Contraceptive Attitudes and Beliefs of Women With Sickle Cell Disease: A Qualitative Study.

Andrea H RoeJessica WuArden McAllisterShelley AragoncilloEsofi NunyiSamuelle VoltaireAllyson PishkoFarzana SayaniMorine Cebert

Published in: Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health (2024)

Women living with SCD are influenced by many factors similar to those documented for other populations when making decisions about contraception. However, SCD amplifies both the importance and risks of contraception and may also complicate individuals' autonomy and contraceptive access. Hematology and reproductive health providers should recognize the risk of coercion, maximize patients' reproductive agency, and coordinate reproductive health counseling for patients with SCD.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
polycystic ovary syndrome
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
metabolic syndrome
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected
antiretroviral therapy