Warren, Kayla
(2020)
Perceptions of long-acting reversible contraceptives among black women: barriers to reproductive health and wellness.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
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Abstract
Over 45% of pregnancies in the United States are unintended and there is a large disparity in unintended pregnancies between black and white women. Long-acting reversible contraceptives are over 99% effective and provide a unique set of characteristics that could help reduce the disparity in unintended pregnancies. However, black women in the United States use long-acting reversible contraceptives at lower rates than white women. Understanding the perceptions and attitudes that black women hold regarding LARCs will help give insight into how public health initiatives can be developed so providers can better counsel women on their birth control options. Eight in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with women at the Mt. Oliver Magee Women’s Community Health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA. The results showed that there are still many negative associations and fears regarding LARCs among black women. Also, the participants expressed wanting direct control over their reproductive behaviors and LARCs would not allow for that. This study suggests that there is a need for patient-centered contraceptive counseling for black women, and more research needs to be done to determine how to combat the misinformation still present among women.
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Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Unpublished |
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Date: |
29 January 2020 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Defense Date: |
2 December 2019 |
Approval Date: |
29 January 2020 |
Submission Date: |
18 November 2019 |
Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
Number of Pages: |
68 |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
LARCs
contraception
birth control
historical injustices
attitudes
perceptions
black women
african american women |
Date Deposited: |
29 Jan 2020 18:13 |
Last Modified: |
29 Jan 2020 18:13 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/37815 |
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