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Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Use of Long-Acting Contraception Among Low-Income Californian Women
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Abstract
Up to 25% of US women regret having undergone surgical sterilization. Intrauterine contraception (IUC) can be safely used for up to 20 years offering rapidly-reversible contraception that is as effective as surgical sterilization. FamilyPACT covers service for Californians living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, who do not meet criteria for Medi-Cal eligibility. Discriminatory medical practices have long-term effects on minority communities’ trust in the healthcare system. California has a problematic history of eugenics practices that spanned over 70 years, until 2010.