Improving Reproductive Healthcare Access with Telehealth
Telehealth and Reproductive Health Equity
This project looks at how telehealth can make reproductive healthcare more accessible and fair for people who have faced barriers to care.
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-11125778 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people, including those from diverse backgrounds, low-income communities, and immigrant populations, often find it hard to get the reproductive healthcare they need. This project explores how using telehealth, like video calls or online services, might help overcome challenges such as distance, cost, and language barriers. We want to understand if telehealth can provide care more quickly and affordably, reach people in underserved areas, and discover what aspects of telehealth patients find most helpful. We will gather information from 2,000 patients seeking reproductive health services, some using telehealth and others in-person, to learn about their experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are individuals from historically marginalized groups, including people of color, low-income individuals, and immigrants, who are seeking reproductive healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who lack access to technology, digital literacy, or reliable internet may not directly benefit from telehealth options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better and fairer access to reproductive healthcare services for everyone, especially those who have historically faced difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: While telehealth has shown promise in improving access for primary care, this specific project explores its effectiveness and patient preferences within reproductive healthcare for marginalized populations.
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.