Coerced Choice: Resigned Contraceptive Usership Among Individuals Affected by Reproductive Coercion

Discussions were moderated and recorded. Data were coded and then subjected to qualitative content analysis.ResultsTwenty community members participated. Participants described partner interference with reproductive and sexual health goals, including limitation of their contraceptive options. Although participants were able to access health care and use contraception as part of a goal to avoid pregnancy, they also reported dissatisfaction with their methods. Some participants described being forced to use an undesired form of contraception in the setting of reproductive coercion from abusive partners.DiscussionIndividuals affected by reproductive coercion may be able to access and exercise limited choice over their contraceptive options, but some may be unable to use the preferred method because of partners ’ behavior. Clinician awareness of the diversity of presentations of reproductive coercion, including individuals using long-acting reversible contraceptives, may facilitate individualized counseling and realignment of care with patient preferences.

Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - July 21, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kathryn E. Fay, Summer Corry, Rebecca G. Simmons, Jami Baayd Tags: Research Article Source Type: research