Research Studies

The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States - March 2018 / Download Report

This study by the the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds that abortion is a safe and effective form of healthcare. This non-partisan research was developed by an independent panel of 16 field experts who found that the biggest threat to quality abortion care is medically unnecessary regulations that raise costs and delay procedures for patients.

The U.S. Reproductive Health Investment Case - October 2017 / Download Report

This study commissioned by the Reproductive Health Investors Alliance (Rhia) Steering Committee , is a detailed landscape analysis of reproductive health needs in the U.S. The report covers factors that affect access to high-quality contraception and abortion services. This study aims to increase the amount of philanthropy and impact investment focused on high-impact opportunities to increase American women’s ability to manage their fertility in a safe and dignified manner.

Stand Up and Stand Out: The Business Case for Supporting Reproductive Rights - April 2019 / Download Report

Stand Up and Stand Out was created by Tara Health grantee NARAL to examine the case for employers and businesses to take a stance on reproductive rights. A poll conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NARAL found strong support for reproductive rights among workers and suggests that taking a public stance may have its benefits.”

The XX Factor: A Comprehensive Framework for Improving the Lives of Women and Girls - 2017 / Download Report

Created by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) with the support of Tara Health, The XX Factor examines the inequalities and opportunities experienced by women and girls, identifying the five dimensions of a woman’s life that are critical to her flourishing: Economic Empowerment, education, health, legal rights, and personal safety.  The report  identifies ways to measure progress in the lives and well-being of women and provided the first comprehensive and evidence-based framework to help funders take action. 

++2019 Rhia Study that is currently being updated