Giuseppina Di Meglio1, Jessica Yeates2, Gillian Seidman3. 1. Division of Adolescent Medicine, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 2. Department of Pediatrics, Hôpital de LaSalle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 3. Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Canadian contraceptive providers report many barriers to access to contraception, and perceive youth as particularly vulnerable to these barriers. This study explores Quebec youth's experience of obtaining contraception. METHODS: A convenience sample of Quebec youth (aged 14 to 21 years) participated in an online anonymous survey of their experiences obtaining contraception. Data were collected between June 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. RESULTS: One hundred and five youth were eligible to participate. Of these, 95 had used at least one form of contraception. Twelve (13%) reported not being able to obtain their preferred method of contraception, with cost being the most common barrier (N=10). Eleven participants (12%) stopped using their preferred contraceptive method: cost was a factor in four cases, and difficulty with access to the clinic/prescription in seven. Youth who required confidential access experienced more difficulty obtaining contraception (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Despite benefitting from universal pharmacare and a network of youth sexual and reproductive health clinics, Quebec youth still experience barriers to obtaining and continuing their preferred contraceptive. Youth who desire confidential care are more likely to experience difficulty obtaining contraception.
OBJECTIVES: Canadian contraceptive providers report many barriers to access to contraception, and perceive youth as particularly vulnerable to these barriers. This study explores Quebec youth's experience of obtaining contraception. METHODS: A convenience sample of Quebec youth (aged 14 to 21 years) participated in an online anonymous survey of their experiences obtaining contraception. Data were collected between June 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. RESULTS: One hundred and five youth were eligible to participate. Of these, 95 had used at least one form of contraception. Twelve (13%) reported not being able to obtain their preferred method of contraception, with cost being the most common barrier (N=10). Eleven participants (12%) stopped using their preferred contraceptive method: cost was a factor in four cases, and difficulty with access to the clinic/prescription in seven. Youth who required confidential access experienced more difficulty obtaining contraception (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Despite benefitting from universal pharmacare and a network of youth sexual and reproductive health clinics, Quebec youth still experience barriers to obtaining and continuing their preferred contraceptive. Youth who desire confidential care are more likely to experience difficulty obtaining contraception.
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