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Intrauterine device management by nurses in Primary Health Care.
Eliane Kelly Ribeiro da Silva1, Helisamara Mota Guedes2, Débora Dupas Gonçalves do Nascimento1
1Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|June 18, 2025
Summary
Nurses in primary health care effectively manage intrauterine devices (IUDs), with most utilizing care protocols. Enhancing facilities and resources can further improve IUD services and reduce unplanned pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Primary Health Care Nursing
- Contraception Management
Background:
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a key method of reversible contraception.
- Effective management by nurses in primary care is crucial for accessibility and uptake.
- Assessing current nursing practices provides insight into service delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current practices of nurses in managing intrauterine devices (IUDs).
- To identify areas for improvement in IUD management within primary health care settings.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 31 qualified nurses in Mato Grosso do Sul.
- Online data collection utilizing frequency analyses and binomial tests with SPSS 24.0.
Main Results:
- Most participating nurses were female (83.9%), with a mean age of 37.3 years.
- High rates of equipped offices (87.1%) and protocol use (93.5%) were observed.
- Significant performance was noted in requesting imaging tests, prescribing medications, and educational activities (p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- Investment in physical and material infrastructure is recommended to enhance IUD management.
- Nurses are vital human resources capable of reducing unplanned pregnancies and their consequences.
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