Improving access to contraceptive care for Latina immigrant families through pediatric care.
Official title: Utilizing pediatric primary care connections to advance reproductive health
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10931626 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier for Latina immigrant families to access birth control and reproductive health services through their children's doctor visits, so they can get the support they need for healthier families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $173,880 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HD110615-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931626 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latina immigrant families with children aged 0-11 years who face barriers to accessing contraceptive care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Latina immigrant community or those without children in the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing reproductive health services for Latina immigrant families by leveraging pediatric primary care settings. It aims to identify and address the structural barriers that prevent access to contraceptive care, particularly for families with children aged 0-11 years. The approach is person-centered, meaning it will consider the unique cultural and historical contexts of the communities involved. By implementing targeted interventions within pediatric clinics, the research seeks to improve contraceptive access and ultimately support better maternal and child health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to contraceptive care for Latina immigrant families, leading to better health outcomes for mothers and children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions in pediatric settings can effectively improve access to health services, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Caballero, Tania Maria — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Caballero, Tania Maria
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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.