Contraception use among individuals with substance use disorder increases tenfold with patient-centered, mobile services: a quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) have disproportionately high rates of unintended pregnancy. Reducing harm associated with this risk and its biopsychosocial consequences requires evidence-based, non-coercive interventions that ensure access to contraception for individuals who choose to prevent pregnancy. We examined feasibility and impact of SexHealth Mobile, a mobile unit-based intervention that aimed to increase access to patient-centered contraceptive care for individuals in SUD recovery programs.

Methods

We conducted a quasi-experimental study (enhanced usual care [EUC] followed by intervention) at three recovery centers with participants (n = 98) at risk for unintended pregnancy. EUC participants were offered printed information on community lo

SUBMITTER: Hurley EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9986654 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature