New Findings about Latino Family Planning Practices Reveal Need for Better Communication

“Did you know that 54 percent, or about one in two, Latino pregnancies is unplanned? This rate is higher than for white/non-Hispanic pregnancies. The difference can be attributed to social, cultural and economic factors affecting the family-planning decisions and reproductive health of Latino couples. New research conducted by the National Council of La Raza, with support from Berlex, Inc., sheds light on the sexual and reproductive health among Latino couples in the United States, including a lack of knowledge about contraceptive options.

Barriers to Reproductive Health and Family Planning

The research marks NCLR’s first-ever evaluation of reproductive health knowledge, perceptions and practices among U.S. Latinos. The research identifies factors such as cultural upbringing and lack of education as barriers to Latino couples communicating about family planning and reproductive health issues. Machismo, lack of insurance, limited access to health care, lack of immigrant status, and the pressures of daily life are identified by the research as other obstacles to maintaining good reproductive health. “

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