessing Healthcare Utilization Post-Pharmacist Contraception Prescribing Among College-Age Students
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Knowledge Gaps and Information Needs and Preferences regarding Oral Contraceptive Pills and Over-the-Counter Access: A Focus Group Study with Black and Latinx Young People Assigned Female at Birth.
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