Creating a dashboard to track state reproductive health policies
Official title: Creating a state-level policy data dashboard to facilitate research on reproductive health
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11193473 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an easy-to-use online tool that gathers important information about state laws on sexual and reproductive health, like abortion and contraception, from 1973 to 2028, so that everyone, including patients and advocates, can better understand how these laws affect health and make informed choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $619,619 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD115716-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193473 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals seeking information on reproductive health policies, particularly those affected by abortion, contraception, and sex education laws.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in reproductive health issues or who reside in states with stable and unchanging reproductive health policies may not receive significant benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive, open-access data dashboard that compiles state-level policies related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from 1973 to 2028. By systematically collecting and analyzing approximately 90 key policies on abortion, contraception, and sex education across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the project seeks to provide a robust resource for researchers and policymakers. The dashboard will facilitate the exploration of how these policies impact health outcomes, thereby enhancing understanding and informing future legislative decisions. Patients and advocates can benefit from this resource by accessing valuable information that may influence reproductive health services and rights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients and advocates with critical data to better understand the implications of state reproductive health policies on their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized similar data aggregation approaches to inform public health policy, indicating the potential effectiveness of this novel dashboard.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maslowsky, Julie M — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Maslowsky, Julie M
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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.