Preventing Unintended Pregnancy and Meeting Contraception Needs in the U.S. Army

Twenty percent of USAW with a need for contraception potentially had that need unmet over 12 months, which resulted in twice the rate unintended pregnancy compared to those with a met need. The military may consider using the PHA and other proactive strategies to address this issue.

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Military Medicine
Published
2026-03-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usag090
Primary Topic
Reproductive Health and Contraception
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Abstract

Twenty percent of USAW with a need for contraception potentially had that need unmet over 12 months, which resulted in twice the rate unintended pregnancy compared to those with a met need. The military may consider using the PHA and other proactive strategies to address this issue.

Military Medicine
Eisenhower Medical Center (US), Madigan Army Medical Center (US), University of Washington (US), Defense Information School (US), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (US)
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