Understanding how reduced access to birth control affects women's lives
Life course impacts of reduced access to contraception
This project looks at how changes in access to birth control can shape women's social and economic well-being over their lifetime.
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 ID | NIH-11193279 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project uses new data to understand what happens when women have less access to birth control, focusing on a significant policy change in Texas. Researchers are building a large dataset called Reproduction in People's Lives (RIPL) that tracks fertility and life outcomes for nearly all reproductive-age women in the U.S. from 2000 to 2026. By linking this information with U.S. Census data, the project aims to show how reduced access to contraception can affect women's lives over time. This work will help us understand the real-world consequences of policies that change access to family planning services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding the experiences of reproductive-age women in the United States who have been affected by changes in contraceptive access.
Not a fit: Patients not directly impacted by changes in contraceptive access or those outside the reproductive age range may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide crucial information to policymakers and healthcare providers about the long-term effects of contraceptive access on women's health and socioeconomic outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the benefits of expanding contraceptive access are known, this project aims to provide the first estimates of the causal impact of *reduced* access in the U.S. using newly developed data.
Where this research is happening
Boulder, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado — Boulder, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevenson, Amanda Jean — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Stevenson, Amanda Jean
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.