Dr. Compton's research focuses on reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ghana. Specifically, Dr. Compton studies reasons for contraceptive discontinuation amongst Ghanaian women, identifying barriers to safe abortion care, and is currently part of a team adapting the sexual violence prevention program used at U-M to a college campus in Ghana, which is the first sexual violence prevention program undertaken at a Ghanaian university. Recently, Dr. Compton has launched a domestic research portfolio measuring the impacts of changes to Title X, the U.S.'s family planning program
- Ph.D., Health Services Organization and Policy, University of Michigan
- M.P.H., Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan
- B.A., Zoology, Miami University
Health Services Research and Policy Focus
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U-M Primary Appointment
Research Assistant Professor
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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