Integrating routine screening for pregnancy intention and contraceptive use into care of women who use alcohol or other drugs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There are high rates of unplanned pregnancy and low rates of contraceptive use in women with substance use disorders. Women who use drugs experience many barriers to health. In addiction treatment services in New South Wales, Australia, patients undergo routine health screening on treatment entry and annually thereafter. An integrated pregnancy and contraceptive screening tool was developed. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to report the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of this tool.

Methods

A pregnancy intention screening (PIS) tool was developed and integrated into the electronic medical record and the annual routine screening. This tool consisted of four yes/no questions about current pregnancy, future pregnancy plans and contraceptive use. Respo

SUBMITTER: Murnion B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11886487 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature