Community Perspectives on Contraception in the Context of the Zika Virus in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Implications for Communication and Messaging

Between January and October 2016, 575 symptomatic confirmed cases of Zika virus infection were reported in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Preventing unintended pregnancy among women who choose to delay or avoid pregnancy is a primary strategy to reduce these adverse outcomes.

Source: Womens Health Issues - March 12, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Anna W. Brittain, Euna M. August, Lisa Romero, Margaret Sheahan, Jamie Krashin, Charity Ntansah, Margaret A. Honein, Denise J. Jamieson, Esther M. Ellis, Michelle S. Davis, Eva Lathrop Tags: Original article Source Type: research