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Jessica Gipson is a Professor and the Fred H. Bixby Chair in Population and Reproductive Health at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research primarily focuses on reproductive health in lower-income settings, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore reproductive decision-making among women and couples. Dr. Gipson's interests include the formation and negotiation of fertility preferences, the correlation between reproductive preferences and sexual and reproductive health outcomes, and the influence of gender and socio-cultural contexts on reproductive communication and decision-making. She has published extensively in areas related to community health, maternal and child health, and sexual and reproductive health, addressing topics such as unintended pregnancy, fertility preferences, and the role of men in reproductive health decision-making. With a solid academic background that includes a PhD in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Gipson is committed to advancing research that informs public policy and improves health outcomes in vulnerable populations.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.