BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health

Attitudes towards the regulation and provision of abortion among healthcare professionals in Britain: cross-sectional survey data from the SACHA Study
Wellings K, Scott RH, Sheldon S, McCarthy O, Palmer MJ, Shawe J, Meiksin R, Lewandowska M, Cameron ST, Reiter J, French RS, and
To gather views of healthcare professionals on the regulation and provision of abortion in Britain.
Centring women's voices in contraceptive innovation: building the case for an on-demand, pericoital pill
Sedgh G, Frye LJ, Gemzell-Danielsson K, Kapp N, Afolabi K, Boateng AA, Mulombe-Phiri M, Cameron S, Manoj K, Iyengar K, Winskell AG, Little KM, Gibbs S, Demise E and Bell S
"That's not how abortions happen": a qualitative study exploring how young adults navigate abortion misinformation in the post-Roe era
John JN, Westley A, Blumenthal PD and Sanders LM
Misinformation about abortion is widespread and was exacerbated by the overturn of . Young adults are among those facing the most direct impacts of new abortion restrictions and are more likely to access health information from online sources, where misinformation is prevalent. We explored how young adults perceive and evaluate abortion-related information in a time of heightened abortion restrictions.
Shifting discourses, changing interests? How the language of sexual and reproductive health has evolved in the past 50 years
O'Shaughnessy A and Purcell C
Providers' perspectives on the barriers to post-20-week Ground C abortion in Scotland
Grieve L, Harden J and Boydell N
Highlights from the literature
Australian women's experiences and perceptions of interconception care: a qualitative descriptive study
Kodavaluru S, Appuhamy Mudiyanselage I, Mazza D and James S
Interconception, the time between pregnancies, is an opportunity to improve the health outcomes of women, infants and subsequent pregnancies. Interconception care involves the assessment of previous pregnancy outcomes, management of maternal risk factors, advice regarding optimal pregnancy spacing, and postpartum contraception provision. However, there is no consistent provision of interconception care, and limited understanding of consumer perspectives. This study aims to describe Australian women's perceptions and experiences of interconception care.
Expanding insurance coverage to include newly available over-the-counter contraceptives in the United States
Munro S, Satterwhite CL and Ramaswamy M
Male contraception: successes, challenges and the future
Anderson RA
Home use of mifepristone for medical abortion: a systematic review
Gemzell-Danielsson K, Lindh I, Brynhildsen J, Christensson A, Moberg K, Wernersson E and Johansson S
In many countries, persons seeking medical abortion with mifepristone followed by misoprostol can self-administer the second drug, misoprostol, at home, but self-administration of the first drug, mifepristone, is not allowed to the same extent.
Undergraduate midwifery contraception training in England and Wales
Matthews G, Cousins C, Regan L and Mullins E
Effectiveness of the etonogestrel subdermal implant in users with overweight and obesity: a systematic literature review
Goto D, Grunden JW, Klinghardt M, Patel VP, von Stockum S, Barnett C and Bitzer J
The etonogestrel (ENG) subdermal implant is considered a well-tolerated and effective contraception option to avoid unintended pregnancies. However, it is unclear whether being affected by overweight or obesity diminishes the effectiveness of the implant.
The post-Roe potential of mifepristone and misoprostol in the United States
Johnson DM
Reported side effects from hormonal contraceptives among those seeking abortion care versus contraceptive services
Jaskari K, Tekay A, Saloranta TH, Korjamo R, Heikinheimo O and Gyllenberg F
We aim to describe and compare the prevalence of subjective side effects associated with hormonal contraceptive use among reproductive healthcare users seeking either abortion care or contraceptive services.
Influences on ethnic minority women's experiences and access to contraception in the UK: a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis
Cory RJ, Mawson R, Linton E, Al-Bazz DY, Fryer K, Ma R and Mitchell CA
Accessible contraception is critical for promoting the health and well-being of women and their families. In the UK, contraception is free at the point of access, but only 55% of pregnancies are planned, with negative implications for maternal and infant outcomes. In general, women from ethnic minorities use contraceptives less than white women. Barriers to the uptake of contraceptives have been identified, including perceived poor information from healthcare professionals and concerns about side effects. However, most studies do not include representative proportions of women from ethnic minorities. Evidence suggests that ethnic minority (EM) women feel targeted and coerced by healthcare professionals regarding contraception.
Nurse practitioner medication abortion providers in Canada: results from a national survey
Stirling-Cameron E, Carson A, Abdulai AF, Martin-Misener R, Renner R, Ennis M and Norman WV
In 2017, nurse practitioners (NPs) became the first non-physician healthcare providers authorised to independently provide medication abortion (MA) in Canada. We aimed to report on demographic and clinical characteristics of NPs providing mifepristone/misoprostol MA in Canada and to identify context-specific barriers and enablers to NP provision of mifepristone/misoprostol MA in Canada among MA providers and non-providers.
A revisit of knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraception in Hong Kong
Chan YYS, Wan SFR, Li HWR and Lo SS
To revisit women's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding emergency contraception (EC) in Hong Kong. The research sought to provide insights for improving the accessibility and quality of EC services.
A post-abortion contraception text-and-call service to support patients to access effective contraception after telemedicine abortion
Reynolds-Wright JJ and Cameron ST
Most abortions in Scotland are conducted at home before 12 weeks' gestation using telemedicine. The volume of information given at a pre-abortion consultation may feel overwhelming and contraception may not be prioritised. Telemedicine limits immediate provision of some methods. Pathways to improve access to post-abortion contraception (PAC) are needed.
General practice preconception care invitations: a qualitative study of women's acceptability and preferences
Withanage NN, James S, Botfield J, Black K, Wong J and Mazza D
In general practice, primary care providers can potentially use electronic medical records (EMRs) to identify and invite reproductive-aged women with preconception health risk factors to increase their engagement in preconception care (PCC). However, the acceptability of receiving PCC invitations and women's preferences about the invitation process are poorly understood. This study aims to investigate women's acceptability and preferences for receiving PCC invitations from general practice settings.
Celebrating 50 years of our Journal
Rowlands S
A qualitative study which aims to explore the factors influencing the delivery of both theory and practice of contraception and sexual health on pre-registration midwifery programmes in England
Cousins C, Matthews G, Regan L and Mullins E
Pregnancy offers an opportunity to provide equitable access to contraception information and provision, and professional bodies advocate provision of contraception in the immediate postpartum period. This study examines the contribution of pre-registration midwifery education in preparing student midwives for this aspect of their role.