Abstract

ORAL ABSTRACTS: O3 BALANCING DESIRE TO ENHANCE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTIVE CARE WITH THE RISK OF PERPETUATING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE INJUSTICE: A NATIONAL COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF INPATIENT POSTPARTUM CONTRACEPTIVE CARE IMPLEMENTATION

Highlights

  • We assessed penetration of the intervention by calculating the proportion of patients who were screened for HIV risk, and the proportion of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-eligible women who were offered a prescription for PrEP

  • Providers liked that PrEP provision in abortion care settings felt innovative, and that they could contribute to HIV prevention

  • The general public believes that abortion is riskier than medical evidence demonstrates

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Summary

Objectives

To describe participants’ process and experience with finding and undergoing a medication abortion by mail with TelAbortion. Methods: This is a qualitative study using semi-structured telephone interviews with people who completed a medication abortion by mail through the Gynuity TelAbortion study. Participants described TelAbortion as a positive experience and one that exceeded their expectations for abortion care. They noted that it was convenient and comfortable to undergo the full medication abortion process at home and they felt safe in doing so. Participants identified concerns with fragmentation of care both in being referred to and obtaining testing for TelAbortion. Beyond TelAbortion, participants were open to other methods of medication abortion delivery, such as pharmacy provision

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