A web-based tool to help women veterans plan for pregnancy.
MyPath: A Patient-Centered Web-Based Intervention to Improve Reproductive Planning for Women Veterans
This study is testing a friendly online tool called MyPath that helps women veterans plan their families better by providing information about birth control and health before pregnancy, making it easier for them to talk with their doctors about their goals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Puget Sound Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11082197 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a patient-centered web-based tool called MyPath, designed to improve reproductive planning for women veterans. It addresses the high rates of unintended pregnancies and poor maternal outcomes by helping women veterans assess their reproductive goals and engage in shared decision-making with their healthcare providers. The tool aims to increase knowledge about contraceptive options and preconception health, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. Pilot testing has shown that MyPath is well-received and effective in promoting discussions about reproductive planning during clinic visits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women veterans of childbearing age who are considering pregnancy or are at risk of unintended pregnancies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who are not of childbearing age may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved reproductive health outcomes for women veterans by reducing unintended pregnancies and enhancing preconception care.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar patient-centered approaches in reproductive health, indicating that this method is promising.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- VA Puget Sound Healthcare System — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Callegari, Lisa Susanne — VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Callegari, Lisa Susanne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.