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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In 2015, it was estimated that about 57% of women in Saint Lucia (who were married/in unions and between the ages of 15-49) were using any form of contraception, including traditional methods. This was lower than the Latin America/Caribbean average (about 73% of women). Furthermore, it was estimated that about 17% had unmet family planning needs, which was higher than the Latin America/Caribbean average (11% of women). The most popular forms of contraception were oral contraceptives (23% of women), condoms (15% of women), female sterilization (7% of women), and contraceptive injectables (5% of women). There were low rates of usage for other modern methods, such as IUDs (3% of women), contraceptive implants (less than 1% of women), and vaginal barrier methods (less than 1% of women). There were also low rates of usage for traditional methods, such as the rhythm method (1% of women) and withdrawal (1% of women). Furthermore, practically 0% of women reported using male sterilization as their main form of contraception with their partners.<ref name="unreport_contraceptives2015">[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find '''condoms''' sold in Saint Lucia.<ref>[https://www.psi.org/wp-content/uploads/drupal/sites/default/files/publication_files/2010-caribbean_trac_yth_cdm_hiv_stl.pdf Caribbean (2010): HIV/AIDS TRaC Study Evaluating Condom Use Among Sexually Active Youth16-24 Years in St. Lucia]</ref> | |||
* You can find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' at [http://www.slppa.org/ Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood Association]. Some of the brands that they offer include Microgynon, Microlut, Diane 36, Logynon, as of 2019. | |||
* You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''' at [http://www.slppa.org/ Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood Association]. | |||
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' at [http://www.slppa.org/ Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood Association]. | |||
* You can find '''sterilization services''' (for men and women) [http://www.slppa.org/ Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood Association]. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Saint Lucia, you can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), but they may be only available at family planning clinics in some cases.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/saint-lucia/ EC Status and Availability: Saint Lucia</ref> We still need to collect more information on this subject (update this page if you know more). | In Saint Lucia, you can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), but they may be only available at family planning clinics in some cases.<ref name="ecec_saintlucia">[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/saint-lucia/ EC Status and Availability: Saint Lucia]</ref> We still need to collect more information on this subject (update this page if you know more). | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), but they may be only available at family planning clinics in some cases. One brand you may find at family planning clinics is Optinor.<ref | * You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), but they may be only available at family planning clinics in some cases. One brand you may find at family planning clinics is Optinor.<ref name="ecec_saintlucia" /> | ||
* Note: The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | * Note: The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | ||
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In Saint Lucia, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=166 ST. LUCIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | In Saint Lucia, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=166 ST. LUCIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
Saint Lucia has the second highest HIV infection rate in the Eastern Caribbean.<ref>[https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/saint-lucia-has-second-highest-number-of-hiv-infected-persons-in-eastern-caribbean/ Saint Lucia has second highest number of HIV-infected people in Eastern Caribbean]</ref> As of 2017, less than 1000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Saint Lucia, according to estimates from UNAIDS.<ref>[https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/saintlucia UNAIDS Country factsheets; SAINT LUCIA 2017]</ref> | |||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
* [https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/saintlucia UNAIDS Saint Lucia] | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Saint Lucia, abortion is only legally permitted in certain circumstances, which include: when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or in order to protect the "health" of the pregnant person. It should be noted that "health" is a relatively loose term that may be subject to interpretation. While some health ministers and activists have called for the laws to be changed, they currently remain in place.<ref>[https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/health-minister-mary-isaac-speaks-on-abortion/ Health Minister speaks on abortion]</ref> Furthermore, if someone unlawfully causes an abortion, they may be subject to time in prison.<ref>[https://cyber.harvard.edu/population/abortion/Saintlucia.abo.htm SAINT LUCIA. Criminal Code; Title 24. Children. Childbirth. Concealment of Birth]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/st-lucia Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood Association]: "SLPPA aims to promote family welfare and reduce the incidence of unwanted pregnancies, particularly among adolescents, through a strengthened family life education programme and quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services which complement government provision." | * [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/st-lucia Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood Association]: "SLPPA aims to promote family welfare and reduce the incidence of unwanted pregnancies, particularly among adolescents, through a strengthened family life education programme and quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services which complement government provision." | ||
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/saint-lucia Equaldex - Saint Lucia]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Saint Lucia. It is important to understand that homosexuality is illegal in Saint Lucia | * [https://www.equaldex.com/region/saint-lucia Equaldex - Saint Lucia]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Saint Lucia. It is important to understand that homosexuality is illegal in Saint Lucia | ||
. | * [http://www.ryvslu.org/ Raise Your Voice Saint Lucia]: "RAISE YOUR VOICE SAINT LUCIA advocates for a safer environment where children and women can grow and achieve their full potential." | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||