https://pittplusme.org/study/catalyst
PA CATALYST Focus Group Discussion - Pennsylvanians 18-49
STUDY BASICS
Are you a Pennsylvanian between the ages 18-49? This research study wants your opinion on abortion and contraceptive care in Pennsylvania.. They hope to understand your thoughts, beliefs, and opinions on related policies. Participation involves a focus group discussion that will last for approximately 1.5 hours. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The goal for these focus groups is to understand your experiences and perspectives on policies about contraception and abortion in our state that may affect you, your communities, and people you care about.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Age 18-49
- Resident of Pennsylvania
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participant will participate in a focus group discussion hosted by the University of Pittsburgh. These focus group discussions intend to explore social norms, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors relating to contraception and abortion, and to policy governing access to these services. The discussion will last for approximately 1.5 hours.
IRB: STUDY25100016A
- CATALYST Focus Group Discussion
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Tamar Krishnamurti
Tamar Krishnamurti, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Krishnamurti’s research interests include the design of effective communications, decision aids, and interventions for both domestic and international populations as well as medical decision making, mHealth, and risk perception and communication.