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Natural family planning: physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practice
Joyce Choi1, Sherry Chan, Ellen Wiebe
1Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal D'Obstetrique Et Gynecologie Du Canada : JOGC
|August 17, 2010
Summary
Physicians demonstrate poor knowledge of natural family planning (NFP) methods effectiveness. Most physicians underestimate NFP and provide limited contraceptive counseling, highlighting a need for improved education on these evidence-based options.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Family Medicine
- Gynaecology
Background:
- Natural family planning (NFP) encompasses several evidence-based methods for conception and contraception.
- Physician knowledge and attitudes are crucial for effective patient counseling on contraceptive choices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding four key NFP methods.
- To identify factors influencing physicians' counseling on NFP.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted among family physicians, gynaecologists, and residents in British Columbia.
- Data collected included physicians' perceptions of NFP effectiveness, personal experiences, and counseling practices.
Main Results:
- A low percentage of physicians (3-6%) accurately knew the perfect-use effectiveness of NFP methods.
- Fifty percent of physicians mentioned NFP for contraception, and 77% for conception.
- Family physicians and older physicians were more likely to discuss NFP with patients.
Conclusions:
- Physicians frequently underestimate the effectiveness of modern NFP methods.
- There is a need for enhanced physician understanding of NFP to provide evidence-based contraceptive counseling.
- Improving NFP knowledge can support motivated patients seeking these contraceptive choices.
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