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