Eleanor Johnson
Thesis Title
Partnering the community to co-design comprehensive abortion care in Melbourne’s North.
Description of PhD project
Equitable access to abortion care is a fundamental component of sexual and reproductive health. Due to the sensitive nature of abortion care and potential vulnerability of the individuals who access these services, it is important that the needs of consumers are understood and prioritised to promote empowerment and optimise patient experience. However, there has been very little research partnering with women/consumers in this space.
This PhD project aims to develop a revised model of abortion care in partnership with consumers, providers and community stakeholders, that is tailored to consumers’ needs, optimises care, promotes equitable access and can cater to growing demand.
Supervisors
Biography
Ms Johnson is a Research Midwife at Northern Health and Lactation Consultant at Western Health. She is interested in sexual and reproductive health and health services research. She is a MACH-Track trainee and probationary PhD candidate at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on partnering with community to optimise abortion care through co-design.