A Reproductive Health Protocol for Women Who Are Unstably Housed

Reproductive health care access is essential in preventing poor health outcomes for women who are unstably housed. Resources need to be adapted to meet the needs of these women, who have higher rates of experiencing health care judgment and medical distrust. This quality improvement project involved the development and implementation of an evidenced-based Reproductive Health Protocol and Reproductive Health Resources Guide to increase access to health care for women who are unstably housed in Philadelphia. The results indicated a clinically significant association of women with unstable housing between receiving a pregnancy test and referral to pregnancy care services (Fisher exact test, P = .054). The use of an evidence-based reproductive health protocol can improve outcomes for women who are unstably housed.