Vasectomy interest and awareness among patients and their partners in prenatal clinics in the United States
| Autor: | Xiaoyue Mona Guo, Ashlesha Patel, Marybeth Lore, Jessica W Kiley, Katelyn Zumpf, Jessica M. Madrigal, Megan Adam |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Prenatal care Ambulatory Care Facilities 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Obstetrics and gynaecology Pregnancy Vasectomy medicine Humans In patient 030212 general & internal medicine Tubal ligation 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine business.industry Obstetrics and Gynecology United States Contraception Cross-Sectional Studies Reproductive Medicine Sterilization (medicine) Family Planning Services Family medicine Household income Female business Healthcare providers |
| Zdroj: | BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. 48:e67-e74 |
| ISSN: | 2515-2009 2515-1991 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201062 |
| Popis: | ObjectiveAlthough vasectomy is safer, more effective and less expensive than tubal ligation, rates of permanent contraception are consistently higher in women than in men. We sought to explore vasectomy interest and awareness in patients and their partners during prenatal visits, a time when contraceptive counselling is typically performed.MethodsAnonymous surveys were distributed between January and July 2019 to a cross-sectional, convenience sample of pregnant women and their partners, if available, presenting for outpatient prenatal care at two hospitals (one public, one private) serving different patient populations in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Survey questions gauged participant awareness and interest in vasectomies.ResultsSurveys were completed by 436 individuals (78% female, 24% male). Seventy percent of respondents indicated interest in vasectomy after achieving optimal family size, but most respondents had never discussed it with their healthcare provider. Factors associated with vasectomy interest included being partnered, having a lower household income, and knowing someone who has had a vasectomy. Almost 50% of respondents would be interested in obtaining information about vasectomies from their obstetrician or prenatal care provider.ConclusionsMany patients and their male partners in the prenatal clinic setting were interested in vasectomy as a method for permanent contraception, but most respondents had never received counselling. Since comprehensive prenatal care includes contraceptive planning, obstetric providers are uniquely positioned to educate individuals on vasectomy. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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