Research

RISE Research Core

RISE is first and foremost a center that focuses on research. Our goal is to advance the scientific understanding of the many factors that affect reproductive health access and outcomes in the Southeast. RISE's Research Core is comprised of six RISE-led research projects and one community-led research project focused on understanding and addressing social determinants of reproductive health.

RISE-Led Research Projects

Evaluating the Impact of Gestational Age Policies on Reproductive Healthcare Systems in the Southeast

This study is evaluating the effects of Georgia's 22-week abortion ban on reproductive health service delivery in the state.

The Changing Landscape of Publicly-Funded Reproductive Health Care in Georgia

This project is examining how changes in public funding for reproductive health care in Georgia have affected service delivery and health outcomes.

Pregnancy Related Care in Georgia's Emergency Departments (PRECEDE)

This project explores the factors that affect early pregnancy care delivered in emergency departments across Georgia.

Confidentiality and Parental Involvement Processes for Minors Seeking Reproductive Health Services

This study evaluates parental invovlement policies and judicial bypass processes for minors seeking abortion in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Engaging Georgia Faith Communities for Promoting Reproductive Health

The EnFaith project works with Georgia churches to develop an intervention to promote positive attitudes around reproductive health.

Evaluating Georgia Pregnancy Resource Centers' Services and Quality

This project provides a comprehensive, rigorous evaluation of the services provided by pregnancy resource centers, also known as crisis pregnancy centers.

Community-Led Research Projects

Improving Access to Medication Abortion Among Black and Latinx Women in Georgia

This project examines the factors affecting access to medication abortion for Black and Latinx women in Georgia. It is led by SisterLove, the oldest nonprofit servinc women at risk of HIV/AIDS in Georgia, in partnership with RISE.