Publications & Research

Peer-reviewed publications, systematic reviews, and policy contributions advancing health economics, maternal health, and women's empowerment through evidence-based research.

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2021 Peer-reviewed
Reproductive Health

Contraceptive knowledge among Nigerian students

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

Comprehensive analysis of contraceptive knowledge and access among university students in Nigeria.

2021 Policy Brief
Maternal Health

Identification of pregnancy‑associated deaths with SARS‑CoV‑2

Review to Action

Resource guide for identifying and addressing pregnancy-associated deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 Systematic Review
Pain Management

Medical cannabis & opioid dose reduction

Systematic Reviews

Systematic review examining the relationship between medical cannabis use and opioid dose reduction for chronic pain management.

2020 Peer-reviewed
Women's Empowerment

Women's empowerment & place of delivery

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health

Analysis of the relationship between women's empowerment indicators and delivery location choices.

2019 Peer-reviewed
Health Systems

Health system indicators & contraceptive use

Reproductive Health

Examination of health system factors influencing contraceptive use patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa.

2019 Peer-reviewed
Maternal Health

Suicide in pregnant & postpartum women

Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Epidemiological analysis of suicide rates and risk factors among pregnant and postpartum women.

2018 Peer-reviewed
Women's Empowerment

Measuring women's empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Frontiers in Psychology

Development and validation of the first comprehensive women's empowerment index for Africa using data from 19 countries.

2018 Systematic Review
Health Systems

Emergency transportation & pregnancy outcomes

Systematic Reviews

Systematic review of emergency transportation interventions and their impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

2017 Peer-reviewed
Women's Empowerment

Women's empowerment & modern contraception

Frontiers in Public Health

Analysis of the relationship between women's empowerment dimensions and modern contraceptive use.

2016 Peer-reviewed
Global Health

Predictors of HIV testing among youth

PLOS ONE

Investigation of factors influencing HIV testing behaviors among young adults in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Research Impact

13+
Peer-reviewed Publications
19
Countries in Empowerment Study
4+
Research Areas
8+
Years of Research