Table 3: Review of reported factors that may influence contraception access or use
over categorized developed nations by study.
Study Reviewed |
Reported Trends of Contraceptive Access and Use Across Categorized
Developed Nations |
Predominant nation or geographic region examined |
Cea-Soriano et al.
[24] |
Varied prescription patterns
of contraceptives across different regions and healthcare facilities. Notable changes in
prescription practices influenced by socioeconomic factors.
|
United Kingdom |
Given et al. [25] |
Varied prescription patterns
of contraceptives across different regions and healthcare facilities. Notable changes in
prescription practices influenced by socioeconomic factors. Minimal variance in
prescription patterns across urban and rural healthcare facilities. Prescription practices
influenced by socioeconomic factors. Distinct shift in
prescription patterns from 2010 to 2016, with changes in the dispensing of
various contraceptive methods.
|
United Kingdom |
Reddy et al. [26] |
Varied prescription patterns
of contraceptives across different regions and healthcare facilities. Notable changes in
prescription practices influenced by socioeconomic factors. Minimal variance in
prescription patterns across urban and rural healthcare facilities. Prescription practices
influenced by socioeconomic factors.
|
United Kingdom |
Congy et al. [17] |
Comprehensive coverage by
the French health insurance database, including low-income women. High acceptance and
continuation rates of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods.
|
France |
Agostini et al. [6] |
Comprehensive coverage by
the French health insurance database, including low-income women. High acceptance and
continuation rates of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods.
|
France |
Kamijo et al. [22] |
Difficulty in obtaining
emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) due to prescription requirement, cost,
and lack of insurance coverage. |
Japan |
Grindlay et al. [5] |
Challenges include cost,
lack of insurance, difficulty obtaining appointments or accessing clinics,
requirement of consultation visits, and difficulty accessing pharmacies. |
United States |
Gilliam et al. [20] |
Low compliance rates and
familiarity with contraceptive methods among African American female
adolescents pose challenges to contraceptive use. |
United States |
Seymour et al. [21] |
Servicewomen in the Armed
Forces face difficulties in obtaining and refilling contraception, especially
during deployment. |
United States |
Budhwani et al. [19] |
American Muslim women face
difficulties due to religious and cultural beliefs emphasizing intercourse
solely procreation.
Stigma associated with using
contraceptives in the setting of intercourse without procreation. |
United States |