Barriers and Solutions to Improve Adolescent Intrauterine Device Access

Eve Espey; Kate Yoder; Lisa Hofler

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2019.03.010

Barriers and Solutions to Improve Adolescent Intrauterine Device Access

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2019 Sep;32(5S):S7-S13. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.03.010.

Authors

Eve Espey¹, Kate Yoder², Lisa Hofler²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Electronic address: eespey@salud.unm.edu.
² Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

PMID: 31585618
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.03.010

Abstract

Professional organizations agree that adolescents are good candidates for intrauterine device (IUD) use. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists affirm that IUDs should be considered first-line as contraceptive methods for adolescents. Although the number of teens using IUDs is growing, multiple barriers remain, including systems, and patient- and provider-level obstacles. Only through concerted efforts and a committed action plan will adolescents achieve better access to IUDs.

Keywords: Adolescent; IUD access; LARC; Perceptions.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Female
Gynecology / education
Gynecology / methods
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Services Accessibility*
Humans
Intrauterine Devices / statistics & numerical data*
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception / methods*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Pregnancy in Adolescence / prevention & control