Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Karen Peacock"
- Karen Peacock's recent research focuses on improving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes by assessing community-level inequities and contraceptive efficacy based on social determinants of health.
- Her latest study, published in 2024, developed the Local Social Inequity in SRH (LSI-SRH) index to evaluate the risk factors influencing equitable access to SRH care, emphasizing the role of publicly funded family planning services.
- Additionally, Peacock has contributed to various studies on contraceptive effectiveness, including evaluations of latex and nonlatex condoms, highlighting the importance of accurate measurement of condom failures to enhance public health strategies for preventing unintended pregnancies and STIs.