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ArticleAJOG global reports2025

Barriers and facilitators to telemedicine contraception among patients that speak Spanish: a qualitative study.

Marielle E Meurice, Gennifer Kully, Sarah Averbach, Antoinette Marengo, Jesse Nodora, Maricela Cervantes, Sheila K Mody

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Marielle E MeuriceDivision of Complex Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Meurice, Kully, Averbach and Mody).
Gennifer KullyDivision of Complex Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Meurice, Kully, Averbach and Mody).
Sarah AverbachDivision of Complex Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Meurice, Kully, Averbach and Mody).
Antoinette MarengoPlanned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, San Diego, CA (Marengo).
Jesse NodoraRadiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Nodora).
Maricela CervantesCalifornia Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Los Angeles, CA (Cervantes).
Sheila K ModyDivision of Complex Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Meurice, Kully, Averbach and Mody).

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Background: Telemedicine contraception services have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. There may be unique equity implications and language barriers for patients who speak Spanish. Objective: To identify the barriers and facilitators of telemedicine for contraception care among patients who speak Spanish using a community-based participatory research approach. Study Design: The study was designed and conducted in consultation with a community advisory board. We interviewed 20 patients after telemedicine and in-person contraception visits conducted in Spanish at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest in Southern California between April 2022 and May 2023. Telemedicine visits were conducted by audio only. Two coders analyzed the data using thematic analysis. Results: The average age of the participants was 32.5 years old (range 19-45). Most participants had some college education (13/20, 65.0%) and public insurance (18/20, 90.0%). Most chose a short-acting contraceptive method (11/20, 55.0%). Five key themes were identified. (1) Participants reported less comfort with video technology and a preference to not be seen during the appointment, therefore preferring audio-only for telemedicine visits. (2) Participants did not report difficulty with Spanish interpreters using telemedicine. (3) Telemedicine has conveniences related to time, work, childcare, and transportation but may have inconveniences related to method receipt. (4) Preference for physical exam and preventative care and familiarity with the in-clinic model motivated people who sought in-person care rather than technology barriers with telemedicine. (5) There is trust in the privacy and confidentiality of the visits, but privacy at home for the individual may impact choice for in-person care. Conclusion: Among patients who speak Spanish, telemedicine contraception care was acceptable and had many conveniences. Many patients who speak Spanish preferred audio-only for telemedicine contraception visits. Use of interpreters and technology were not perceived barriers to care.

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