Contraception and post abortion services: qualitative analysis of users' perspectives and experiences following Zika epidemic in Honduras.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy has severe consequences on the new-born. The World Health Organization declared the Zika outbreak to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in 2016. Health facilities in the regions most affected by Zika lacked the capacity to respond to the increased demand for contraception. The objectives were to explore healthcare users' perceptions regarding contraception, Zika prevention during pregnancy and post-abortion care (PAC) services in the context of a Zika outbreak in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and to follow these services over time.

Methods

This study was part of a broader implementation research study. We used qualitative research consistent with grounded theory approach. Semi-structured interviews a

SUBMITTER: Belizan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488691 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature