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Psychiatrically hospitalized patients use prescription contraception (PC) at a rate of 42%. Factors like younger age, single status, and certain psychiatric medications were linked to higher PC use, highlighting the need for provider counseling.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Reproductive Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Mental health conditions significantly influence contraceptive choices.
  • Psychiatrically hospitalized individuals represent a unique demographic with potential complexities in contraception use, including interactions with psychotropic medications and teratogenic risks.
  • Existing data on contraception patterns in this population are limited, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patterns of prescription contraception (PC) use among female patients admitted to inpatient psychiatric care.
  • To identify factors associated with PC use in this population.
  • To inform and improve contraceptive counseling strategies within psychiatric settings.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective chart review was conducted on 1,258 biologically female patients aged 18-45 admitted to inpatient behavioral health care between 2017 and 2023.
  • Patients were categorized into prescription contraception users and non-users.
  • Statistical analysis, including odds ratios (ORs), was used to identify associations between PC use and various demographic, diagnostic, and medication variables.

Main Results:

  • Prescription contraception was utilized by 42% of the study cohort.
  • Significant positive associations with PC use included younger age (OR=1.60), single marital status (OR=1.56), lithium use (OR=1.53), antidepressant use (OR=1.48), and borderline personality disorder diagnosis (OR=1.42).
  • Oral contraceptive pills were the most frequently prescribed method, followed by intrauterine devices.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct patterns of prescription contraception use exist among psychiatrically hospitalized patients.
  • Psychiatrists play a crucial role in providing contraceptive counseling and prescribing contraception during and after hospitalization.
  • Special attention to contraception is vital for patients on teratogenic medications, such as valproic acid.