Understanding women's reproductive empowerment and contraceptive behaviors
Official title: Reproductive intentions and contraceptive behaviours
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11047912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how women's empowerment and the support of their partners can help women in Burkina Faso make better choices about their reproductive health, with the goal of reducing unintended pregnancies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $477,502 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD115290-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047912 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are partnered women of reproductive age living in Burkina Faso, along with their male partners.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in a partnered relationship or those outside the reproductive age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that influence women's sexual and reproductive empowerment in Burkina Faso, a country with high fertility rates and traditional gender roles. It aims to understand how women's empowerment, along with male influences, can help align reproductive intentions with behaviors, ultimately reducing unintended pregnancies. The study will utilize existing data from a longitudinal project and will include qualitative interviews with men to enrich the understanding of these dynamics. By analyzing data from partnered couples, the research seeks to identify predictors of changes in reproductive empowerment over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved reproductive health outcomes for women by enhancing their ability to make informed decisions about contraception and family planning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that empowering women in reproductive health can lead to significant improvements in family planning and reduced rates of unintended pregnancies.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moreau, Caroline — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Moreau, Caroline
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.