Health care providers' knowledge about contraceptive evidence: a barrier to quality family planning care?

Dehlendorf, Christine; Levy, Karmit; Ruskin, R.; Steinauer, Jody

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2009.11.006

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“…But sometimes, health care professionals have inaccurate knowledge about contraception, including knowledge gaps about mechanisms of action [37]. A study among family medicine providers in the USA showed that 25% were unsure about the EC pill mechanism and 37% were wrong about the time interval for the initiation of EC [38].…”

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Knowledge and beliefs about mechanism of action of birth control methods among European women

Burgo¹,

Mikolajczyk²,

Osorio³

et al. 2012

Contraception

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Knowledge and beliefs about mechanism of action of birth control methods among European women

Burgo¹,

Mikolajczyk²,

Osorio³

et al. 2012

Contraception

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“…Health care providers are an important source of information about FP and their opinions about specific methods can also influence women's choices [10]. Physicians with misconceptions or incomplete information about a specific method may hinder women from making properly informed choices [11].…”

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Choice of birth control methods among European women and the role of partners and providers

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Background: The choice of a birth control method is influenced by socio-cultural and personal factors. We explored the perceived influences in women's choice of a birth control method in five European countries (Germany, France, the U.K., Romania and Sweden), where contraception is widely used.Study design: Cross-sectional study of 1137 randomly selected women, aged 18-49 years.An anonymous, 31-item questionnaire related to birth control methods was used. Logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with partner participation in choice of a contraceptive.Results: Oral contraceptives were mainly used in Germany (54.3%), France (50.5%) and Sweden (34.6%) and condoms in the UK (29.6%) and Romania (22.9%). Sweden showed the highest use of intrauterine devices (19%). Romania had the lowest use of contraception.Oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices use were frequently suggested by providers instead of by women. Choosing the method with the partner was associated with age (OR=0.97, 95%CI 0.94-0.99), university graduate (OR=1.59, 95%CI 1.01-2.29), married (OR=1.52, 95%CI 1.01-2.29) and with using a method that requires partner's cooperation (OR=8.18,).Conclusions: Hormonal contraceptives and intrauterine devices are commonly recommended by providers rather than requested by women. Partner preferences are taken into account when his cooperation in the use of the method is needed. As fertility care is a male and female issue, there is still more room for actively involving both women and men in choice of a birth control method.

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“…The inaccurate knowledge of the medical staff on contraception decreases the quality of the consultation dramatically and results in unintended pregnancies [11]. Unfortunately, 14% of the patients that applies for induced abortion for unintended pregnancies conceived because of inefficient or incorrect contraception as a result of either communication failure or misunderstanding on consultation [12].…”

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Men’s Perspectives on Family Planning and Their Knowledge on Reproductive Health

Gungor¹,

Uludağ²,

Hacıvelioğlu³

et al. 2014

Ann Clin Anal Med

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ÖzetAmaç: Aile planlamasıyla ilgili kadınlara yönelik çok sayıda eğitim gerçekleş-tirilmektedir. Bu çalışmamızda erkeklerin aile planlamasına bakış açılarını ve üreme sağlığı üzerine bilgi düzeylerini tespit etmeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yön-tem: Çalışma kliniğimize gebelik nedeniyle başvuran kadınların eşleri üzerin-de anket şeklinde yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Toplam 178 katılımcı anketimizi doldurdu. Katılanların eşlerinin %11,1'inde (17/153) istenmeyen gebelik nedeniyle en az bir gebelik sonlandırılmıştı. Katılımcıların 142'si (%79,8) en az bir modern aile planlaması yöntemi biliyordu ve 104'ü (%58,4) daha önce en az bir modern aile planlaması yöntemi kullanmıştı. Katılımcıların %46,1'i (35/76) tarafından kondom kullanım kolaylığı ve ucuz olması nedeniyle en iyi korunma yöntemi olarak değerlendirildi ve %41,7 (25/60) bundan sonra kondomla korunacağını beyan etti. Katılımcıların %55,6'sı (40/72) yan etkileri nedeniyle hiçbir zaman oral kontraseptif kullanmayacaklarını söylediler. Katılımcıla-ra üreme sağlığıyla ilgili 20 soru soruldu. Tüm soruların yaklaşık %70'i doğru şekilde cevaplandırıldı. Her soru için doğru cevaplanma yüzdesi 39,6 ile 96,1 arasında değişti. Tartışma: Çalışmamızda aile planlaması ve üreme sağlığıy-la ilgili evli ve fertil oldukları bilinen erkeklerin bakış açıları değerlendirildi. Bu konularda eğitim programlarının planlanması için çalışmamız başlangıç noktası olarak kabul edilebilir. Anahtar KelimelerAile Planlaması; Erkek; Üreme Sağlığı Abstract Aim: Many training programs for females about contraception have been developed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the perspectives of males on contraception and their knowledge on reproductive health. Material and Method: Husbands of pregnant women who presented in our obstetric clinic were invited to complete a questionnaire. Results: A total of 178 men answered our questionnaire. Among their wives, 11.1% (17/153) terminated their at least one unintended pregnancy. 142 of them (79.8%) knew about modern contraceptive methods, and 104 (58.4%) of them used at least one of these methods. Condoms were perceived as the best contraceptive method for 46.1% (35/76) because of their easiness to use and cheapness, and 41.7% (25/60) of the participants stated that they would like to use condom from then on. 55.6% (40/72) stated that they would never use oral contraceptives because of their possible side effects on their wives. 20 of the questions addressed to the participants were about reproductive health. The participants answered approximately 70% of all questions correctly. The correct answering rate for every question ranged between 39.6% and 96.1%. Discussion: In our study, we investigated attitudes and knowledge about contraception and reproductive health among men who were married and fertile. The findings from this study can provide a foundation for further education programs for men in these areas.

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Health care providers' knowledge about contraceptive evidence: a barrier to quality family planning care?

Cited by 136 publications

References 24 publications

Knowledge and beliefs about mechanism of action of birth control methods among European women

Knowledge and beliefs about mechanism of action of birth control methods among European women

Choice of birth control methods among European women and the role of partners and providers

Men’s Perspectives on Family Planning and Their Knowledge on Reproductive Health

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