A survey of contraceptive method use among patients with delayed permanent contraception due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Objectives: Evaluate contraception usage in patients awaiting permanent contraception during COVID-19 pandemic. Study design: Patients awaiting permanent contraception between March 2020 and July 2022 completed a survey assessing contraceptive usage. Descriptive statistics were analyzed. Results: One hundred and twenty-three patients consented to the survey. Ninety seven percent identified as Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Eighty three percent used alternative forms of contraception, with 31% using long acting, reversible contraceptives. Eighty nine percent still desired surgery. Conclusions: Despite delays, most patients still desired surgery. Patients alternatively chose intrauterine devices and implants. Implications: Hospitals should prioritize permanent contraception to avoid delays in access to desired reproductive healthcare options. (c) 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.