Research and publications exploring the intersections of public health, policy, and Reproductive Justice—grounded in evidence, driven by impact.
Book by
Regina Davis Moss
Reproductive health and sexual well-being are important parts of human health. But for Black women, research and education tend to focus on negative risks and outcomes. This book offers a comprehensive look at the determinants of Black women’s reproductive health and sexuality and shares evidence-based programs, policies and promising solutions that support Black women in leading healthy and safe lives.
Contributor and Braintrust Member
Reproductive Justice at the Crossroads: Black Communities Navigating Care Deserts in Post-Roe America
A sharp look at how post-Roe restrictions and long-standing racist narratives have deepened reproductive health inequities for Black communities, and outlines a Reproductive Justice path toward equitable care and community-centered solutions. .
Invited Chapter by
Regina Davis Moss
Dispelling Negative Stereotypes and Images: Black Girl Magic, Black Girls Rock!
A critical examination of the historical narratives and beliefs about Black women and girls in the United States.
Antiracism as Health Policy: Race, COVID-19, and Policy Reform
Dr. Davis Moss moderates the closing panel in a three-part series examining antiracist policy solutions informed by data.
Affordable Housing for Community and Personal Well-being
Dr. Davis Moss discusses the impact of housing on health during part two of the “Affordable Housing and (Re)building the American Dream” conference to address racial, tribal, economic, and health disparities in the wake of COVID-19.
Guest Editor of special issue on Racism as a Public Health Crisis
There is growing evidence that an underlying barrier to effective research, interventions, and policies that reduce health disparities is a focus on race rather than multiple dimensions of racism. Drs. Georges Benjamin, Regina Davis Moss, and Camara P. Jones offer a valuable opportunity to document the existence of health inequities stemming from structural and institutional racism.
Mental Health as a Public Health Issue
Dr. Benjamin, in conversation with Dr. Davis Moss, reflects on U.S. mental health care during her tenure, the continued need to address mental illness as a public health issue, and what government, advocates, and others can do to help.
Hope and Healing Through Arts Education
Disruptive and anti-social behaviors in youth have been linked to chronic stress and trauma arising from institutional racism, toxic environments and structural violence, which leave communities feeling traumatized and hopeless. Providing spaces and opportunities for youth to heal, hope, imagine and create through youth development and engagement activities can be transformational and spark social change. This presentation highlights an effective strategy at the nexus of health and arts education that is helping youth address some of today’s most pressing social issues.
Gestational Weight Gain and Risk of Infant Death in the United States
Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing their baby in its first year of life. In order to improve the likelihood of healthy outcomes for mothers and infants, it is important childbearing women have pregnancy weight gain goals specific to their BMI.