& #x2018;The chances are zero & #x2019;: a qualitative study on perceived susceptibility to pregnancy among women experiencing homelessness

Annalynn M. Galvin, Ashvita Garg, Stacey B. Griner, Anelise K. Diener, Erika L. Thompson As women experiencing homelessness are at higher risk of unintended pregnancy and have less access to contraception, this study explored how contraception affected perceived risk of pregnancy. The 19 women experiencing homelessness were asked about how contraception affected pregnancy risk, pregnancy desire, pregnancy attitudes, and current contraception use. Interview themes included contraception efficacy, positive pregnancy desire, and abstinence, which may explain the lack of actual contraception use and better explain contraception and pregnancy preferences for women experiencing homelessness.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research