Lived experiences of pregnancy and prison through a reproductive justice lens: A qualitative meta-synthesis

Cavanagh, Alice; Shamsheri, Tahmina; Shen, Katrina; Gaber, Jessica; Liauw, Jessica; Vanstone, Meredith; Kouyoumdjian, Fiona G.

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115179

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“…While this evidence suggests a strong imperative to enhance contraception access and services in custody, we need further information from the perspectives of women who have experienced incarceration on their experiences with these services, and how they may be improved. Prior studies with women in prison have focused on their perspectives and experiences regarding reproductive healthcare in general (Liauw et al, 2021) and pregnancy and the postpartum period (Cavanagh et al, 2022). One previous study in a US jail explored incarcerated women's attitudes toward contraception and found that while the vast majority of participants felt contraception should be provided to them, many expressed that they would be hesitant to use it themselves.…”

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“We wish we had the option”: a qualitative study of women’s perspectives and experiences with contraception in a provincial prison in Ontario, Canada

Jones,

Lemberg-Pelly,

Dineley

et al. 2024

Health Justice

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Background Evidence suggests that women who are incarcerated desire access to contraception while incarcerated, and that this need is not currently being met. Our objective in this study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of women in prisons regarding contraception and contraception access using data from focus groups with women in a provincial prison. We analyzed focus group data collected in a provincial prison in Ontario, Canada using content analysis and a constructivist epistemology. Results We conducted three focus groups, each approximately one hour in length. Discussions revolved around (1) knowledge and decision making about contraception, (2) accessing contraception, and (3) ideas for increasing access to contraception in the prison setting. Decision making about contraception was mainly related to concerns about side effects, consistent access to care, impacts on future fertility, and autonomy around decision-making. Participants discussed a wide range of experiences with contraception. Ideas for increasing access to contraception included information sessions, inclusion of discussions about contraception as a component of admission and release planning, and time spent in prison as a crucial juncture for decision-making about contraception. Conclusions More qualitative research is needed to better understand the needs of women in prisons related to contraception. The findings of this study suggest that programs should focus on consistency and continuity of access to care, education opportunities, and integration of discussions about contraception into official admission and release procedures.

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confidence: 99%