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Explore the latest public health research and insights about reproductive and sexual health.

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A Spike in Births and Other Potential Impacts of Texas’ Abortion Restrictions

August 31, 2023

Researchers estimated the increase in births in Texas and now plan deeper dives into the data to measure the impacts on women, children, and families.

An obstetric team performs a caesarean section delivery at the RSIA Tambak maternity clinic in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 10, 2020.

We Cannot Tackle Maternal Mortality Without Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Care

September 15, 2023

The discussion around maternal mortality rates is incomplete without noting the critical—yet often neglected role of—surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia care.

Johns Hopkins Receives NIH Award to Strengthen Maternal Health in the U.S.

September 01, 2023

Johns Hopkins has been awarded a grant from the NIH to establish a Maternal Health Data Innovation and Coordination Hub

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Don’t Forget About the Boys

August 22, 2023

Boys and male teens need more attention from the health care system, especially when it comes to sexual health and family planning issues.

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Why the FDA’s Approval of Opill Matters—And What’s Next

July 13, 2023

The FDA’s approval of Opill, the first OTC oral contraceptive pill, is coming at an opportune time. But will it be affordable and, most importantly, available?

Analysis Suggests 2021 Texas Abortion Ban Resulted in Nearly 9,800 Extra Live Births in State In Year After Law Went Into Effect

June 29, 2023

New study thought to be first to examine how Texas abortion ban may have impacted live births in the state.

Reproductive and Sexual Health Faculty Experts

Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of reproductive and sexual health? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Cynthia Schaffer Minkovitz

Professor

Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Cynthia Minkovitz, MD, MPP, focuses on enhancing the quality of preventive services for children and understanding how policies and programs impact child and family well-being.

Michele R. Decker

Professor

Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Michele Decker, ScD, leads research at the cutting edge of gender equity, and gender-based violence prevention and response, in close partnership with practitioners and communities most affected.

Saifuddin Ahmed

Professor

Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Saifuddin Ahmed, MBBS, PhD ‘96, his research includes reproductive epidemiology, particularly maternal mortality estimation; program evaluation for family planning and MCH care.

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Reproductive and Sexual Health Headlines

A Spike in Births and Other Potential Impacts of Texas’ Abortion Restrictions

We Cannot Tackle Maternal Mortality Without Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Care

Johns Hopkins Receives NIH Award to Strengthen Maternal Health in the U.S.

Don’t Forget About the Boys

Why the FDA’s Approval of Opill Matters—And What’s Next

Analysis Suggests 2021 Texas Abortion Ban Resulted in Nearly 9,800 Extra Live Births in State In Year After Law Went Into Effect

Reproductive and Sexual Health Faculty Experts

Cynthia Schaffer Minkovitz

Michele R. Decker

Saifuddin Ahmed

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