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Annie Glover

Assistant Professor of Health Policy, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chapter Member: Alabama SSN
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Dr. Glover’s research focuses on health policy, sexual & reproductive health (SRH), and substance use disorder (SUD). She applies a D&I science approach to her work, aiming to improve health systems and policy responsiveness in clinical settings. Dr. Glover has worked on HIV/AIDS in Uganda, family planning in the DRC, and rural health in Montana and Alabama. Prior to academia, Dr. Glover worked in politics and community organizing. She earned her PhD in Health Policy & Management from Tulane and holds graduate degrees in public administration and public health from the University of Montana.

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Contributions

Want La. Abortions to Decline? Provide Better Health Care

  • Mark J. VanLandingham
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In the News

Quoted by Katheryn Houghton in "Deadly High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy is on the Rise," Shots, NPR, September 20, 2024.
Quoted by Matt Volz in "More States OK Postpartum Medicaid Coverage beyond Two Months," KFF Health News, June 1, 2023.
Quoted by Nora Mabie in "‘Lucky I Even Made It’: Native Americans Face Barriers Accessing Lifesaving Maternal Care," The Missoulian, July 18, 2022.

Publications

"Obstetric Care in Rural Critical Access Hospitals: A Domestic Application of the World Health Organization Emergency Obstetric Care Framework in Rural Communities" (with Diane Brown, Carly Holman, and Megan Nelson). Journal of Rural Health 41, no. 2 (2025).

Examines the ability of rural critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Montana to handle obstetric emergencies, particularly in facilities without dedicated obstetric units. Finds that none of these hospitals were fully equipped to provide comprehensive emergency obstetric care, and only one met the criteria for basic care.

"Patient-Centered Respectful Maternity Care: A Factor Analysis Contextualizing Marginalized Identities, Trust, and Informed Choice" (with Carly Holman and Patrick Boise). BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth 24, no. 1 (2024).

Investigates how pregnant and postpartum individuals experience respect and autonomy in maternity care. Finds that people from marginalized groups—particularly American Indian/Alaska Native individuals, those with disabilities, and those facing social risk factors like food or housing insecurity—were more likely to report disrespect and loss of autonomy in their care.

"Expanding Access to Safe Abortion in DRC: Charting the Path From Decriminalisation to Accessible Care" (with Jean-Claude Mulunda, Pierre Akilimali, Dynah Kayembe, and Jane T. Bertrand). Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters 31, no. 1 (2023).

Examines the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) shift from restrictive abortion laws to a more supportive legal and policy framework.