Contraceptive use and contraceptive counselling interventions for women of reproductive age with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A lack of clarity exists regarding contraceptive uptake and counselling among women with cancer, despite these women having unique family planning needs. This study aimed to systematically review the available literature and produce an overall summary estimate of contraceptive use and counselling among women with cancer across the cancer care continuum.

Methods

A systematic search of articles reporting on contraceptive counselling and/or contraceptive use among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) with cancer across the cancer care continuum (e.g. diagnosis, treatment, survivorship) was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Maternity and Infant Care and Cochrane Library. Two independent reviewers conducted the data screening, data extraction and risk of bias as

SUBMITTER: Harris ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9759910 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature