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Gubrium AC, Mann ES, Borrero S, Dehlendorf C, Fields J, Geronimus AT, G mez AM, Harris LH, Higgins JA, Kimport K, Luker K, Luna Z, Mamo L, Roberts D, Romero D, Sisson G. Realizing Reproductive Health Equity Needs More Than Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). [Editorial]. American journal of public health. 2016 Jan 1; 106(1):18-9.
In a recent Editor's Choice column in the American Journal of Public Health, Northridge and Coupey(1) advocate the increased use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), specifically the intrauterine device and the implant, as a means to achieve reproductive health equity. They reference the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation, which states that these methods should be considered "first-line contraceptive choices" for adolescents and young adults.(2) (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print November 12, 2015: e1-e2. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2015.302900).
