Risk factors and health consequences of experiencing reproductive coercion: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reproductive coercion (RC) describes behaviours that interfere with an individual's reproductive autonomy and decision-making. RC can be a form of intimate partner violence and overlaps with other forms of gender-based violence, such as sexual violence. Health settings are well placed to identify and intervene to support patients experiencing RC, however, the lack of conceptual clarity on RC means that health providers are not easily able to identify those at risk of experiencing RC. To facilitate appropriate identification and development of interventions, there is a need to understand the risk factors related to experiencing RC and associated health consequences.

Aim

To assess the current scope of evidence in relation to risk factors and health consequences of

SUBMITTER: Saldanha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603526 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature