Anna Dichtl

Anna Dichtl is a Lecturer at the College of Social Work & Health, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, since April 2014. Her research focuses on power-critical and discrimination-sensitive obstetric care, gender and addiction, HIV/HCV among drug users, and qualitative research methods.

• Education: Magistra in Sociology (2013), Interdisciplinary Gender Studies (2011), both from Goethe-University Frankfurt.
• Current roles: Program Coordinator for Midwifery Science (B.Sc.) and editorial work for the Journal for Midwifery Science.

Her research bridges social work, public health, and addiction studies, emphasizing marginalized populations. Key projects include DRUSEC (urban drug scenes), HA-REACT (HIV/HCV harm reduction in prisons), and QUADROS (drug use and sexuality in queer communities).

Peer-reviewed articles highlight her expertise in HIV/HCV elimination strategies, chemsex among MSM, naloxon distribution, and prison health policies. She also contributes to non-peer-reviewed reports and editorial work, with a focus on translating research into practice.

Freelance activities include doula services for queer pregnancy and birth, and workshops on harm reduction. She is a member of organizations like the German Society for Midwifery Science and Akzept e.V., advocating for humane drug policies.