Disparities in contraceptive access and provision
Casey, F.; Gomez-Lobo, V.
Seminars in Reproductive Medicine 31(5): 347-359
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1526-4564 PMID: 23934695 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1348893Document Number: 576193
Even though contraceptive coverage expands under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, reducing disparities in contraceptive access and provision requires that all providers assess their patient's reproductive life plans and that health systems work to minimize institutional and socioeconomic barriers. In this article, the challenges of providing equal access to contraceptive care, as well as recommendations for encouraging the use of effective contraception among all reproductive age women are reviewed.