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dc.contributor.authorHauck, Yvonne
dc.contributor.authorNguyen, T.
dc.contributor.authorFrayne, J.
dc.contributor.authorGarefalakis, M.
dc.contributor.authorRock, D.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:46:37Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:46:37Z
dc.date.created2015-11-04T20:00:28Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.identifier.citationHauck, Y. and Nguyen, T. and Frayne, J. and Garefalakis, M. and Rock, D. 2015. Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services. Health Care for Women International. 36 (4): pp. 499-510.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25073
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/07399332.2014.973957
dc.description.abstract

© 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.

dc.publisherTaylor and Francis Inc.
dc.titleSexual and Reproductive Health Trends Among Women With Enduring Mental Illness: A Survey of Western Australian Community Mental Health Services
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume36
dcterms.source.number4
dcterms.source.startPage499
dcterms.source.endPage510
dcterms.source.issn0739-9332
dcterms.source.titleHealth Care for Women International
curtin.departmentSchool of Nursing and Midwifery
curtin.accessStatusFulltext not available


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