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Contraceptive use and pregnancy plans among women of reproductive age during the first Australian COVID-19 lockdown: findings from an online survey.
Coombe, Jacqueline; Kong, Fabian; Bittleston, Helen; Williams, Hennie; Tomnay, Jane; Vaisey, Alaina; Malta, Sue; Goller, Jane; Temple-Smith, Meredith; Bourchier, Louise; Lau, Andrew; Hocking, Jane S.
  • Coombe J; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Kong F; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Bittleston H; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Williams H; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Tomnay J; Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health, Carlton, Australia.
  • Vaisey A; Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health, Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Australia.
  • Malta S; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Goller J; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Temple-Smith M; National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.
  • Bourchier L; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Lau A; Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
  • Hocking JS; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care ; 26(4): 265-271, 2021 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1091337
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 AND

METHODS:

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.
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Texto completo: Disponível Coleções: Bases de dados internacionais Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis / Anticoncepção / Comportamento Contraceptivo / Serviços de Saúde Reprodutiva / COVID-19 / Acesso aos Serviços de Saúde Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional / Estudo prognóstico / Pesquisa qualitativa Limite: Adulto / Feminino / Humanos / Gravidez País/Região como assunto: Oceania Idioma: Inglês Revista: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Assunto da revista: Medicina Reprodutiva / Serviços de Planejamento Familiar Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: 13625187.2021.1884221

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Texto completo: Disponível Coleções: Bases de dados internacionais Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis / Anticoncepção / Comportamento Contraceptivo / Serviços de Saúde Reprodutiva / COVID-19 / Acesso aos Serviços de Saúde Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional / Estudo prognóstico / Pesquisa qualitativa Limite: Adulto / Feminino / Humanos / Gravidez País/Região como assunto: Oceania Idioma: Inglês Revista: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Assunto da revista: Medicina Reprodutiva / Serviços de Planejamento Familiar Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: 13625187.2021.1884221