Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 2021
Experiences of Women With Disabilities in Accessing and Receiving Contraceptive Care.
To conduct an initial exploration of the experiences of women with different types of disability when they attempt to obtain contraceptive care. ⋯ As described by our participants, the processes and infrastructure of contraceptive care were based on an assumption of an able-bodied norm. Reliance on such a norm, for example, offering a paper pamphlet to a blind woman, is not helpful and can be harmful to women with disabilities. Increased attention to the reproductive health care needs of women with disabilities is important for improving health care equity and quality.