Ford, Emma
(2024)
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception for Teens in the U.S.: A Critical Literature Review.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Adolescent reproductive health remains a significant public health concern within the United States with high rates of unintended pregnancies among teens and young women under the age of 20. Despite a declining rate in teen pregnancies within the U.S., disparities still exist pertaining to access to contraceptive methods. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is a promising method for reducing unintended teen pregnancies in the United States. Despite the effectiveness and increasing uptake of LARC, barriers persist such as disparities in healthcare access, Medicaid reimbursement policies, and misperceptions of LARC methods. This critical review examines the history, types, and efficacy of LARC methods, with a focus on IUDs and Implants, while also incorporating the interventions at hand that work to address barriers to LARC uptake.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Elias, Thistle | elias@pitt.edu | ELIAS | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Hill, Ashley | Avh16@pitt.edu | Avh16 | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
26 June 2024 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Number of Pages: |
43 |
| 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 Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
27 Jun 2024 01:51 |
| Last Modified: |
27 Jun 2024 01:51 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/46598 |
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