Confidentiality in Family Planning Services for Young People: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Family planning services are essential for reducing high rates of unintended pregnancies among young people, yet a perception that providers will not preserve confidentiality may deter youth from accessing these services. This systematic review, conducted in 2011, summarizes the evidence on the effect of assuring confidentiality in family planning services to young people on reproductive health outcomes. The review was used to inform national recommendations on providing quality family planning services.

Evidence acquisition

Multiple databases were searched to identify articles addressing confidentiality in family planning services to youth aged 10-24 years. Included studies were published from January 1985 through February 2011. Studies conducted outside the U.S., C

SUBMITTER: Brittain AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4579525 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature