Objectives. To compare the experiences of people who obtained abortions before the implementation of a state abortion ban with those seeking abortion after a ban. Methods. Using self-administered surveys (n = 855), we examined the abortion-seeking experiences of individuals recruited from clinics and call centers in 14 US states that implemented bans on abortion at all gestations, June 2022 to June 2024. We used bivariate analyses to compare differences in travel by ban status. Results. Most people (81%) who contacted a clinic or call center after a ban reported traveling to another state for an abortion; few (3%) continued their pregnancy to birth. Compared with those who accessed abortion in their state before a ban, postban travelers were less likely to drive and more likely to travel by bus, train, or airplane. Mean travel time (2.8 vs 11.3 hours), overnight stays (5% vs 58%), and mean travel costs ($179 vs $372) increased, as did mean pregnancy duration (7.7 vs 8.8 weeks) and the proportion occurring at 13 weeks or more duration (8% vs 17%). Conclusions. Travel burdens, costs, and delays in abortion have increased since the implementation of state abortion bans. (Am J Public Health. 2025;115(10):1713-1722. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308191).

Objectives. To evaluate a community health worker (CHW) intervention to decrease COVID-19 vaccine uptake disparities in historically disinvested communities of color. Methods. The New York City Health Department partnered with community-based organizations that served 75 zip code‒defined communities targeted for rapid response intervention. Analyses used community demographic and COVID-19 vaccine uptake data. Linear regression models evaluated high and low CHW outreach on community vaccine uptake between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. Results. Of 75 communities, 65 (85%) experienced high CHW outreach, which prioritized trauma-informed engagement with 4.2 million Black and Latino community residents. On average, residents were 70% Black and Latino. Significant differences existed between high and low outreach communities for baseline community COVID-19 vaccine uptake (44% vs 59%; P < .001). CHWs provided vaccine information to community residents 18 million times and increased community vaccine uptake from 44% to 76% (P < .001) in 1 year. Conclusions. This research expands the body of evidence documenting the essential role played by CHWs to change population health behaviors. Public Health Implications. Response readiness during public health crises relies on pre-established trust. When this is lacking, CHW outreach can bridge the gap. (Am J Public Health. 2025;115(6):910-919. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308039).

Objectives. To examine associations between adolescent dating violence (ADV) and suicide planning among girls and differences by race/ethnicity. Methods. Data were from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), a cross-sectional, nationally representative study of 9th- to 12th-grade adolescents from US high schools (n = 3886). We used weighted logistic regression to examine associations between ADV and suicide planning and assess moderation by race/ethnicity. Results. Compared with girls who did not experience any ADV, girls who experienced both physical and sexual ADV had increased odds of making a suicide plan (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 5.35; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.27, 8.74), and the effect size was stronger than for experiencing either type of ADV alone. The relationship between sexual ADV and suicide planning was exacerbated for Latina girls (AOR = 6.36; 95% CI = 3.96, 10.19) compared with White girls (AOR = 2.51; 95% CI = 1.45, 4.35). Conclusions. Experiencing any form of ADV is associated with increased odds of suicide planning among girls, with stronger impacts for Latina girls experiencing only sexual ADV. Public Health Implications. Prevention of suicide planning for Latina girls who experience sexual ADV may be strengthened by integrating contextually tailored suicide prevention into prevention programs addressing healthy relationships and prevention of sexual violence. (Am J Public Health. 2025;115(9):1388-1396. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308043).