Pregnant or recently pregnant opioid users: contraception decisions, perceptions and preferences.

Rebecca L FischbeinBethany G LaneseLynn FallettaKelsey HamiltonJennifer A KingDeric R Kenne

Published in: Contraception and reproductive medicine (2018)

Most of the study population participants stated they would utilize contraception, particularly Tier 1 LARC methods, if freely available; however, high rates of unintended pregnancy were observed in this sample. This indicates the need for contraception education, and addressing the procedural, logistical and economic barriers that may be preventing the use of LARC among this population.

Keyphrases

healthcare
pregnant women
chronic pain
primary care
pain management
quality improvement
decision making