Trends in US women's use of sexual and reproductive health care services, 1995-2002

Am J Public Health. 2008 Oct;98(10):1814-7. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.124719. Epub 2008 Aug 13.

Abstract

I examined the 1995 and 2002 National Survey of Family Growth for patterns and trends in the use of sexual and reproductive health care services by US women according to type of provider. The percentage of women reporting receipt of contraceptive services rose between 1995 and 2002 (from 36% to 41%), and the level and mix of services received varied considerably according to type of provider. Women visiting publicly funded providers received a broader mix of services than did clients of private providers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Gynecology / trends
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Health Services Accessibility / trends
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Insurance, Health / statistics & numerical data
  • Insurance, Health / trends
  • Obstetrics / trends
  • Primary Health Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Primary Health Care / trends
  • Private Sector / statistics & numerical data
  • Private Sector / trends
  • Public Sector / statistics & numerical data
  • Public Sector / trends
  • Reproductive Behavior / psychology
  • Reproductive Behavior / statistics & numerical data*
  • Reproductive Health Services* / statistics & numerical data
  • Reproductive Health Services* / trends
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • United States
  • Women* / psychology