Madeline Mahoney
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Mahoney's research focuses on sexual and reproductive healthcare. Her research has examined how structural factors shape abortion access, interest in methods of male contraception, and understanding people's IUD insertion experience as it relates to reproductive decision-making. Mahoney is a research specialist at the University of Minnesota Medical School and an incoming medical student.
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Explores whether people with vasectomies would have preferred an alternative contraceptive method, had one been available. Findings show about one-quarter of respondents said such an alternative likely would have changed their decision to undergo vasectomy, citing reversibility, avoiding surgery, and easier access as key reasons.
Examines which factors influence whether patients who choose long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) during medication abortion (MAB) counseling actually initiate it afterward. Results suggest that financial barriers—rather than personal or clinical characteristics—may limit LARC uptake after medication abortion, highlighting a need for further research to improve patient-centered access.
Examines decision stability when adolescents (13–17) and young adults (18–21) decide whether to learn genetic testing results. Findings show that reasons for wanting no or only some results centered on concerns about quality of life and reproductive futures, while curiosity motivated those who chose to learn all results.
Examines reproductive outcomes in adults with uteri exposed to chemical agents used by law enforcement, more commonly known as “tear gas”. Findings point to a possible connection between tear-gas exposure and disruptions in reproductive health, underscoring the need for urgent, rigorous safety research on these widely used chemical agents.