Barriers To Contraception

The usage of a variety of contraception strategies had increase over the last few decades. The most common contraception method used is the condom and birth control pills. However, there are many people who do not use any type of contraception methods because they are either uneducated or they simply cannot get access to any contraception (Advocates for Youth, 2014). In addition, studies found that women who do not use any contraception methods will result in unintended pregnancy. Most unintended pregnancies are due to a lack of knowledge among young teenage girls. This reason may be the cause of uninformed teens as well as the access to contraception. Teenagers are encouraged to learn more about the contraception methods such as birth …show more content…
There are many benefits in contraception such as the protection of unwanted pregnancies, protection against sexually transmitted diseases, and to increase the safety of both partners during intercourse. Unfortunately, there are many barriers that are blocking people from the access of contraception. Money is the most common barriers because many people do not have any sorts of health insurance. Therefore, contraception methods are too expensive which may result in pharmacy refusal due to a lack of money (National Institute for Reproductive Health, 2013). For example, a study reported that the misuse/ inconsistent use of contraception methods contributed to the increase rate of unintended pregnancies (National Institute for Reproductive Health, 2013). Furthermore, “Title X” clinics were introduced to low income women and to ensure a easier access of contraception. Title X clinics offer a lot of resources such as family health services, as well as family health planning for low income family (National Institute for Reproductive Health, 2013). Because of these disproportionately barriers, women are more likely to have unintended pregnancies. However, title x clinic and other clinics today such as Planned Parenthood made immediate impact to the society. More affordable resources are provided for every family and contraception methods are extremely effective (National Insitute for Reproductive Health, 2013). Because of these resources from the clinics, people are becoming more aware of the importance of safety in sexual intercourse. Organization such as Planned Parenthood, want to help every person in need of contraception because it is important to maintain a healthy