Sarah Danielson Compton

Sarah Danielson Compton is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is affiliated with the African Studies Center, serving on both the ASC Faculty and Executive Committee. Her primary academic appointment is in the Medical School's Obstetrics and Gynecology department.

Compton holds a Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Policy and an M.P.H. in Health Management and Policy, both from the University of Michigan, as well as a B.A. in Zoology from Miami University.

Her research focuses on reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ghana. Key areas of study include:

• Contraceptive discontinuation among Ghanaian women
• Barriers to safe abortion care
• Adaptation of sexual violence prevention programs to Ghanaian university campuses
• Domestic impacts of changes to Title X, the U.S. family planning program

Compton has not received any scientific awards listed in the provided texts.

No advising students or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

She is part of the African Studies Center and collaborates with teams adapting sexual violence prevention programs to Ghanaian institutions.