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OB/GYN Global and Community Health Research
Advancing Health Equity at Home and Around the World
Our Division of Global and Community Health, in collaboration with academic and community partners, is dedicated to improving health outcomes and addressing health inequities both locally and globally. Our research projects span diverse areas such as cervical cancer screening in Botswana, gender-based violence in humanitarian crises, and quality of childbirth care in rural Mexico.
Additionally, we focus on enhancing maternal and child health in Ethiopia, addressing perinatal mood disorders in Tanzania, and promoting equity in pregnancy care for immigrant communities. Through these efforts, we aim to make a significant impact on global and community health.
Addressing Health Inequities and Improving Outcomes
The Division of Global and Community Health was established more than 10 years ago as a pioneering initiative positioned within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to build upon BIDMC's longstanding commitment to service. Grounded in the pillars of an academic medical institution—clinical care, medical education and research—our providers seek to improve health outcomes and address health inequities in communities both locally and globally.
About Our Research
In collaboration with our academic and community partners, our faculty is involved in various innovative research projects that seek to improve health outcomes and address health inequities in communities both locally and globally. Below is a brief summary of research from our Division of Global and Community Health.
Community Health
Our community health research priorities include:
- Equity in pregnancy care
- Shared decision-making with Spanish-speaking immigrants
- Community health exposure for OBGYN residents
- Addressing oral health disparities in pregnant women
- Phthalate exposure in immigrant women
- Chinese immigrant experiences with group prenatal care
- Barriers to care for transgender patients
- Doula support to improve perinatal experiences and equity in care
Global Health
Our global health research focuses on numerous areas, including:
- Cervical cancer screening in Botswana
- Gender-based violence in humanitarian crises
- Academic global health medical education and careers
- Improving quality of childbirth care in rural Chiapas, Mexico
- Enhancing nutrition and antenatal infection treatment for maternal and child health in Ethiopia
- Improving perinatal mood disorders in Tanzania
We welcome community partnerships, speaking engagements and opportunities to collaborate. Please email us to connect with a member of our team.
Global Health Team
Community Health Team
Division of Global & Community Health
The Division of Global & Community Health, part of the OB/GYN Department, offers exceptional patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
