Hidden in plain sight: A systematic review of coercion and Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive methods (LARC).

ABSTRACT: In recent years there has been extensive promotion of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) globally to increase access to what is widely considered a highly effective contraceptive method. Yet, despite these efforts, evidence points towards the worrying propensity for LARCS to be associated with coercion. Hence, we undertook a meta-narrative review across nine databases to draw together the heterogeneous and complex evidence on the coercive practices associated with LARC programs. A total of 92 papers were grouped into three metanarratives: (1) law, (2) public health and medicine, and (3) the social sciences. Across disciplines, the evidence supports the conclusion that coercive practices surrounding LARC programs always target marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded population(s)

SUBMITTER: Boydell V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10437997 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature