A new look at an old method: the diaphragm
| Autor: | Branch Mr, Harvey Sm, Bird St |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Sociology and Political Science media_common.quotation_subject Population Sexually Transmitted Diseases HIV Infections Health Promotion Birth control Risk Factors Vaginal Diaphragm medicine Humans education Contraception Behavior media_common Skepticism Gynecology education.field_of_study business.industry Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Contraceptive Devices Female Patient Acceptance of Health Care musculoskeletal system United States Contraception Family planning Family medicine Women's Health business Developed country Unintended pregnancy |
| Zdroj: | Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health. 35(6) |
| ISSN: | 1538-6341 |
| Popis: | Invented in 1842 the vaginal diaphragm is one of the oldest contraceptive methods. Despite several decades of legal restrictions in the United States that slowed the methods introduction into the market the diaphragm had become the most frequently prescribed form of birth control in America by the 1930s. Currently however very few U.S. women who practice contraception use the diaphragm: In 1995 only 2% of contraceptive users aged 15-44 used the method. 3As a result most public health professionals perceive the diaphragm as having low acceptability In a society that seeks "magic bullets" and values technological fixes the old-fashioned diaphragm is viewed with skepticism by practitioners and women alike. We contend however that the diaphragm has much to offer women and that it could play an important role in the prevention of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV. The purpose of this viewpoint is to dissuade skepticism about the diaphragm and to argue for taking a new look at this old method. (excerpt) |
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