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Impact of Contraceptive Education on Contraceptive Knowledge and Decision Making: A Systematic Review
Karen Pazol1, Lauren B Zapata1, Stephen J Tregear2
1Division of Reproductive Health, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 21, 2015
Summary
Educational interventions significantly improve knowledge of contraceptive methods. Further research is needed to optimize these interventions for better contraceptive use and reduced unintended pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health Education
Background:
- Educational interventions are crucial for informed contraceptive decision-making and effective use.
- This systematic review aims to evaluate contraceptive education interventions to inform national family planning guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review educational interventions for contraception.
- To assess their impact on knowledge, decision-making, attitudes, and behaviors related to contraception.
Main Methods:
- Searched CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO (1985-2012, with updates to 2015).
- Included peer-reviewed articles on educational interventions.
- Primary outcomes: knowledge, decision-making participation/comfort, attitudes; Secondary outcomes: contraceptive use, unintended pregnancy.
Main Results:
- 17 studies met inclusion criteria; 4 additional studies identified in later searches.
- Diverse educational tools were used, with or without healthcare provider involvement.
- 14 of 15 studies showed significant improvements in contraceptive knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Educational interventions effectively increase contraceptive knowledge.
- Further research should identify effective intervention components and the role of healthcare providers.
- Investigating the impact on behaviors and unintended pregnancy requires more study.
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