Ivy Ewald

Ivy Ewald, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her academic appointment reflects her contributions to medical research with a focus on women's health and behavioral studies.

Dr. Ewald's research interests span multiple areas of public health, with particular emphasis on women's health, sexual health, substance abuse research, HIV prevention, risk behavior analysis, and age-related health behaviors. Her work examines how age influences sexual decision-making and risk assessment, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Dr. Ewald's publication record demonstrates expertise in qualitative research methods applied to high-risk populations. Her notable 2014 publication in Womens Health Issues examined how age affects sexual risk behaviors and condom use attitudes among methamphetamine-using heterosexual women with histories of partner violence. This research connects concepts including condom use, methamphetamine use, age factors, risk-taking behavior, partner violence, and socioeconomic influences.

Her scholarly work has established connections with researchers across the UC system, particularly with colleagues at UCSD including Dr. Jamila Stockman, Dr. Thomas Patterson, and Dr. Shirley Semple. The conceptual landscape of her research includes 21 key concepts ranging from specific behaviors like condom use and sexual behavior to broader categories like age factors and socioeconomic influences.