Background: Contraceptive usage has been associated with improved maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. Despite significant resources being allocated to programs, there has been sub-optimal uptake of contraception, especially in the developing world. It is important therefore, to granulate factors that determine uptake and utilization of contra...
Published in Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Being older and having a primary care provider early in their training increased the odds of LARC usage among adolescents in a large Massachusetts health system. Across primary care specialties, educating providers about the appropriate uses of LARC methods in nulliparous adolescents might facilitate LARC usage.
Published in BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Immediate insertion of LNG-IUS following MTOP at 9-20 weeks of gestation is feasible and safe.
Published in Contraception
Efforts are needed to improve rates of provision of postpartum care and high quality contraceptive services to low income women in California, particularly following pregnancies complicated by diabetes.
Published in The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
A pregnancy prevention texting intervention was feasible and acceptable among adolescent females in the emergency department setting.
Published in South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
Progress in reducing unintended pregnancies in South Africa is slow. The implant, introduced in 2014, expanded the range of available longacting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) and held much promise. Uptake, however, has declined precipitously, in spite of its ‘unmatched effectiveness’ and high levels of satisfaction for most users. We propose po...
Published in The journal of headache and pain
Several data indicate that migraine, especially migraine with aura, is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and other vascular events. Of concern is whether the risk of ischemic stroke in migraineurs is magnified by the use of hormonal contraceptives. As migraine prevalence is high in women of reproductive age, it is common to face ...
Published in Contraception
Women in the USA are interested in multipurpose prevention technologies, particularly those women who currently use contraception or are concerned about their risk of infection. Our results emphasize the importance of moving forward with MPT development as well as continued HIV/STI prevention education.
Published in The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
Access to information about contraception in pharmacies and clinics is high, but efforts must be made to provide 100% coverage to adolescents. The quality of contraception services in pharmacies and clinics is poor and nonequitable, favoring older and nonindigenous adolescents. Clinics and pharmacies must strive to comply with international AFS gui...
Published in Reproductive health
Our study identifies a number of barriers to family planning that have yet to be adequately addressed by existing programs in Chiapas' poorest regions, and calls for reinvigorated efforts to provide effective, acceptable, and culturally appropriate interventions for these communities.
