Contraceptive provision in genitourinary medicine clinics in the UK

Autor: J R, Willcox, M, Huengsberg, Phillip, Kell, Damitha, Edirisinghe, Karen, Rogstad, Gail, Crowe, Anne, Meik de Reuter, Sarah, Edwards, Gurdeep, Singh, Noreen, Desmond, Deb, Mandal, Raymond, Maw, Alexander, McMillan
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: International Journal of STD & AIDS. 18:123-125
ISSN: 1758-1052
0956-4624
DOI: 10.1258/095646207779949745
Popis: The objective of this study was to assess current and future contraceptive provision in genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics in the United Kingdom. Questionnaires were sent to 18 British Co-Operative Clinical Group regional representatives for distribution to clinical leads. Of 185 clinics, 124 (67%) responded. All clinics provided condoms, 116 (94%) the 'morning after' pill and 31 (25%) would fit an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) for emergency contraception. Twenty-three (18.5%) regarded their clinic as already providing a comprehensive service and most of these could provide a wide range of contraceptive methods. Of all clinics, which included eight (34%) clinics already providing a comprehensive service, 69 (56%) anticipated developing their contraceptive provision within the next five years. In conclusion, contraceptive provision varies between clinics. A reduction in unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) would most likely be achieved if clinics expanded their provision of contraceptive services.
Databáze: OpenAIRE