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Advancing a Measure of Sexual and Reproductive Well-Being Aligned With Core Values of Reproductive Justice and Human
Christine Dehlendorf1, Sheila Desai1, Jessica Danaux1
1Christine Dehlendorf and Shashi Sarnaik are with the Person-Centered Reproductive Health Program, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco. Sheila Desai, Jessica Danaux, and Jamie Hart are with the Coalition to Expand Contraceptive Access, Sacramento, CA. Carmen Green is with the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco. Joia Crear-Perry is with the National Birth Equity Collaborative.
This study introduces a new definition for sexual and reproductive well-being, moving beyond just the absence of negative outcomes. The goal is to create a population-level measure for positive sexual and reproductive health experiences.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Current frameworks for sexual and reproductive health primarily focus on adverse outcomes.
- There is a gap in measuring positive sexual and reproductive experiences and life satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive definition of sexual and reproductive well-being.
- To inform the creation of a population-level, self-reported measure for sexual and reproductive well-being.
Main Methods:
- An 18-month collaborative development process.
- A values-driven approach aligned with reproductive justice and human rights.
Main Results:
- A draft definition of sexual and reproductive well-being has been developed.
- A foundational approach for measure development has been established.
Conclusions:
- The developed definition and approach will guide the creation of a new measure for sexual and reproductive well-being.
- This measure aims to assess the extent to which systems support optimal sexual and reproductive experiences.
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