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Effects of Two Educational Posters on Contraceptive Knowledge and Intentions: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Seri Anderson1, Leah Frerichs, Alexander Kaysin
1Departments of Health Policy and Management, Family Medicine, and Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 12, 2018
Summary
A patient-centered contraceptive poster significantly improved women's knowledge more than the CDC poster. Both educational tools may help reduce unplanned pregnancies by encouraging more effective contraceptive choices.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health Education
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Effective contraceptive use is crucial for preventing unplanned pregnancies.
- Existing educational materials, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) poster, aim to inform individuals about contraceptive effectiveness.
- Patient-centered approaches may enhance the impact of health education materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of a patient-centered contraceptive effectiveness poster versus the CDC poster in influencing contraceptive knowledge and intentions.
- To assess the impact of these posters on perceived pregnancy risk and intended contraceptive effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 990 women aged 18-44.
- Participants completed online surveys measuring contraceptive knowledge, perceived pregnancy risk, and intended contraceptive effectiveness.
- Subgroup analyses examined effects in women with prior pregnancy scares, low numeracy, and those not currently using contraception.
Main Results:
- The patient-centered poster significantly improved contraceptive knowledge more than the CDC poster (6.4 vs. 3.6 percentage points increase, P<.001).
- Both posters significantly improved contraceptive knowledge and intentions towards more effective contraceptive methods.
- These improvements suggest a potential shift in contraceptive choices for 1-17 out of 100 women.
Conclusions:
- Both educational posters contribute to contraceptive knowledge and may reduce unplanned pregnancy risk.
- The patient-centered poster demonstrates superior efficacy in enhancing contraceptive knowledge compared to the CDC poster.
- Tailoring health information to be patient-centered can yield better educational outcomes in reproductive health.
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