Life course effects of less access to contraception
Official title: Life course impacts of reduced access to contraception
Funded at University of Colorado · NIH-11370013 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how reducing access to contraception affects women's social and economic outcomes over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $614,691 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD116105-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11370013 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are women of reproductive age in the United States, especially those who experienced or could be affected by restricted access to contraception.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not impacted by changes in contraception access or those outside the study’s geographic and temporal scope may see limited or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
Researchers will use a large, real-world policy change in Texas and a rich data link to track nearly all reproductive-age women in the U.S. from 2000 to 2026, focusing on fertility and human capital outcomes. They will create and analyze a longitudinal dataset that connects census data with individual information to see how access changes ripple through families and communities. The study aims to quantify causal effects of reduced access on things like education, employment, and economic stability, helping us understand who is most affected and when. This work could inform policies to minimize harms when access to contraception is restricted.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Insights from this research could guide policymakers to protect women’s health, education, and economic opportunities when contraception access is limited.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work links reduced access to higher teen birth rates and economic challenges, and this project builds on that by using a large, linked dataset to estimate causal effects.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado
Boulder, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevenson, Amanda Jean — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Stevenson, Amanda Jean
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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.