Kari White

Kari White is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), concurrently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin, an MPH from Tulane University School of Public Health, and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Arizona.

Her research focuses on health service delivery models and policies influencing access to contraception, particularly among low-income and immigrant populations. Notable projects include evaluations of Texas family planning legislation, vasectomy utilization factors, and abortion access in the Southeast. She employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Dr. White is affiliated with the Lister Hill Center and the Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center at UAB. Her work addresses critical gaps in healthcare equity, with emphasis on policy impacts and vulnerable populations. While no specific grants or advising details are provided, her affiliations suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research initiatives.