Linking family planning with infant vaccination services to improve postpartum contraception access
Increasing access to postpartum contraception by linking family planning and infant vaccination services
This study is looking to help new moms in rural India get easier access to birth control right after having a baby by combining family planning services with vaccination events for their infants, making it more convenient for them to make choices about their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10840827 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to postpartum contraception for women in rural India by integrating family planning services with community-based infant vaccination programs. By utilizing well-attended vaccination events, the project seeks to provide postpartum family planning care, addressing the high unmet need for contraception among postpartum women. The approach includes gender-transformative programming to empower women and couples in their contraceptive decision-making. The study will pilot test a program called PIVoT, which will be delivered by trained nurses during vaccination visits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum women and couples living in rural areas of India who are seeking family planning services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or those who do not reside in rural areas of India may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce unintended pregnancies and improve maternal and infant health outcomes in rural communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating gender-transformative approaches in family planning can lead to increased contraceptive use, indicating potential success for this novel integration strategy.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Averbach, Sarah — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Averbach, Sarah
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.