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of more than 250 Indigenous women by the Native Women’s Association of Canada found that one in five women had experienced physical or psychological violence during the pandemic.
The pandemic has required shifts and innovations in all aspects of health and social care. As Ontario and Canada turn toward pandemic recovery plans, this is an opportune moment to re-evaluate how the provision of sexual, reproductive, pregnancy and postpartum care can centre equity and evidence-based approaches, balancing our evolving understanding of the ongoing risks created by COVID-19 and what works best to support reproductive health.
Adapt postpartum mental health supports to community needs, including culturally and community-specific needs, leveraging innovations in telehealth while also considering alternative solutions for those unable to access telehealth. Address social determinants of health that impact all aspects of reproductive health and have been exacerbated by the pandemic, including economic stability, housing and food security.
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