The attitudes of homeless women in London towards contraception.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To gain a clearer understanding of the attitudes of homeless women towards contraception in central London.

Background

Homeless women are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. This makes it imperative to address the health needs of this population. Evidence regarding the obstacles homeless women face when using contraception and accessing sexual/reproductive care is sparse, and almost non-existent in the United Kingdom (UK). American research has identified past experiences of women suffering side effects and their fear of serious health risks as deterrents of sustained contraceptive use among this population.

Method

This study used convenience sampling and semi-structured face-to-face interviews. During the interview, a topi

SUBMITTER: Shah P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6749551 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature