WHGI Research
Informing Policy, Strengthening Programs, and Elevating Lived Experiences
Our Core Research Areas
Faculty, staff, and partners at the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health generate and translate evidence to inform policy, strengthen programs, and elevate lived experiences across global health systems. Our researchers are leading voices on reproductive health research and its subspecialties and have amassed a body of peer-reviewed articles in our core research areas: Abortion & Reproductive Rights; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; Contraceptive Dynamics & Access; Demographic Futures & Population Dynamics; Infertility; Maternal Health; Measurement & Evaluation; and Women’s Empowerment & Reproductive Coercion. Explore emerging insights and connect with top subject matter experts by reading about these research topics and explore:
"Is the drop in maternal deaths worldwide from safer childbirth care, or from fewer unintended pregnancies?" Study Link
"Can women in rural West Africa get treated for infertility, or is care only available in cities?" Study Link
"Why do most global health surveys only start asking girls about their sexual health at age 15?" Blog Link
Abortion and Reproductive Rights
Generating stronger evidence on abortion access, safety, and quality of care
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Measuring the knowledge, norms, and relationships that shape adolescent sexual and reproductive well-being
Contraceptive Dynamics and Access
Understanding method choice, use, and delivery systems to improve access and informed decision-making
Demographic Futures and Population Dynamics
Investigating how population change is reshaping economies, health systems, labor markets, and societies.
Infertility
Expanding recognition, research, and care for infertility within comprehensive reproductive health systems
Male Sexual and Reproductive Health
Expanding research on men as users, partners, and decision-makers in sexual and reproductive health
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Maternal Health
Improving care quality, outcomes, and access across the continuum of reproductive and maternal health
Measurement and Evaluation
Strengthening how we measure impact, generate evidence, and inform programs and policy
Women’s Empowerment and Reproductive Coercion
Addressing intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion to protect decision-making, safety, and access to care
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