Contraceptive use and pregnancy plans among women of reproductive age during the first Australian COVID-19 lockdown: findings from an online survey.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
; 26(4): 265-271, 2021 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-33615946
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Australia introduced 'lockdown' measures to control COVID-19 on 22 March 2020 which continued for a period of two months. We aimed to investigate the impact this had on sexual and reproductive health (SRH). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Australians aged 18+ were eligible to participate in an online survey from 23 April to 11 May 2020. We report on the experiences of 518 female participants aged <50 years. Pregnancy intentions and contraceptive use were analysed using descriptive statistics. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to investigate difficulty accessing SRH products and services. Qualitative data were analysed using conventional content analysis.RESULTS:
Most participants were aged 18-24 years, and indicated they were trying to avoid pregnancy. The oral contraceptive pill was the most common single method used however nearly 20% reported they were not using contraception. Women who were employed had less trouble accessing contraception during lockdown. Participants reported delaying childbearing or deciding to remain childfree due to COVID-19.CONCLUSION:
COVID-19 lockdown impacted the SRH of Australian women. Findings highlight the importance of continued access to SRH services and products during global emergencies.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis
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Anticoncepção
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Comportamento Contraceptivo
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Serviços de Saúde Reprodutiva
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COVID-19
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Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
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SERVICOS DE PLANEJAMENTO FAMILIAR
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália