Accessibility of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)
T Beeson, S Wood, B Bruen, DG Goldberg, H Mead… - Contraception, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective (s) This study examines the on-site availability of long-acting reversible
contraception (LARC) methods, defined here as intrauterine devices and contraceptive
implants, at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). We also describe factors
associated with on-site availability and specific challenges and barriers to providing on-site
access to LARC as reported by FQHCs. Study design An original survey of 423 FQHC
organizations was fielded in 2011. Results Over two thirds of FQHCs offer on-site availability …
contraception (LARC) methods, defined here as intrauterine devices and contraceptive
implants, at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). We also describe factors
associated with on-site availability and specific challenges and barriers to providing on-site
access to LARC as reported by FQHCs. Study design An original survey of 423 FQHC
organizations was fielded in 2011. Results Over two thirds of FQHCs offer on-site availability …