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Youth Reproductive Equity
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US collaborative of researchers & physician-scientists providing evidence & thought leadership on adolescent sexual & reproductive health #TrustTeens
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YRE's own Brooke Whitfield finds U.S. adolescents and young adults face critical contraception knowledge gaps. To learn more about the gaps in knowledge young people are facing, check out Brooke's new study. doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
Image with megaphone graphic stating "Research from YRE's own Brooke Whitfield finds young people face critical contraception knowledge gaps" with the Youth Reproductive Equity logo along with the citation for the study: Whitfield, B., Larsen, C., & Steiner, R. J. (n.d.). Critical Gaps in US Adolescent and Young Adult Contraceptive Knowledge. Journal of Adolescent Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.07.003. Large green text bubble stating "Just over half of respondents knew that emergency contraception pills are different from abortion pills and that intrauterine devices do not cause abortions." attributed to Brooke whitfield, phd, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL), coauthor of Critical Gaps in US Adolescent and Young Adult Contraceptive Knowledge A bullet point list of key takeaways. The first bullet says: "Many adolescents and young adults are not receiving adequate sexual and reproductive health information before becoming sexually active." The second and final bullet says: "Urgent need for medically accurate contraception education for adolescents and young adults."
October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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YRE is proud to announce that our Director of Research, @lauralindberg.bsky.social was recently awarded @societyfp.bsky.social mentor of the year! Thank you Dr. Lindberg for everything you to do to support YRE’s trainees and other young scholars. Your continued guidance never ceases to amaze us!
“CONGRATULATIONS DR. LINDBERG! YRE Director of Research, Laura Lindberg, PhD, MA, is the 2025 recipient of the Society of Family Planning Mentor Award”. On the left there is a picture of Dr. Lindberg that has a white trim frame. Underneath the photo, there is the Society of Family Planning logo and a quote that reads “In recognition of demonstrated dedication to supporting and furthering the careers of a new generation of clinicians and scholars in the field of family planning”
September 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Since Dobbs, YRE has been committed to amplifying young people’s voices-conducting research that captures their experiences navigating Post-Roe America. Now more than ever, we are dedicated to advocating for evidence-based policies & practices that affirm their reproductive autonomy. #trustteens
June 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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AAP's latest guidelines on contraception for adolescents promotes evidence-based, person-centered care for young people. To learn more about how to tailor your contraceptive options counseling, read their new clinical report, co-authored by two YRE members.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
A large green speech bubble on an off-white background. Inside is a quote that reads "We recommend pediatricians explore a teen's reproductive health goals and birth control knowledge and preferences without making assumptions." Without making assumptions is underlined. The quote is attributed to Andrea J. Hoopes, MD, MPH. Underneath her name it states "YRE's Director of Clinical Linkages and co-author of AAP's latest policy statement".
June 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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We’re so excited to share that YRE members Mary Ott and Andrea Hoopes co-authored AAP's latest guidance on contraception for adolescents. This policy statement and clinical report will play a pivotal role in promoting patient centered care for young people nationwide!
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
June 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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New research from YRE's @lauralindberg.bsky.social & @juliemaslowsky.bsky.social finds that over 7 million girls ages 13-17 live in states that ban or severely restrict their abortion access! This means the majority of minors in the US now face stigmatizing barriers when seeking care. bit.ly/3EdIOnO
April 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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YRE members at @emoryrollins.bsky.social are currently seeking participants for an exciting new study aimed at learning more about parent, teen, and health provider communication! Want to take part in the TALKS study? Learn more at rsph.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_...
February 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Youth Reproductive Equity is so thrilled to join our members and colleagues here on Blue Sky! We're looking forward to using this new platform to share evidence and efforts to support young people and their bodily autonomy! #trustteens
November 25, 2024 at 5:11 PM