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Unintended pregnancies: a call for nursing action
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599-7516, USA. mkmoos@med.unc.edu
MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|January 7, 2003
Summary
Unintended pregnancies are common in the US, affecting nearly half of women aged 15-44. Nurses can help reduce unintended pregnancies through education, policy advocacy, and research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Unintended pregnancies represent a significant public health issue in the United States, incurring substantial social, medical, and economic costs.
- Nearly 50% of all pregnancies are unintended, with 48% of women aged 15-44 having experienced at least one.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key contributors to unintended conceptions in the U.S.
- To highlight the crucial role of nurses in addressing unintended pregnancies.
Main Methods:
- The abstract does not specify methods but discusses contributors to unintended conceptions.
- It emphasizes the position of nurses in health promotion and advocacy.
Main Results:
- Barriers to contraception access, user fears, errors in use, and lack of backup plans contribute to unintended pregnancies.
- Nurses are well-positioned to address these issues.
Conclusions:
- Nurses can significantly impact the reduction of unintended pregnancies through patient education, counseling, public policy advocacy, and research.
- Addressing barriers to contraception and improving its use are critical.