Society of Family Planning Clinical Recommendations: Contraceptive Care in the Context of Pandemic Response.

ABSTRACT: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a burden to healthcare systems around the world and has changed the way people access health services, including contraception. This document sets forth guidance from the Society of Family Planning for providing contraceptive care in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including when access to healthcare is restricted due to pandemic response. It also outlines the role of telehealth for providing contraceptive care beyond the pandemic. Clinicians can use synchronous telemedicine visits and other forms of telehealth to provide many aspects of contraceptive care. Both audio-video and audio-only visits are acceptable forms of telemedicine. Access to permanent contraception should be maintained, especially in the postpartum period. C

SUBMITTER: Stifani BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9113767 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature