Ariana H. Bennett
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About Ariana
Bennett conducts mixed methods research on sexual and reproductive health using a health equity lens. Her research interests include abortion access, sexual and reproductive health and healthcare, person-centered measurement approaches, LGBTQ+ health, and reproductive equity and justice. Bennett is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity (SHARE) Program at the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare where she works on projects related to person-centered contraceptive access, misinformation about birth control on social media, and birth equity.
Contributions
Biden Administration RFI Re: Insurance Coverage for OTC Products
Publications
Presents new data from the U.S. on preferred contraceptive method use, highlighting that traditional metrics often ignore individuals' self-defined needs. Finds that 25.2% of respondents wanted a different contraceptive method, citing reasons like side effects and logistical barriers. Suggests that approximately 8.1 million people in the U.S. are not using their preferred method, emphasizing the need for holistic, person-centered approaches to improve contraceptive access.
Describes the prevalence of considering, wanting, and not obtaining a wanted abortion among a nationally representative sample of 15–44-year-olds in the United States who had ever been pregnant. Reasons for not obtaining an abortion included personal decisions and barriers related to finances, logistics, or information.
Examines how hospital policies and colleague opposition impact abortion provision in U.S. teaching hospitals. Reveals that interprofessional opposition to abortion is widespread in U.S. teaching hospitals, emphasizing the need for interventions that prioritize patients’ needs while recognizing the challenges hospital colleagues face in their abortion participation decisions.
Describes the perceptions and experiences of family physicians when women request "early" intrauterine device (IUD) removal. Reveals that physicians often regard IUDs as the best contraceptive option and tend to encourage patients to keep them, and experience mixed or negative feelings when patients decide to remove them. Findings emphasize the importance of respecting patient requests for IUD removal to support reproductive autonomy and maintain a positive doctor-patient relationship.
Describes the thoughts and experiences of women who report discussing intrauterine device (IUD) removal within 9 months of insertion. Findings demonstrate that physician resistance to IUD removal can negatively impact patient satisfaction and the doctor-patient relationship, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care in contraceptive services.