Articles: contraception.
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Review
Knowledge and attitude of deaf women in relation to contraceptive methods: A systematic review.
Communication barriers make it difficult for deaf women to access information about contraceptive methods, making them vulnerable to unplanned pregnancies. ⋯ Knowledge of contraceptives among deaf women was low; however, the attitude of acceptance of the use of contraceptive methods was favorable, despite the little access to more effective methods, especially among adolescents. The factor associated with low knowledge evidenced in the systematic review was communication barriers.
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This clinical update serves as a brief summary of recently published and potentially practice changing journal articles. We review recent publications related to contraceptive safety and efficacy. The article discusses updated medical eligibility recommendations, effectiveness of progestin-only pills (including the newly approved over-the-counter pill), safety of estrogen containing contraceptives in those with migraine, topiramate interactions with hormonal contraception, and the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with oral emergency contraception to improve efficacy.
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Introduction: Many Americans are not using the contraceptive method they prefer, but there has been limited study of how this may be related to health system barriers. We evaluated how such barriers to contraceptive care are related to unmet contraceptive preference in Mississippi and which contraceptive methods are preferred by those who report an unmet preference. Materials and Methods: Between September 2020 and February 2021, we used social media advertisements to recruit Mississippi residents 18-45 years of age, who were assigned female at birth, for an online survey. ⋯ Among respondents with unmet preference, short-acting hormonal, long-acting reversible, and permanent methods were most desired. Conclusion: We find that nearly two-fifths of reproductive-aged Mississippians with capacity for pregnancy are not using their preferred contraceptive method. Structural barriers to care are very common and are significantly associated with experiencing unmet contraceptive preference, undermining reproductive autonomy.
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Journal of women's health · Jan 2025
Abortion After Pregnancy Occurrence with Contraceptive Use Among Veterans.
Objective: Many people report becoming pregnant while using contraception. Understanding more about this phenomenon may provide insight into pregnant people's responses to and healthcare needs for these pregnancies. This study explores the outcome (e.g., birth, miscarriage, abortion) of pregnancies among Veterans in which conception occurred in the month of contraceptive use. ⋯ In adjusted models, pregnancies occurring in the month of contraceptive use were significantly more likely to end in abortion (aOR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.42-2.18) than live birth. Conclusions: Pregnancy while using contraception is common among Veterans; these pregnancies are more likely to end in abortion than live birth. Given widespread restrictions to reproductive health services across much of the United States, ensuring Veterans' access to comprehensive care, including abortion, is critical to supporting reproductive autonomy and whole health.
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To determine the prevalence of family planning practice among the parents of children affected with beta thalassemia major (BTM) and to determine the relationship between various factors and family planning practice in Makran division Balochistan. ⋯ The religious beliefs, economic status of the family, area of residence, and total number of children play a significant role in family planning practices among the parents of children affected with BTM.