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D'Souza P, Phagdol T, D'Souza SRB, D S A, Nayak BS, Velayudhan B, Bailey JV, Stephenson J, Oliver S. Interventions to support contraceptive choice and use: a global systematic map of systematic reviews. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2023; 28:83-91. [PMID: 36802955 DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2022.2162337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND To review the highest level of available evidence, a systematic map identified systematic reviews that evaluated the effectiveness of interventions to improve contraception choice and increase contraception use. METHODS Systematic reviews published since 2000 were identified from searches of nine databases. Data were extracted using a coding tool developed for this systematic map. Methodological quality of included reviews was assessed using AMSTAR 2 criteria. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION Fifty systematic reviews reported evaluations of interventions for contraception choice and use addressing three domains (individual, couples, community); Meta-analyses in 11 of the reviews mostly addressed interventions for individuals. We identified 26 reviews covering High Income Countries, 12 reviews covering Low Middle-Income Countries and the rest a mix of both. Most reviews (15) focussed on psychosocial interventions, followed by incentives (6) and m-health interventions (6). The strongest evidence from meta-analyses is for the effectiveness of motivational interviewing, contraceptive counselling, psychosocial interventions, school-based education, and interventions promoting contraceptive access, demand-generation interventions (community and facility based, financial mechanisms and mass media), and mobile phone message interventions. Even in resource constrained settings, community-based interventions can increase contraceptive use. There are gaps in the evidence on interventions for contraception choice and use, and limitations in study designs and lack of representativeness. Most approaches focus on individual women rather than couples or wider socio-cultural influences on contraception and fertility. This review identifies interventions which work to increase contraception choice and use, and these could be implemented in school, healthcare or community settings.
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- Preethy D'Souza
- UCL Social Research Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- UCL Social Research Institute, University College London, London, UK.,Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Swain LT, Malouff JM, Meynadier J, Schutte NS. Psychological interventions decrease unintended pregnancies: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Br J Health Psychol 2023; 28:567-585. [PMID: 36617631 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Despite innovations in contraceptive methods, unintended pregnancies remain common. Researchers have examined psychological approaches to decrease unintended pregnancies through contraceptive use. These interventions have involved applying aspects of social cognitive theory, the health belief model and self-determination theory. Research findings on the effects of these psychological approaches show conflicting evidence. The aim of this meta-analysis was to clarify the impact of these psychological interventions on unintended pregnancies DESIGN: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of psychological interventions intended to prevent unwanted pregnancies through an increase in the use of contraceptive methods METHODS: A systematic search of databases and article reference lists led to 26 relevant RCTs with a total of 31,222 participants RESULTS: The odds ratio for pregnancy in the psychological intervention condition = .83, 95% CI [.75, .93]. The results also showed that the longer an intervention's follow-up period was, the less the prevention effect. Quality assessment of included studies indicated that all used a treatment manual and reported attrition. It also showed that most studies reported the reasons for drop-out and assessed the facilitators' adherence to the intervention protocol. The proportion of variability due to chance amongst studies was I 2 = 22%. Duval and Tweedie's Trim and Fill showed a difference between the observed and the adjusted values. The adjusted value, representing a conservative estimate of effect size, was OR = .891, 95% CI [.777, .999] CONCLUSIONS: Altogether, these results support the efficacy of psychological interventions aimed at preventing unintended pregnancy through contraception.
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D'Souza P, Bailey JV, Stephenson J, Oliver S. Factors influencing contraception choice and use globally: a synthesis of systematic reviews. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2022; 27:364-372. [PMID: 36047713 DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2022.2096215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unintended pregnancy has a huge adverse impact on maternal, child and family health and wealth. There is an unmet need for contraception globally, with an estimated 40% of pregnancies unintended worldwide. METHODS We systematically searched PubMed and specialist databases for systematic reviews addressing contraceptive choice, uptake or use, published in English between 2000 and 2019. Two reviewers independently selected and appraised reports and synthesised quantitative and qualitative review findings. We mapped emergent themes to a social determinants of health framework to develop our understanding of the complexities of contraceptive choice and use. FINDINGS We found 24 systematic reviews of mostly moderate or high quality. Factors affecting contraception use are remarkably similar among women in very different cultures and settings globally. Use of contraception is influenced by the perceived likelihood and appeal of pregnancy, and relationship status. It is influenced by women's knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of side effects and health risks. Male partners have a strong influence, as do peers' views and experiences, and families' expectations. Lack of education and poverty is linked with low contraception use, and social and cultural norms influence contraception and expectations of family size and timing. Contraception use also depends upon their availability, the accessibility, confidentiality and costs of health services, and attitudes, behaviour and skills of health practitioners. INTERPRETATION Contraception has remarkably far-reaching benefits and is highly cost-effective. However, women worldwide lack sufficient knowledge, capability and opportunity to make reproductive choices, and health care systems often fail to provide access and informed choice.
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- Preethy D'Souza
- UCL Department of Social Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Medical School Building, UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK
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- UCL Department of Social Science, University College London, London, UK.,Faculty of the Humanities, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburgand, UK
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Gonzales-Huaman P, Fernandez-Chinguel JE, Taype-Rondan A. Peri-abortion contraceptive counseling: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260794. [PMID: 34962913 PMCID: PMC8714105 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective To assess the effects of peri-abortion contraceptive counseling interventions. Methods We performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effect of different types of peri-abortion contraceptive counseling interventions and were published as original papers in scientific journals. The literature search was performed in June 2021 in PubMed, Central Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), Scopus, and Google Scholar; without restrictions in language or publication date. Two independent authors identified studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and extracted the data. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tool, and evidence certainty was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. Whenever possible, meta-analyses were performed. The protocol was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42020187354). Results Eleven RCTs were eligible for inclusion (published from 2004 to 2017), from which nine compared enhanced versus standard counseling. Pooled estimates showed that, compared to standard counseling, enhanced counseling was associated with a higher incidence of effective contraceptive use (>3 months) (relative risk [RR], 1.12; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09–1.16), although no significant difference was found in the incidence of long-acting reversible contraceptive use (RR, 1.25; 95% CI, 0.68–2.29), contraceptive uptake (RR, 1.06; 95% CI, 0.98–1.15), and obstetric event occurrence (RR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.57–1.47). Certainty of evidence was very low for all outcomes. In addition, two studies compared contraceptive counseling provided by physicians versus that provided by non-physicians, which did not show significant differences. Conclusions Enhanced contraceptive counseling may favor effective contraceptive use but may not affect the rate of obstetric event occurrence. Also, the studies did not find a difference in the effects of counseling interventions given by different providers. Since evidence certainty was very low, future well-designed RCTs are needed to make informed decisions. Registration The study protocol was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42020187354).
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- Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Lima, Peru
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Cavallaro FL, Benova L, Owolabi OO, Ali M. A systematic review of the effectiveness of counselling strategies for modern contraceptive methods: what works and what doesn't? BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2020; 46:254-269. [PMID: 31826883 PMCID: PMC7569400 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2019-200377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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AIM The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence on the comparative effectiveness of different counselling strategies for modern contraception on contraceptive behaviour and satisfaction, and to examine their advantages and disadvantages. METHODS Six electronic databases (Medline, Embase, Global Health, Popline, CINAHL Plus, and Cochrane Library) were searched to identify publications comparing two or more contraceptive counselling strategies and reporting quantitative results on contraceptive use, uptake, continuation or switching, or client satisfaction. Studies of women or couples from any country, published in English since 1990 were considered. RESULTS A total of 63 publications corresponding to 61 studies met the inclusion criteria. There was substantial heterogeneity in study settings, interventions and outcome measures. Interventions targeting women initiating a method (including structured counselling on side effects) tended to show positive effects on contraceptive continuation. In contrast, the majority of studies of provider training and decision-making tools for method choice did not find evidence of an effect. Additional antenatal or postpartum counselling sessions were associated with increased postpartum contraceptive use, regardless of their timing in pregnancy or postpartum. Dedicated pre-abortion contraceptive counselling was associated with increased use only when accompanied by broader contraceptive method provision. Male partner or couples counselling was effective at increasing contraceptive use in two of five studies targeting non-users, women initiating implants or seeking abortion. High-quality evidence is lacking for the majority of intervention types. CONCLUSIONS The evidence base and quality of studies are limited, and further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of many counselling interventions in different settings.
