Reducing racial disparities in permanent contraception use
Official title: Disseminating PCOR findings to Reduce Racial Disparities in Surgical Sterilization
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11053598 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help women of color and those with chronic health issues make better choices about permanent birth control by sharing important information and ensuring their personal values are considered in the decision-making process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $499,999 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029432-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053598 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include women of color, those with chronic health conditions, and individuals living in rural areas who are considering permanent contraception.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not considering permanent contraception or who have already undergone the procedure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the racial and ethnic disparities in the use of permanent contraception, particularly among women of color and those with chronic conditions. By utilizing patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) findings, the project will adapt an advance care planning framework to help patients make informed decisions about their reproductive health. The approach emphasizes shared decision-making and effective communication, ensuring that patients' values and preferences are prioritized when considering permanent contraception versus alternatives. The research will focus on disseminating information about the safety and effectiveness of long-acting reversible contraceptives compared to surgical sterilization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients to make better-informed choices regarding their reproductive health, potentially reducing regret and improving overall satisfaction with contraceptive methods.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using patient-centered approaches to improve decision-making in reproductive health, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwarz, Eleanor Bimla — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Schwarz, Eleanor Bimla
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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.