SynthesisFrontiers in reproductive health2025
Influence of mental health conditions and symptoms on contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women: a scoping review.
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- Factors associated with contraceptive use among reproductive-age women during a pandemic: Evidence from a small developing state.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across the globe face a high risk of mental health challenges and unintended pregnancies, which are often complex and intertwined within their psychosocial environments. While earlier studies have examined contraceptive use, the influence of mental health conditions and symptoms on a broader range of contraceptive options among AGYW has not been thoroughly investigated. Objectives: This scoping review aims to map and synthesize peer-reviewed literature to understand how mental health conditions and symptoms influence contraceptive use among AGYW globally. Methods: This review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework. Databases searched included PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Web of Science, and African Journals Online. We included studies on AGYW aged 10-25 years that addressed how mental health conditions and symptoms influence contraceptive use. Results: Of the 9,817 records identified, only 17 studies met inclusion criteria. Depression (65%; Conclusions: Mental health factors affect contraceptive use in different ways. Depression and stress reduce the odds of consistent HC use, especially among non-oral contraceptive users, while anxiety shows mixed outcomes. Findings underscore the complex influence of mental health factors on contraceptive behavior among AGYW and highlight the need for age-specific policies and interventions tailored to this high-priority population.
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