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Valencia K, Moayedi G, Raidoo S, Soon R, Kaneshiro B, Tschann M. Survival Analysis of Patient Contraceptive Choice Method at Time of Abortion - Honolulu, Hawai'i, May 2010-December 2016. HAWAI'I JOURNAL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE 2020; 79:272-278. [PMID: 32914094 PMCID: PMC7477704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The relationship between contraceptive method choice at the time of abortion and risk for subsequent abortions is not well understood. This article uses an existing data set from the University of Hawai'i Women's Options Center between May 2010 and December 2016 to examine if such a relationship exists. A multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression survival analysis was used to evaluate contraceptive method prescribed or provided at index abortion encounters and likelihood of additional abortions. Patients who received a prescription of oral contraceptive pills, patches or rings at their index abortion were 61% more likely to have an additional abortion than those who had no contraceptive method recorded (hazard ratio [HR], 1.61; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.14-2.28). Patients who received a long-acting reversible contraceptive method at their index abortion were 59% less likely to have an additional abortion when compared with a patient receiving no method (HR, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.20-0.86). The findings show that patients who were prescribed oral contraceptives pills, patches, or rings were more likely than patients who had no contraceptive method prescribed or provided to have more than one abortion during the data collection period. Contraceptive method choice at time of abortion is complex and providers should be thorough in their counseling about failure rates, while also remaining vigilant in supporting patient autonomy and avoiding coercive or stigmatizing language.
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- Kristen Valencia
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI (KV, GM, SR, RS, BK, MT)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI (KV, GM, SR, RS, BK, MT)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI (KV, GM, SR, RS, BK, MT)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI (KV, GM, SR, RS, BK, MT)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI (KV, GM, SR, RS, BK, MT)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI (KV, GM, SR, RS, BK, MT)
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Migrant Women's Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17155376. [PMID: 32722563 PMCID: PMC7432037 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17155376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to migrant workers is key to fulfilling sustainable developmental goals. This study aims to explore key informants’ views on the provision of SRH services for migrant women in Malaysia, exploring the provision of SRH education, contraception, abortion, antenatal and delivery, as well as the management of gender-based violence. In-depth interviews of 44 stakeholders were conducted from July 2018 to July 2019. Data were thematically analysed. Migrant workers that fall pregnant are unable to work legally and are subject to deportation. Despite this, we found that insufficient SRH information and contraceptive access are provided, as these are seen to encourage promiscuity. Pregnancy, rather than sexually transmitted infection prevention, is a core concern among migrant women, the latter of which is not adequately addressed by private providers. Abortions are often seen as the only option for pregnant migrants. Unsafe abortions occur which are linked to financial constraints and cultural disapproval, despite surgical abortions being legal in Malaysia. Pregnant migrants often delay care-seeking, and this may explain poor obstetric outcomes. Although health facilities for gender-based violence are available, non-citizen women face additional barriers in terms of discrimination and scrutiny by authorities. Migrant women face extremely limited options for SRH services in Malaysia and these should be expanded.
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Alomair N, Alageel S, Davies N, Bailey JV. Factors influencing sexual and reproductive health of Muslim women: a systematic review. Reprod Health 2020; 17:33. [PMID: 32138744 PMCID: PMC7059374 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-020-0888-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Islamic societies, issues related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) are rarely discussed and considered sensitive subjects. This review aimed to identify any personal, religious, cultural, or structural barriers to SRH service and education among Muslim women worldwide. METHODS A search for qualitative and quantitative studies was conducted on seven electronic databases. A narrative synthesis using thematic analysis was conducted. RESULTS Fifty-nine studies were included from 22 countries: 19 qualitative, 38 quantitative and two mixed methods. Many Muslim women have poor SRH knowledge, and negative attitudes which influence their access to, and use of SRH services. Barriers to contraception use among Muslim women included a lack of basic reproductive knowledge, insufficient knowledge about contraception, misconceptions, and negative attitudes. Women had negative attitudes towards family planning for limiting the number of children but not for child spacing, which reflected religious views towards family planning. Religious and cultural beliefs were barriers to contraception use and access to SRH services and information. Family and the community have a significant impact on women's contraceptive use and access to SRH services. Husband and family opposition played a significant role in contraception access and use. Fear of stigmatization and being labelled as having pre-marital sexual relations among unmarried women acted as the main barrier to accessing contraception and seeking SRH information and services. CONCLUSION The findings reveal that there are multiple levels of factors that influence Muslim women's SRH. Poor SRH knowledge and practices among Muslim women is complex matter that is affected by personal, community, cultural, religious factors and existing policies and regulations. All these factors overlap and are affected by each other. There is an urgent need for interventions addressing modifiable barriers to SRH education and services to improve knowledge, informed choice and access to services to facilitate better sexual and reproductive wellbeing for Muslim women. It is important to note that while this review aimed to report findings on Muslim women, we acknowledge that significant variations exist within every culture and religion.
