Laura E. T. Swan
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View article: “It All Starts by Listening:” Medical Racism in Black Birthing Narratives and Community-Identified Suggestions for Building Trust in Healthcare
“It All Starts by Listening:” Medical Racism in Black Birthing Narratives and Community-Identified Suggestions for Building Trust in Healthcare Open
This study documents Black Wisconsinites’ birthing experiences and their proposed solutions to improve Black birthing people’s trust in healthcare. Between 2019 and 2022, we conducted semi-structured, longitudinal interviews (both individu…
View article: Pets and politics: Associations between pet ownership, political views, and voting intentions
Pets and politics: Associations between pet ownership, political views, and voting intentions Open
Pet ownership is widespread in the United States, yet little research has explored the relationship between pet ownership and political views. Given recent political discourse, particularly narratives and stereotypes pertaining to “childle…
View article: The importance of patient-centered contraceptive care: Linking provider contraceptive coercion to patient psychological distress and mental well-being
The importance of patient-centered contraceptive care: Linking provider contraceptive coercion to patient psychological distress and mental well-being Open
People who perceived coercion in their contraceptive care reported higher levels of psychological distress and worse mental well-being, underscoring the importance of safeguarding patients' autonomy during contraceptive counseling to suppo…
View article: Patient Preferences or Provider Pressure? The Relationship Between Coercive Contraceptive Care and Preferred Contraceptive Use
Patient Preferences or Provider Pressure? The Relationship Between Coercive Contraceptive Care and Preferred Contraceptive Use Open
Background/Objectives: Coercion in contraceptive care occurs when healthcare providers unduly influence patients to use or not use birth control. Contraceptive coercion is antithetical to quality patient-centered care. However, it is uncle…
View article: “Childless cat ladies” and the 2024 US presidential election
“Childless cat ladies” and the 2024 US presidential election Open
Introduction : This study, part of a larger research project assessing the political views of people with pets (dogs and cats), investigates the political views and life satisfaction of women without children who own cats. The research aim…
View article: Healthcare Provider-Based Contraceptive Coercion: Understanding U.S. Patient Experiences and Describing Implications for Measurement
Healthcare Provider-Based Contraceptive Coercion: Understanding U.S. Patient Experiences and Describing Implications for Measurement Open
Despite growing concerns over coercion in contraceptive care, few studies have described its frequency and manifestations. Further, there is no established quantitative method of measuring this construct. We begin to fill this gap by detai…
View article: Correction to: Unraveling Trouble Socializing: The Impact on the Intersection of Trauma, Substance Use, and Mental Disorders in Somali Refugee Youth
Correction to: Unraveling Trouble Socializing: The Impact on the Intersection of Trauma, Substance Use, and Mental Disorders in Somali Refugee Youth Open
View article: Physician beliefs about abortion safety and their participation in abortion care
Physician beliefs about abortion safety and their participation in abortion care Open
Although abortions are associated with extremely few adverse events, a sizable portion of surveyed physicians had incorrect perceptions of the safety of abortion. These beliefs were associated with decreased support and referrals for abort…
View article: Implicit and explicit racial prejudice among medical professionals: updated estimates from a population-based study
Implicit and explicit racial prejudice among medical professionals: updated estimates from a population-based study Open
UW-Madison Centennial Scholars Program, Society of Family Planning Research Fund, UW Center for Demography and Ecology, the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps Program and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
View article: Health care provider bias in the Appalachian region: The frequency and impact of contraceptive coercion
Health care provider bias in the Appalachian region: The frequency and impact of contraceptive coercion Open
Objective To investigate the frequency and impact of contraceptive coercion in the Appalachian region of the United States. Data Sources and Study Setting In fall 2019, we collected primary survey data with participants in the Appalachian …
View article: Policy impacts on contraceptive access in the United States: a scoping review
Policy impacts on contraceptive access in the United States: a scoping review Open
Contraceptive access is influenced by policy decisions, which can expand and constrict the contraceptive options available. This study explored the impact of recent US federal policies on contraceptive access by identifying and reviewing e…
View article: Mistreatment in health care among women in Appalachia
Mistreatment in health care among women in Appalachia Open
Good quality patient care requires health care providers to respect the humanity and autonomy of their patients. However, this is not achieved in all settings. This study used cross-sectional survey data including open-ended text responses…
View article: Born on the Wrong Side of the Tracks: Exploring the Causal Effects of Segregation on Infant Health
Born on the Wrong Side of the Tracks: Exploring the Causal Effects of Segregation on Infant Health Open
View article: Pathways to reproductive autonomy: Using path analysis to predict family planning outcomes in the United States
Pathways to reproductive autonomy: Using path analysis to predict family planning outcomes in the United States Open
In the United States, about half of pregnancies are unintended, and most women of reproductive age are at risk of unintended pregnancy. Research has explored predictors of contraceptive use and unintended pregnancy, but there is a lack of …
View article: The impact of US policy on contraceptive access: a policy analysis
The impact of US policy on contraceptive access: a policy analysis Open
View article: Working towards Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care in the Refugee Resettlement Process: Qualitative Inquiry with Refugee-Serving Professionals in the United States
Working towards Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care in the Refugee Resettlement Process: Qualitative Inquiry with Refugee-Serving Professionals in the United States Open
Trauma-informed care (TIC) approaches have gained popularity in various contexts of human services over the past decades. However, relatively little has been explored about how it is applicable and built into services for refugee populatio…
View article: Risk and Protective Factors for Common Mental Disorders among Urban Somali Refugee Youth
Risk and Protective Factors for Common Mental Disorders among Urban Somali Refugee Youth Open
View article: Capacity Building for Refugee Mental Health in Resettlement: Implementation and Evaluation of Cross-Cultural Trauma-Informed Care Training
Capacity Building for Refugee Mental Health in Resettlement: Implementation and Evaluation of Cross-Cultural Trauma-Informed Care Training Open
View article: Family Planning Practices in Appalachia: Focus Group Perspectives on Service Needs in the Context of Regional Substance Abuse
Family Planning Practices in Appalachia: Focus Group Perspectives on Service Needs in the Context of Regional Substance Abuse Open
Reproductive health disparities in the Appalachian region may be driven by barriers to healthcare access. However, the barriers specific to accessing family planning services in Appalachia have not yet been identified from the perspectives…
View article: Qualitative exploration of critical health literacy among Afghan and Congolese refugees resettled in the USA
Qualitative exploration of critical health literacy among Afghan and Congolese refugees resettled in the USA Open
Objectives: Previous research that revealed a high prevalence of low health literacy among immigrants and refugees tended to over emphasise functional health literacy as a risk factor for low health status and poor disease management. Desp…