Abstract The Sort and Sift, Think and Shift qualitative data analysis approach is an iterative
process where analysts dive into data to understand its content, dimensions, and properties …

This research explored Americans' responses to dual questions from the “Constructing the
Family II” survey asking if it was “all right” for wives and husbands to refuse to have children …

Prior research indicates that unintended pregnancy is associated with poorer maternal well-
being, decreased relationship stability, and compromised child health and development …

Although racial-ethnic disparities in rates of births unintended by women have received
substantial attention from demographers, little is known about the dyadic pregnancy …

As important as physical, mental, or social health is sexual health. Teenage pregnancy,
STDs/STIs, and unsafe abortions are just a few of the population health issues that can arise …

Quality interpersonal communication is essential in the development and maintenance of
any relationship, including marriage. As society adapts to new avenues of communication …

The life course approach and developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD)
concepts suggest that early intervention in critical periods reduces the risk of develo** non …

This thesis examines the marital household as a site and a set of relations that shapes
young married women's access to reproductive healthcare. I aim to develop a critical …

Family planning has been a cornerstone of American public health policy for decades
because of its potential to reduce unintended pregnancies, decrease related public …