ArticleBJGP open2022
Access to and use of contraceptive care during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK: a web-based survey.
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- Preference for Face-to-Face Contraceptive Service Delivery Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2025Article
- Disabled people faced greater challenges accessing sexual and reproductive health services in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Britain: evidence from the Natsal-COVID survey.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women's access to and experiences of contraceptive services in England: a qualitative study.BMJ sexual & reproductive health · 2024Article
- Mental Health and Contraceptive Knowledge in High Schoolers: Comparing Remote and In-Person Learning during COVID-19.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe first wave of lockdown measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK resulted in suspension of 'non-essential' services, including contraceptive care.
aimTo examine women's perceptions and experiences of contraceptive care in the UK during the first lockdown. DESIGN &
settingA cross-sectional survey during the lockdown period from March-June 2020.
methodAn online questionnaire was designed asking women aged 16-54 years their experiences of contraceptive care during lockdown. Questions were based on Maxwell's evaluation framework on access, acceptability, relevance or appropriateness, and equity. It was promoted on social media from 27 May-9 June 2020. A descriptive analysis was conducted of quantitative data and thematic analysis of free-text data.
resultsIn total, 214 responses were analysed. General practice was the source of contraception for 43.4% (
conclusionThe study highlighted the need for better information and signposting for contraception during lockdown. Contraception, including LARC, should be reframed as an essential service with robust signposting for pandemic planning and beyond.
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