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Acceptability of two spermicides in five countries.

E Raymond1, G Alvarado, L Ledesma

  • 1Biomedical Affairs Division, Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA. eraymond@fhi.org

Contraception
|November 5, 1999
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This study compared two nonoxynol-9 spermicide methods: a foaming tablet and a film. Both contraceptive methods were highly acceptable to women, despite associated high pregnancy rates.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Nonoxynol-9 spermicides are used for contraception.
  • Previous analyses indicated high pregnancy rates associated with these spermicides.
  • Understanding user acceptability is crucial for contraceptive method selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the acceptability of two nonoxynol-9 spermicide preparations: a foaming tablet and a film.
  • To assess user-reported experiences and satisfaction with each spermicide formulation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from a large, international, multicenter, randomized trial.
  • Random assignment of women to use either a nonoxynol-9 foaming tablet (n=383) or a nonoxynol-9 film (n=382).
  • Participants completed acceptability questionnaires at 4 weeks and discontinuation over 28 weeks.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAmericasCentral AmericaClinical ResearchClinical TrialsContraceptionContraceptive AgentsContraceptive MethodsContraceptive UsageDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEcuadorEnglish Speaking AfricaFamily PlanningGhanaGuatemalaLatin AmericaMethod Acceptability--womenMexicoNonoxynol-9North AmericaNorthern AmericaResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSouth AmericaSpermicidal Contraceptive AgentsUnited StatesVaginal SpermicidesWestern AfricaWomen

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Main Results:

  • Both spermicide preparations demonstrated high acceptability among users.
  • 50% of women in the tablet group and 55% in the film group liked their product very much.
  • Specific usability issues were reported: film was harder to insert and stuck to fingers; tablet was messy and sometimes failed to dissolve.

Conclusions:

  • Both nonoxynol-9 foaming tablets and films are highly acceptable contraceptive methods for women.
  • User preference may be influenced by specific product characteristics, despite overall positive reception.
  • Acceptability was linked to consistent use but not to subsequent pregnancy rates.