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LOZANO, Julia; PEREZ, Marcelino  y  AZNAR, Justo. Study and assessment of sexual and reproductive health in women in spanish penitentiary institutions. Med. ética [online]. 2018, vol.29, n.4, pp.1069-1124.  Epub 21-Ago-2023. ISSN 2594-2166.

In this article, we evaluated the awareness and use of contraceptive methods and abortion in a sample of 528 female inmates in various Spanish penal institutions. We found that the vast majority of inmates had adequate knowledge of these methods, and that approximately 90% had used them at some time. We also evaluated the relationship between their use and various social and demographic parameters, as well as the reasons for using a certain contraceptive method. We found that approximately 75% of inmates used these methods on the prescription of a physician.

Only 21% of women had experienced a negative side effect after using contraceptives, generally moderate.

As regards the perception of the safety of the method used, almost 79% said that it was safe.

In relation to the morning after pill, 75% of women were aware of it, considering that it should only be used after casual sex and not as a routine contraceptive method.

In relation to abortion, 60% said that they had never had an abortion. Those who had done so preferred surgical abortion; only 7.2% had used the abortion pill.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a comprehensive assessment of the knowledge and use of contraceptive methods and abortion in Spanish penal institutions has been performed.

Palabras llave : Spanish penitentiary centers; Women imprisoned; Contraceptive methods; Morning after pill; Abortion.

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