Scoping review protocol: exploration of the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of early postnatal contraception.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It is well documented that many women do not desire a short interpregnancy interval. Medical societies, government agencies and leaders in the field recommend that contraception should be part of maternity care. Short spaced and unplanned pregnancies increase the chances of mortality and morbidity in the mother and child. The WHO recommends a 24-month interpregnancy interval; however, short pregnancy intervals remain common. The goal of this scoping review will be to explore barriers and facilitators to the uptake of early postnatal contraception. A review of globally published literature relating to the implementation of a postnatal contraception service provision globally will be carried out which will highlight evidence gaps, strengths and weaknesses of studies asso

SUBMITTER: Cutter J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10551968 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature