Observational, prospective, multicentre study to evaluate the effects of counselling on the choice of combined hormonal contraceptives in italy-the ecos (educational counselling effects) study
| Autor: | Alessandro Gambera, Carlo Bastianelli, Nadia Bernardini, Salvatore Dessole, Fedela Corda, Pasquale Scagliola, Daniela de Feo, Sandra Bucciantini, Rosetta Papa, Fabiola Beligotti |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Program evaluation
Adult medicine.medical_specialty Population Directive Counseling Choice Behavior Contraceptives Oral Hormonal Young Adult Surveys and Questionnaires Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medicine Humans Prospective Studies education Contraception Behavior Gynecology Medicine(all) education.field_of_study business.industry Contraceptive Devices Obstetrics and Gynecology Contraceptive Devices Female General Medicine Clinical trial Contraception Reproductive Medicine Italy Family planning Hormonal contraception Family medicine Observational study Female adult contraception contraception behavior contraceptive devices female contraceptives oral hormonal directive counseling female gynecology humans italy prospective studies surveys questionnaires young adult choice behavior reproductive medicine obstetrics business Unintended pregnancy Research Article |
| Zdroj: | BMC Women's Health |
| Popis: | Background Adequate counselling on contraceptive methods can help users choose the most appropriate method. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of structured counselling provided by gynaecologists on selection of a combined hormonal contraception method. Methods Women aged 18–40 years (n = 1871) who were considering the use of a combined hormonal contraception method (pill, transdermal patch or vaginal ring) underwent a structured counselling session in which gynaecologists provided comprehensive information. Pre- and post-counselling questionnaires on combined hormonal contraception choice were completed by participants. Results After counselling, many women (38 %) selected a combined hormonal contraception method that was different from the originally intended one. Preferences for the transdermal patch approximately doubled (from 3.2 % pre-counselling to 7 %; p |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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