Expertise

Comprehensive Reproductive Health Research

HOW WE WORK

Original research. Evidence for action.

We conduct original research and analyze existing data to create meaningful results. Stakeholders use our findings to develop strategies that:

Improve access to contraception

Remove barriers to abortion care

⁠Advance evidence-based, person centered policy

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Contraception

Our research on contraception aims to improve access to the full range of contraceptive methods for people of all backgrounds—especially those using publicly funded programs—and remove barriers that stand in the way of people obtaining their preferred method.

We examine topics such as​

 Contraceptive preferences

 Vasectomy coverage and decision-making

 Young people's access to contraception

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Abortion Care

We evaluate the impact of policies that restrict abortion care and examine strategies that can expand access to this essential part of reproductive healthcare.

Our work investigates ​

Abortion trends and disparities

Financial support and barriers

Experiences and preferences seeking abortion care

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Systems of Care

We evaluate the intersection of policies in different areas of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Our work addresses the nuanced changes within systems of care, including legislative impacts on the clinical workforce.

We focus on​

Changes in publicly funded family planning programs

Continuity of care during and after pregnancy

Impacts on the reproductive healthcare workforce

Our Approach

Social Justice

We recognize that the laws and policies do not affect all communities in the same way. Our work demonstrates some of these uneven impacts and identifies strategies that support more equitable access to care.

Innovative Analysis

We critically assess and rigorously analyze the scale and impact of reproductive health policies on people’s lives and experiences, using both existing data sources and qualitative and quantitative data we collect ourselves.

Diverse Methods

We document big-picture impacts on people’s experiences. We employ advanced statistical methods, including causal inference, quasi-experimental, and preference assessment techniques. We also use rapid-qualitative assessments and grounded-theory-informed analyses of in-depth interviews and focus groups.