Research

The extensive body of my research is focused on exploring the critical determinants of individuals’ autonomy and their behaviours, such as their ability and willingness to access healthcare and medical treatment in diverse settings.

The research projects delve into various facets of health-related behaviours, ranging from maternal dietary habits, infant feeding practices, and seeking treatment for childhood illnesses in India to studying smoking behaviour among Canadian youth. Another issue that I continue to study is gender-based violence and individual autonomy, particularly in the context of South Asia.

My academic research is guided by my interest in understanding how socioeconomic factors, individual identities, public systems, and policies collectively influence individual behaviour and contribute to health disparities.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder and Reproductive Justice: Examining Unmet Needs for Mental Health and Social Services in a National Cohort

TK Taiwo, K Goode, PM Niles, K Stoll, N Malhotra, S Vedam

Health Equity 8 (1), 76-86