Contraceptive use and pregnancy plans among women of reproductive age during the first Australian COVID-19 lockdown: findings from an online survey

被引：25

作者：

Coombe, Jacqueline ^{[1
]}

Kong, Fabian ^{[1
]}

Bittleston, Helen ^{[1
]}

Williams, Hennie ^{[1
,2
]}

Tomnay, Jane ^{[3
]}

Vaisey, Alaina ^{[1
]}

Malta, Sue ^{[1
,4
]}

Goller, Jane ^{[1
]}

Temple-Smith, Meredith ^{[5
]}

Bourchier, Louise ^{[1
]}

Lau, Andrew ^{[1
]}

Hocking, Jane S. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Melbourne, Melbourne Sch Populat & Global Hlth, Carlton, Vic, Australia

[2] Alfred Hlth, Melbourne Sexual Hlth Ctr, Carlton, Vic, Australia

[3] Univ Melbourne, Ctr Excellence Rural Sexual Hlth, Dept Rural Hlth, Carlton, Vic, Australia

[4] Natl Ageing Res Inst, Parkville, Vic, Australia

[5] Univ Melbourne, Dept Gen Practice, Carlton, Vic, Australia

来源：

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE | 2021年 / 26卷 / 04期

基金：

英国医学研究理事会;

关键词：

Reproductive health; contraception; pregnancy plans; COVID-19; sexual health;

D O I：

10.1080/13625187.2021.1884221

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

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 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.

引用

页码：265 / 271

页数：7

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