Improving access to reproductive healthcare through telehealth
Telehealth and Reproductive Health Equity
This study is looking at how using telehealth can make it easier for people from underserved communities, like people of color and those with low incomes, to get reproductive healthcare, and it will help us understand what works best for patients and what challenges they might face.
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 ID | NIH-10932256 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can enhance access to reproductive healthcare for historically marginalized populations, including people of color, low-income individuals, and immigrants. By enrolling 2,000 patients, the study aims to assess whether telehealth services can provide more timely and affordable care, particularly in areas facing significant health disparities. The research will also explore patient preferences regarding telehealth attributes and identify potential barriers such as technology access and digital literacy. The ultimate goal is to optimize telehealth services to reduce inequities in reproductive healthcare access.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from marginalized communities seeking reproductive healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking reproductive healthcare or those with adequate access to traditional healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to reproductive healthcare for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for telehealth in primary care, suggesting that this approach could effectively address healthcare access disparities.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Upadhyay, Ushma Desai — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Upadhyay, Ushma Desai
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.