Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services
© 2015, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. An exploratory cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine associations and potential modifiable risk factors for management of sexual and reproductive health needs for women attending community mental health services. Women (n = 220) had on...
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| author | Hauck, Yvonne Nguyen, T. Frayne, J. Garefalakis, M. Rock, D. |
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| description | © 2015, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. An exploratory cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine associations and potential modifiable risk factors for management of sexual and reproductive health needs for women attending community mental health services. Women (n = 220) had on average three pregnancies; 61.2% were unplanned. One quarter who were sexually active within the past 12 months denied using contraception with 51% using less effective methods. The majority (81.7%) engaged in Pap smear screening, and those with a general practitioner (GP) were more likely to participate (p =.004). Findings highlight GPs’ potential in optimizing women's health. Considering unplanned pregnancies and contraception trends, we suggest improved access to contraception options, particularly long-acting reversible methods. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-250732017-09-13T15:21:25Z Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services Hauck, Yvonne Nguyen, T. Frayne, J. Garefalakis, M. Rock, D. © 2015, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. An exploratory cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine associations and potential modifiable risk factors for management of sexual and reproductive health needs for women attending community mental health services. Women (n = 220) had on average three pregnancies; 61.2% were unplanned. One quarter who were sexually active within the past 12 months denied using contraception with 51% using less effective methods. The majority (81.7%) engaged in Pap smear screening, and those with a general practitioner (GP) were more likely to participate (p =.004). Findings highlight GPs’ potential in optimizing women's health. Considering unplanned pregnancies and contraception trends, we suggest improved access to contraception options, particularly long-acting reversible methods. 2015 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25073 10.1080/07399332.2014.973957 Taylor and Francis Inc. restricted |
| spellingShingle | Hauck, Yvonne Nguyen, T. Frayne, J. Garefalakis, M. Rock, D. Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services |
| title | Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services |
| title_full | Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services |
| title_fullStr | Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services |
| title_short | Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services |
| title_sort | sexual and reproductive health trends among women with enduring mental illness: a survey of western australian community mental health services |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25073 |