Female Reproductive Health and Contraception Use in CKD: An International Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Female reproductive health is recognized as a predictor of morbidity, mortality, and quality of life, although data in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are limited.

Study design

A mixed-methods study was employed. Phase 1 was an anonymous, internet-based survey. Phase 2 was semistructured interviews offered to all respondents upon survey completion.

Setting & participants

The survey was disseminated internationally from October 4, 2021, to January 7, 2022, to individuals aged 18-50 years with both a uterus and CKD diagnosis.

Outcomes

Menstrual health and contraceptive use by CKD stage (dialysis, nondialysis CKD, and transplant).

Analytical approach

Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Interview data wer

SUBMITTER: Chang DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10502408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature