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Date of Graduation

5-2026

Description

Making an informed decision about contraception based on patient-centered contraceptive counseling is a fundamental reproductive right for women. This counseling approach serves as a key indicator of high-quality health care that focuses on and prioritizes patients’ individual needs and preferences regarding contraceptive methods. However, recent studies indicate a growing emphasis on promoting specific contraceptive options – particularly long-acting contraception (LARCs) – without adequately considering patients’ preferences and needs, which has led to growing concerns over contraceptive coercion. Despite concerns, no studies have yet explored the association between certain demographic factors like race, education level, age, socioeconomic status, etc. This study seeks to address that gap by exploring women’s perceptions of experiences of contraceptive counseling and contraceptive coercion, both ever and recent, among diverse demographic groups. Specifically, it will assess the relationship between race, ethnicity, and age and reported experiences of contraceptive counseling and coercion.    I will use a cross-sectional survey of 2,200 women of reproductive age (18-49) from a national Qualtrics panel. This study will measure patient-centered contraceptive care, contraceptive coercion, and demographic characteristics. Descriptive statistics will be conducted in SPSS v. 24 to explore contraceptive counseling and coercion. Additionally, correlational analyses will assess the relationship between contraceptive counseling experiences and coercion.    By addressing a critical gap in the literature, the study will provide valuable insights into how women from various races and age groups perceive contraceptive counseling care and coercion. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of contraceptive counseling practices and highlight whether coercion manifests among women with specific demographic characteristics, ultimately informing more knowledge about patient-centered reproductive healthcare.

Publication Date

2026

Document Type

Book

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

Health, Human Performance and Recreation

Advisor/Mentor

Bhochhibhoya, Shristi

Disciplines

Life Sciences

Keywords

Health

Exploring experiences of contraceptive counseling & coercion among various races and age groups of women of reproductive age.

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