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Contraceptive choice for young people
1Northern Deanery, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
The Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
|April 10, 2009
Summary
Young women showed low interest in newer contraceptives like the patch, ring, and implant, often due to lack of knowledge. Improving information access is key for informed contraceptive choices.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Contraception Research
- Adolescent Gynecology
Background:
- Newer contraceptives, including the combined contraceptive patch, vaginal ring, and single-rod implant, offer potential for reducing teenage pregnancies.
- Understanding young people's attitudes towards these advanced contraceptive methods is crucial but currently limited.
- This study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding young women's perceptions of modern contraceptive options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore young women's attitudes towards newer contraceptive methods.
- To understand the factors influencing their contraceptive choices.
- To inform the development of targeted sexual health education strategies.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey utilizing self-completion questionnaires was conducted.
- Participants were a self-selecting sample of young women attending contraception clinics in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
- Statistical and qualitative thematic analyses were employed to interpret the data.
Main Results:
- A majority of the 127 participants lacked prior knowledge of the patch, vaginal ring, or implant, resulting in low interest.
- Attitudes towards using these contraceptives were associated with age, pregnancy scare history, unplanned pregnancy experience, and prior knowledge.
- Key themes identified included perceived convenience, effectiveness, safety, side effects, invasiveness, and discretion.
Conclusions:
- Young people's knowledge and attitudes toward newer contraceptives are variable and influenced by information access and personal experiences.
- Identified themes regarding contraceptive perceptions are valuable for understanding user preferences.
- Health professionals should proactively provide comprehensive information on these themes to support informed decision-making.
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