Reproductive health knowledge and preferences in adolescent rheumatology patients: a convergent mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) guidelines exist for adults with rheumatic diseases (RDs), but not for their adolescent counterparts. SRH discussions are regarded as important areas of discussion by pediatric rheumatology providers. However, adolescents with RDs have unique needs that are not well elucidated. The purpose of this study was to explore SRH knowledge and information sources among female adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), or an overlap disease given their increased risk for SRH-related adverse outcomes.

Methods

This convergent mixed methods study sought to survey and interview participants from a healthcare system in central Pennsylvania. E

SUBMITTER: Rosado AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature