Factors predicting mood changes in oral contraceptive pill users
Ghodratollah Shakerinejad1, Alireza Hidarnia, Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh
1Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Hidarnia@modares.ac.ir.
Reproductive Health
|September 11, 2013
Summary
Mood changes affect 37.7% of oral contraceptive pill (OCP) users. Factors like location, lack of side effect information, and lower self-efficacy predict these mood changes in women using OCPs.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Women's Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are used by over 100 million women globally.
- Mood changes are a primary reason for OCP discontinuation.
- Understanding OCP-related mood changes is crucial for continued use and women's well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of mood changes in oral contraceptive pill users.
- To identify predicting factors associated with mood changes in OCP users.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 500 women aged 15-49 years using low-dose OCPs in Ahwaz, Iran.
- Data collected via face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire.
- Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to identify significant predictors.
Main Results:
- 37.7% of women reported mood changes attributed to OCP use.
- Significant predictors included place of living (OR=2.57), not receiving OCP side effect information (OR=1.80), and lower self-efficacy (OR=0.87).
- These findings highlight key factors influencing mood alterations in OCP users.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of OCP-related mood changes in Iranian women aligns with global findings.
- Receiving information on OCP side effects and higher self-efficacy are crucial protective factors.
- Implementing educational programs and enhancing self-efficacy are recommended to mitigate mood changes.
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