• Author: Sonya Borrero
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Associations between contraceptive counseling quality and contraceptive use in a national survey of women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Contraceptive counseling quality is associated with trust in providers, method satisfaction, and method continuation. Little is known, however, about …

Describing adverse pregnancy events and pregnancy-associated death among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans who use VA pregnancy benefits may be at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, little is known about rates of adverse pregnancy events or …

Abortion after pregnancy occurrence with contraceptive use among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Many people report becoming pregnant while using contraception. Understanding more about this phenomenon may provide insight into pregnant people's responses …

Perceived Contraceptive Counseling Quality Among Veterans Using VA Primary Care: Data from the ECUUN Study

Abstract: Background: High-quality contraceptive counseling is critical to support Veterans’ reproductive autonomy and promote healthy outcomes. Objective: To describe perceived …

Prior Abortions and Barriers to Abortion Access Reported by Pregnant Women Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Administration does not cover or provide abortion under any circumstances —a policy more stringent than the federal standard, which …

Understanding Women Veterans’ Family Planning Counseling Experiences and Preferences to Inform Patient-Centered Care

Abstract: Background: Women veterans' unique experiences in the military and burden of health comorbidities increase their risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and may influence …

Medical contraindications to estrogen and contraceptive use among women veterans

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans have high rates of medical comorbidities and may be particularly vulnerable to adverse health outcomes associated with unintended pregnancy. …

Male partner reproductive coercion among women veterans

Abstract: Background: Male partner reproductive coercion is defined as male partners' attempts to promote pregnancy through interference with women’s contraceptive behaviors and …