Contraceptive experiences of women within two years postpartum: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20240227-00073
- VernacularTitle:产后2年内女性避孕体验质性研究的meta整合
- Author:
Rongyi CHEN
1
;
Yongfang DENG
;
Zhuanxing SHEN
;
Lichuan ZHOU
;
Meixiang WANG
;
Yan LIN
Author Information
1. 广东药科大学护理学院，广州 510315
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Contraception;
Postpartum contraception;
Qualitative research;
Meta-integration
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
2024;44(9):938-945
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically integrate qualitative research on contraceptive experiences of women within two years postpartum to clarify their needs and provide an evidence for developing subsequent support programs for reproductive planning.Methods:We searched 7 English databases, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Scopus, CHIAHL, and four Chinese databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine disc, Wanfang Data, and VIP Database. Qualitative research studies on postpartum women's contraceptive experiences were collected. The search was conducted up to April 30, 2023. The Australian JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) qualitative research quality assessment criteria was used for quality evaluation, and the convergent synthesis method was employed for result integration.Results:According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 17 studies were included from 1 488 relevant literatures retrieved, with 1 251 postpartum women.Totally 41 findings were categorized into 11 themes and further consolidated into four integrated results: variations in women's awareness of contraceptive during the interpregnancy interval, diversity in women's contraceptive information needs, multifactorial influences on contraceptive decision-making, and practical challenges in accessing postpartum contraceptive support.Conclusion:Women's contraceptive needs within 2 years postpartum exhibit diverse characteristics. Healthcare professionals should thoroughly assess their needs to provide personalized contraceptive services. Simultaneously, encouraging active male involvement and leveraging multi-dimensional, sustained support from family, hospitals, and the community is essential to enhance reproductive health and ensure the well-being of women and children.
