Reproductive Health Care for Asian Immigrant Women
Use of Reproductive Health Care among Asian Immigrant Women
This project seeks to understand how Asian immigrant women use reproductive health care, considering their diverse backgrounds and immigration experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126572 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many Asian immigrant women face challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health care, leading to higher rates of unintended pregnancies. This project wants to gather important information about their experiences, looking at different ethnic groups and immigration statuses, including naturalized citizens, permanent residents, temporary workers, students, DACA recipients, and undocumented individuals. By collecting this detailed data, we hope to better understand the unique needs of this growing community. This will help us address health differences and improve care for Asian immigrant women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Asian immigrant women from various ethnic backgrounds and immigration statuses.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Asian immigrant women or those not seeking reproductive health care may not directly benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to better understanding and improved access to sexual and reproductive health services for Asian immigrant women.
How similar studies have performed: While past studies have touched on immigration status, this project is novel in its multi-city, mixed-methods approach and its detailed accounting for the diversity of Asian immigrant women's experiences and immigration statuses.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sudhinaraset, May — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Sudhinaraset, May
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.