Structural racism as defined by Black women

Exposure to structural racism has been shown to be a leading risk factor for adverse maternal and infant health outcomes among Black women. Yet, current measures of structural racism don’t fully account for inequity seen in maternal and infant health outcomes between Black and white women and...

The role of provider bias in maternity care disparities in western Kenya

The way people are treated in healthcare settings reflects larger societal norms and behaviors. Disrespect thrives where it is tolerated, and individual biases reinforce patterns of abuse. In societies where differential treatment based on socio-economic status is normal, providers may...

Meet Dr. Diane Tober, anthropologist demystifying egg donation

Diane Tober, PhD, has always been a research-minded person, even before she knew what that meant. As a kid, she always wanted to know “why?” and didn’t want to follow instructions unless she got a good answer. She gravitated toward activities that fed her hunger for knowledge and solidified her...

Provider support for IUDs can lead to coercive practices

Long-acting reversible contraceptives like IUDs and implants have been heavily promoted in recent years to reduce unintended pregnancies. However, this push for highly effective methods has received pushback for the way it ignores people’s preferences. Provider preferences for certain methods can...