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Background and Objective Interconception care (ICC) is a means of improving health outcomes for women and children by mitigating maternal risks between pregnancies. Within a pediatric medical home ICC is reliant on adherence to well-child visits (WCVs). We hypothesized that a pediatric-based ICC model would remain successful in providing access to services for adolescent women for those seen during the COVID19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to determine if the COVID19 pandemic influenced LARC use and repeat pregnancy for those seen for ICC in a dyadic pediatric medical home. Methods The pre-COVID cohort was comprised of adolescent women seen for ICC from September 2018-October 2019. The COVID cohort was comprised of adolescent women seen for ICC from March 2020-March 2021. The two cohorts were compared across multiple characteristics including sociodemographic factors, age, education, number of visits, contraceptive choice and repeat pregnancy during the study interval. Results The COVID cohort were significantly more likely to be primiparous, seen with a younger infant, and attend fewer visits than the pre-COVID cohort. The COVID cohort were equally likely to initiate long-acting reversible contraception but less likely to experience a repeat pregnancy. Conclusions The COVID19 pandemic limited access to routine healthcare and likely impacted access to ICC for many women. ICC provided during WCVs allowed access to care even amid the restrictions of the COVID19 pandemic. Both effective contraception and decreased repeat pregnancy were maintained, highlighting the effectiveness of this approach for ICC within a dyadic pediatric medical home., Author(s): Hana Smith [sup.1] [sup.4] , Bethany Ashby [sup.2] [sup.3] , Sarah Tillema [sup.1] , Shengh Xiong [sup.3] , Jeanelle Sheeder [sup.1] [sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.430503.1, 0000 0001 0703 [...]

ObjectivesWe examined advanced practice clinicians' (APCs: nurse practitioners [NPs], certified nurse midwives [CNMs], physician assistants) interest in training to provide medication and aspiration abortion in Colorado, where abortion provision by APCs is legal.MethodsWe surveyed a stratified random sample of APCs, oversampling women's health (CNMs/women's health nurse practitioners [WHNPs]) and rural APCs. We examined prevalence and predictors of interest in abortion training using weighted χ2 tests.ResultsOf 512 participants (21% response), the weighted sample is 50% NPs, 41% physician assistants, and 9% CNMs/WHNPs; 55% provide primary care. Only 12% are aware they can legally provide abortion. A minority of participants disagree that medication abortion (15%) or aspiration abortion (25%) should be in APC scope of practice. Almost one-third (29%) are interested in medication abortion training and 16% are possibly interested; interest is highest among CNMs/WHNPs (52%) (p

Introduction The birth of a second child to an adolescent woman worsens the adverse medical, socioeconomic, educational, and parenting outcomes for the woman and her children. Despite the known high efficacy of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), many postpartum adolescents use less effective or no contraception. Interconception care (ICC) focuses on modifying maternal risks between pregnancies and promoting healthy birth spacing to improve outcomes for women and children. Research shows that women regularly attend their child's health care visits even if they do not seek care for themselves between pregnancies. These visits present a potential opportunity for providers to educate women on available LARC options. Methods In an adolescent mother-child clinic, demographic and ICC screening data were collected on women presenting for well child visits of children age 0-24 months. These data were analyzed using logistic regression models to identify independent predictors of LARC initiation and repeat pregnancy. Results Mother-child dyads were screened an average of two times in the study period. Participants with only one visit were less likely to initiate LARC. Of the participants, 5.5% became pregnant again, with patients having only one ICC visit being slightly, but not significantly more likely. Hispanic ethnicity and having [greater than or equal to] 2 visits were significant independent predictors of LARC initiation. The only independent predictor of repeat pregnancy was not initiating LARC. Conclusions This study suggests that optimal ICC may rely on consistent and frequent touch points with providers and not solely on the medical management during the interconception period, making it adaptable to a traditional pediatric medical home. Tying the worlds of pediatric and maternal healthcare is pivotal for successful ICC., Author(s): Hana Smith [sup.1] , Jeanelle Sheeder [sup.2] , Amelia Ehmer [sup.3] , Sadie Hasbrouck [sup.3] , Steve Scott [sup.2] , Bethany Ashby [sup.2] [sup.3] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.430503.1, 0000 [...]

Objective To describe characteristics and outcomes of Group Well-Child Care programs and provide recommendations for future research. Methods Informed by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, an electronic references database, manual search of bibliographies and peer-reviewed journals, and general Internet search were conducted including research published up to July 2019. English language, peer-reviewed research, with provision of medical care were included. Studies without published outcomes, not specific to well-child care, or included only one visit were excluded. Nineteen articles met review criteria. Study quality was assessed using the Downs and Black tool for rigor. Results Programs typically included an individual medical examination, check-in, and group discussion. Demographics varied by race, ethnicity, age, income level, education and parity, though many were used specifically with underserved populations. Group size ranged from 3 to 10 and lasted an average of 1.5 h over a period of 6-24 months. Evidence suggests group well-child care is as effective as individual care with improvement noted for health-care utilization, weight outcomes, and more content covered. Design elements such as patient-led discussion, self-check-in, inclusion of other family members, and use of a variety of health care professionals and para-professionals may influence these outcomes. Conclusions Group well-child care is useful in providing efficient and patient-centered care and shows promise for use in underserved populations. Future research should utilize more rigorous study design and include evaluations of program components and group processes to address implementation challenges and determine effectiveness., Author(s): Emily Gaskin [sup.1] [sup.5] , Kim Weber Yorga [sup.1] [sup.3] , Rebecca Berman [sup.1] , Mandy Allison [sup.2] [sup.4] , Jeanelle Sheeder [sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.430503.1, 0000 0001 [...]

Sugammadex is a steroid binder and can potentially bind the estrogens and progestins contained within hormonal contraception. Therefore, the FDA label for sugammadex contains a drug-drug interaction warning between this medication and hormonal contraception, advising that women taking hormonal contraception use a backup contraceptive method or abstinence for seven days after exposure to sugammadex. However, given concerns that this warning may not be appropriately provided to at-risk patients, we conducted a retrospective chart review to identify women administered sugammadex while using hormonal contraception to identify documented counseling on this drug-drug interaction prior to implementation of a formalized counseling process. We reviewed 1000 randomly selected charts from the University of Colorado Hospital between January 2016 and December 2017. We identified 134 women using hormonal contraception at the time of sugammadex exposure; only one patient (0.7%, 95% CI 0.0, 4.1) had documented counseling. One patient had an unintended pregnancy within the same cycle as her exposure to sugammadex. Improved counseling processes are needed to avoid unnecessary risk for unintended pregnancies., Author(s): Aaron Lazorwitz [sup.1], Eva Dindinger [sup.1], Natasha Aguirre [sup.1], Jeanelle Sheeder [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.430503.1, 0000 0001 0703 675X, Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, [...]