Misoprostol-only medication abortion: A sample protocol

Mifepristone for medication abortion is widely used in the United States. It can be provided entirely remotely by telemedicine and mail, which is critical for people who face barriers to in-person care. However, in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision ending the constitutional right to...

Young people don’t know about their emergency contraception options, but that can change

Young people who don’t want to be pregnant need accurate information about their options, but awareness and availability have lagged around the country.

How women felt about telehealth pregnancy care during the COVID pandemic

New findings from the COVID-19 Impacts on Reproduction in the United States (CIRUS) Study show what patients thought of the quality of their telehealth visits and what kind of care they want in the future.

Understanding Black women’s pregnancy discrimination experiences

Pregnancy discrimination is common, and complaints have increased—particularly among Black women and women of color.

Nairobi meeting launches action plan for equitable global health partnerships

A group of leaders at the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health and the IGHS launched an effort to collaborate with global health partners to reimagine the way they work together.

Shamba Maisha farming program improved food security and mental health for people living with HIV 

This study examines the effects of a multisectoral agriculture and livelihood intervention on HIV viral suppression and nutritional, mental health, and behavioral outcomes among HIV-positive adults prescribed antiretroviral therapy (ART).

IGHS and Bixby Center researchers head to Kenya to develop more equitable global partnerships

IGHS and UCSF's Bixby Center set out on a project with no established course or proven methodology, but rather a commitment to be informed by and in partnership with global colleagues.

Meet Alison Comfort, researcher exploring the stories behind the data

Health economist Alison Comfort, PhD, has been drawn to math and economics her whole life. The unique power of her work comes in recognizing the real-life experiences behind the data.

Sex ed programs that share information about clinical services reduce perceived barriers to care

A new study from the Institute for Health Policy Studies examines whether sex ed programs that provide information about local services can help reduce perceived barriers to care.

San Francisco shows paid family leave should be designed with an equity approach

New research using birth certificates and hospital records investigated whether the paid leave ordinance was associated with improved birth outcomes.