The sexual acceptability of intrauterine contraception: a qualitative study with young adult women

Higgins, James; Ryder, Kristin M.; Skarda, Grace; Koepsel, Erica R.; Bennett, Eliza

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.06.098

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“…The 26 articles we identified were published between 2008 and 2017 (Table ), and 16 (62%) were published during the last five years of our search range (2013–2017). Twenty‐four articles exclusively reported qualitative data (other than basic descriptive data on the sample's demographic and other characteristics), while one was a mixed‐methods study and another was part of a larger ethnographic study .…”

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“…Similarly, the study by Francis et al examined women's perceptions of the ring (and other vaginally placed products, such as gels and IUDs), and only one participant had ever used the method . The remaining studies all examined broader categories of contraceptives, such as nondaily methods, long‐acting reversible contraceptives or contraceptives in general (i.e., both hormonal and nonhormonal methods) . In many of the studies, information about the ring was limited to brief summaries, along with a few illustrative examples and quotes (sometimes only one) pertaining to the method.…”

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“…In another study, young adults weighed the pros and cons of the ring against those of other contraceptive methods; they noted that although, for example, periodic insertion and removal of the ring is easier to remember than taking the pill every day, there are tradeoffs in that the ring can have irritating side effects . In comparing the ring to the IUD, a young adult in one study said that she preferred the latter because the hormone dose was lower, while in another study a young woman said that the ring had an advantage over the IUD in that it could be removed without the need to see a doctor . Some women reported using the ring in combination with other contraceptives, either as backup for methods that they used inconsistently or to gain additional protection against pregnancy …”

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“…Participant perspectives of partner‐related themes were given substantial coverage in 12 of the 26 articles . Four included both male and female participants, and nearly every article discussed partner‐related considerations to some degree, although most partner‐related comments were not specifically related to rings.…”

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A Qualitative Systematic Review of Women's Experiences Using Contraceptive Vaginal Rings: Implications for New Technologies

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Midoun

Guillen

et al. 2019

Perspect Sexual Reproductive

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CONTEXT Vaginal rings are available for contraception and hormone replacement, and are being developed as HIV/STD or multipurpose prevention technologies. A comprehensive understanding of women's expectations of and experiences with rings is urgently needed to inform product development and to optimize ring use. METHODS Three databases (PubMed, Global Health and CINAHL) were searched for English‐language, peer‐reviewed articles published between January 1996 and November 2017 that reported qualitative data on barriers to and facilitators of use of female‐controlled contraceptive methods. Data on study methods, findings and conclusions pertaining to contraceptive rings were extracted, organized and analyzed. RESULTS Twenty‐six articles, all published since 2008, met the inclusion criteria. Seven studies focused largely or entirely on rings (and involved current, former or potential users), while the others focused on other contraceptive methods but included ring‐specific data. Familiarity with the ring was low, and women commonly had initial concerns about the method—often related to insertion and removal, cleanliness and discomfort with touching their vagina—that were typically overcome over time. Other major themes were issues related to ring use and discontinuation, the importance of ring‐related properties and characteristics, and considerations related to sexual partners and health care providers. CONCLUSIONS Qualitative data have the potential to inform ring design and promotion. Future research should further explore women's expectations and experiences with the ring, the value of involving male partners in ring evaluation, and evaluation of interventions to improve patient–provider communication concerning ring choice and use.

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confidence: 99%