Reproductive health needs of adolescent and young adult women with pediatric rheumatic diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to identify reproductive health knowledge gaps and topics that concern adolescent and young adult (AYA) women with pediatric rheumatic diseases and their parents.

Methods

Data collection occurred in two cohorts. In the first cohort, young women (15-20 years old) with pediatric-onset rheumatic conditions and their parents were recruited from a single, academic pediatric rheumatology center. In the second cohort, young women (18-25 years old) with pediatric-onset rheumatic conditions were recruited from a national conference for families with pediatric rheumatic diseases. This resulted in 20 adolescents and young adults (18.3 ± 2.4 years old), and 7 parent focus group participants. Focus group leaders facilitated discussions centered on

SUBMITTER: Carandang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7433038 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature