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Birth control options out of reach for many low-income women: UBC research

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English - November 06, 2019 21:50 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Young, low income women in Canada are less likely to use the 'pill' according to a new UBC research study. 

The findings suggest that they may not be able to afford access to the contraceptives. 

Researchers are hoping these results will demonstrate the need for improving access to prevent unintended pregnancy due to financial barriers. 

Canada is one of the only countries with universal health care that does NOT also have universal access to contraception for women.

 

Guest: Elizabeth Nethery

Lead author of the study and a PhD student in the UBC School of Population and Public Health

Young, low income women in Canada are less likely to use the 'pill' according to a new UBC research study. 


The findings suggest that they may not be able to afford access to the contraceptives. 


Researchers are hoping these results will demonstrate the need for improving access to prevent unintended pregnancy due to financial barriers. 


Canada is one of the only countries with universal health care that does NOT also have universal access to contraception for women.


 


Guest: Elizabeth Nethery


Lead author of the study and a PhD student in the UBC School of Population and Public Health