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.