Monica Getahun

Monica Getahun is a Researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the School of Medicine and the Department of Reproductive Sciences. Her work focuses on maternal health, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, implementation science, and child & adolescent health, with a particular emphasis on populations in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Guinea).

Monica's research spans diverse topics including mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, interventions to improve maternal care, and HIV prevention and treatment strategies. She has contributed to studies on incentive-based adherence programs, person-centered maternity care, and social determinants of HIV outcomes.

Key trends in her recent publications (2025-2024) include qualitative analyses of reproductive choices post-fistula repair, evaluations of provider stress in Ghana, clinical trials for care improvement (CPIPE), and studies on water insecurity and HIV treatment adherence. Her work frequently intersects public health with reproductive medicine and behavioral sciences.