Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health among women with induced abortion.

ABSTRACT: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has already been declared a global pandemic. To our knowledge, there is very little information regarding the effects of COVID-19 on women seeking reproductive health services, specifically abortion. This study was aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on reproductive and sexual health among women seeking abortion services. We conducted a series of preliminary analyses using data collected from ten maternal and child health hospitals of seven provinces in China before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. The present study showed that a significant decrease was observed in the frequency of sexual intercourse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, a significant increase in contraceptive use including condom, rhythm method and coitus interruptus

SUBMITTER: Tu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8357919 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature