Addressing contraceptive needs exacerbated by COVID-19: A call for increasing choice and access to self-managed methods.
Contraception
; 103(6): 377-379, 2021 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1157217
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of global contraception provision, exacerbating the barriers to access reproductive health services, leading to suspension of clinical services and disruption of supply chains. Critical to combatting this crisis is the expansion of healthcare to include self-care approaches to de-medicalize contraception and increase an individual's agency in determining what method they use, when they use it, and where they obtain it. Expanding the mix of self-administered contraceptives is essential for ensuring choice, access, and availability. We highlight advances in the self-care movement and actions needed to strengthen self-management approaches to maximize our chances of preventing a reproductive health crisis.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Contraception
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Contraceptive Devices
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Family Planning Services
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Self-Management
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COVID-19
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Health Services Accessibility
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Contraception
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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