MOMS: GLOVER: MOMS Contraceptive and Postpartum Care Survey
Project Description:
Objectives:
To improve postpartum access to contraception and improve provider familiarity and expertise with postpartum contraception provision. To understand behavioral health screenings provided during postpartum visits.
Access to postpartum contraception allows birthing persons more control over family planning and their reproductive health. Most people do not want to get pregnant immediately after giving birth, and spacing pregnancies can result in better outcomes for the parent, infant, and subsequent pregnancies (DeFranco et al, 2015; Shacar & Lyell, 2012). An estimated 40% of patients do not show up for their 6-week postpartum appointment (ACOG Committee Opinion No. 736, 2018), thus limiting access to postpartum contraception. Having access to contraception immediately after delivery helps overcome the barrier of having to schedule and return for another appointment to get contraception. To improve access to postpartum contraception, we sought to address the following research questions: 1) What are the primary barriers and facilitators identified by providers related to immediate postpartum contraception provision? 2) What are the most common attitudes and beliefs regarding contraception in general?
Keyword(s):
Contraception, family planning
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
