This study sought to explore the perceptions of support for, and impact on, family planning and parenting, including lactation, among PA students (PA-S). This study suggests few PA-S are aware of programs and resources available within their programs and felt pressure to wait until after training to have children.

This study sought to establish a baseline understanding of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in PAs and PA students to guide intervention and preventive research. This study suggests that one in eight PAs and one in four PA students were at risk for moderate to severe depression and more than one in 10 PAs and one in five PA students were at risk for moderate to severe anxiety.