Contraceptive availability during an emergency response in the United States

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2013 Mar;22(3):189-93. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2012.4178. Epub 2013 Feb 19.

Abstract

This article provides the evidence for contraceptive need to prevent unintended pregnancy during an emergency response, discusses the most appropriate types of contraceptives for disaster situations, and details the current provisions in place to provide contraceptives during an emergency response.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Condoms / supply & distribution
  • Contraceptive Agents / supply & distribution*
  • Disasters*
  • Female
  • Health Planning Guidelines
  • Health Services Accessibility / standards
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Unwanted
  • United States
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents