Health and money effects of state policies on abortion access
Official title: Health and economic consequences of changing federal and state policies on reproductive health.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11394622 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study following people affected by state abortion bans to understand what happens to their health and finances after the policy changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $487,655 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD112464-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394622 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals who sought abortions immediately after state-level bans or who were legally served just before the ban, with data collection appropriate to privacy and consent.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not affected by abortion policy changes or not willing to participate in longitudinal data collection.
What this research studies
This project tracks people who sought abortions after state bans and compares them with those who could access abortion before the bans. It collects health and economic data over time to see short- and long-term consequences of restricted abortion access. The study uses rapid-response funds to observe real-world outcomes as policies change, aiming to reveal how bans affect people’s health, finances, and decision-making. Participants may include individuals who traveled for services, attempted self-managed abortion, or carried pregnancies to term, with careful attention to privacy and consent.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform policymakers and healthcare providers about the real-world impacts of abortion restrictions and guide support strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has documented policy impacts in other contexts, and this study builds on that groundwork with rapid-response data collection.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Foster, Diana Greene — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Foster, Diana Greene
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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.