Celebrating Lisset Dumet: Women’s Health Issues Editor’s Choice for Groundbreaking Research on Paid Parental Leave

We are thrilled to celebrate Lisset M. Dumet, a PhD candidate and researcher from the Oregon Health & Science University – Portland State University School of Public Health, for her remarkable contribution to women’s health research. Her study, titled “Barriers to Accessing Paid Parental Leave Among Birthing Parents With Perinatal Health Complications: A Multiple-Methods Study,” has been selected as the Editor’s Choice in the prestigious Women’s Health Issues journal for the July/August 2024 issue.

Lisset Dumet’s study sheds light on a critical yet often overlooked issue: the accessibility of paid parental leave for parents facing perinatal health complications. Even in states like California, which boasts relatively generous paid leave programs, parents who could benefit most from these programs often find themselves struggling to understand and access the leave they are entitled to.

Karen McDonnell, Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health Issues and associate professor of prevention and community health at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, praises the study, stating:

“This study shows that it’s not enough to pass a family-friendly policy — careful implementation is also crucial to ensure everyone can benefit. Ideally, all states would not only ensure their workers have the right to paid parental leave, but that paid leave is accessible to all — and especially to those facing significant health challenges.”

To read the full study and explore the insights further, visit the Women’s Health Issues journal.