Results
Ninety-two SCD providers completed the survey (84% pediatric and 13%
adult providers). All respondents rated SRH discussions as moderately
important or higher, with the majority (85%) agreeing this care should
be standardized. Most respondents (76%) reported discussion of SRH,
such as menses, pregnancy, and contraception, with their female patients
with SCD at least annually. Although most providers refer SCD patients
for birth control (87%), 37% favored the use of hormonal intrauterine
devices in this population and 37% the use of injectable contraception
among respondents who endorsed a preferred method. Approximately half of
respondents (52%) felt the use of combined hormonal contraceptives
(CHC) was unacceptable.