Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health among women with induced abortion.
Sci Rep
; 11(1): 16310, 2021 08 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1354118
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has already been declared a global pandemic. To our knowledge, there is very little information regarding the effects of COVID-19 on women seeking reproductive health services, specifically abortion. This study was aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on reproductive and sexual health among women seeking abortion services. We conducted a series of preliminary analyses using data collected from ten maternal and child health hospitals of seven provinces in China before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. The present study showed that a significant decrease was observed in the frequency of sexual intercourse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, a significant increase in contraceptive use including condom, rhythm method and coitus interruptus whereas a decrease in choosing oral contraceptives were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the pandemic was associated with increased intention of seeking induced abortion due to social factors. Future research should look into the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Reproduction
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Abortion, Induced
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Sexual Health
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
Sci Rep
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S41598-021-95868-w
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