RESEARCH PROJECTS
MATERNAL HEALTH IN THE U.S.
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Several projects related to examining trends and disparities in maternal mortality and pregnancy-associated deaths in the United States
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Examination of risk factors for perinatal mental health outcomes, including the connection between physical and mental health
ADDRESSING INFERTILITY WITHIN GLOBAL SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Several projects related to enhancing the measurement of infertility, particularly in low-to-middle income countries, and expanding knowledge on (in)fertility awareness
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Subject matter expert for Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s project on reproductive health loss, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Consultant with WHO on conducting a systematic review of infertility prevalence studies
CHANGES IN WIC PARTICIPATION AMONG MOTHERS PARTICIPATING IN MEDICAID
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Examine descriptive patterns and long-term trends concerning WIC participation by Medicaid participants during pregnancy and by state WIC agency policies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EVALUATION OF ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT DURING PREGNANCY THROUGH PERINATAL COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
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Evaluate a program developed by the Prince George’s County Health Department to provide enhanced care during pregnancy through perinatal community health workers. Community health workers will identify social and clinical risks that can influence pregnancy-related outcomes. The evaluation will assess project effectiveness and sustainability and offer recommendations for expansion.