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- Noura Alomair
- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, Upper 3rd Floor, Royal Free Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2PF, UK.
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- Community Health Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, Upper 3rd Floor, Royal Free Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, Upper 3rd Floor, Royal Free Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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Kilander H, Brynhildsen J, Alehagen S, Fagerkrantz A, Thor J. Collaboratively seeking to improve contraceptive counselling at the time of an abortion: a case study of quality improvement efforts in Sweden. BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2019; 45:190-199. [PMID: 31289100 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many women find it difficult to choose and initiate a contraceptive method at the time of an abortion. There is a gap between regular clinical practice and existing evidence on motivational and person-centred counselling, as well as on use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). This study aims to describe and evaluate a Quality Improvement Collaborative (QIC) designed to enhance contraceptive services, with regard to changes in healthcare professionals' (HCPs') counselling in clinical practice, and in women's subsequent choice of, and access to, contraception. METHODS Three multiprofessional teams working in abortion services from three hospitals in Sweden, and two women contributing with user experience, participated in a QIC during the period March-November 2017. Using a case study design, we collected and analysed both quantitative and qualitative data. RESULTS Teams agreed on QIC goals, including that ≥50% of women would start LARC within 30 days post-abortion, and tested multiple evidence-based changes, aided by the two women's feedback. During the QIC, participating HCPs reported that they gained new knowledge and developed skills in contraceptive counselling at the time of an abortion. The teams welcomed the development of a performance feedback system regarding women's post-abortion contraception. While the majority of women counselled during the QIC chose LARC, only 20%-40% received it within 30 days post-abortion. CONCLUSION The QIC, incorporating user feedback, helped HCPs to develop capability in providing contraceptive services at the time of an abortion. Timely access to LARC remains a challenge in the present setting.
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- Helena Kilander
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Region Jönköping County, Eksjö, Sweden
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gyneacology, Norrköping, Region Ostergotland, Linköping, Sweden
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- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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Specialist follow-up contraceptive support after abortion-Impact on effective contraceptive use at six months and subsequent abortions: A randomised controlled trial. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0217902. [PMID: 31185058 PMCID: PMC6559659 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of specialist contraceptive support after abortion on effective contraceptive use at six months and subsequent abortions within two years. METHODS Multicentre randomised controlled trial among women undergoing induced abortion in three London boroughs. Allocation was through electronically concealed stratified randomisation by centre, blinding clinicians and participants to arm allocation until interventions. Control group received standard care, comprising advice to follow up with their general practitioner or contraceptive clinic as needed. Intervention group additionally received specialist contraceptive support via telephone or face-to-face consultation at 2-4 weeks and 3 months post-abortion. Primary outcome was rate of effective contraceptive use at six months post-abortion. Secondary outcomes were subsequent abortions within two years. RESULTS 569 women were recruited between October 2011 and February 2013, randomised to intervention (282) and control (287) groups; 290 (142 intervention, 148 control) were available for primary outcome analysis. Intention-to-treat analysis showed no significant difference between the two groups in effective contraceptive use after abortion (62%, vs 54%, p = 0·172), long-acting contraceptive use (42% versus 32%, p = 0·084), and subsequent abortion (similar rates, at 1 year: 10%, p = 0·895, between 1-2 years: 6%, p = 0·944). Per-protocol analysis showed those who received the complete intervention package were significantly more likely to use effective contraception (67% versus 54%, p = 0·048), in particular long-acting contraception (49% versus 32%, p = 0·010) and showed a non-significant reduction in subsequent abortions within 2 years (at 1 year: 5% versus 10%, p = 0·098; and between 1-2 years: 3% versus 6%, p = 0·164, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Structured specialist support post-abortion did not result in significant use of effective contraception at six months or reduction in subsequent abortions within two years. Participants engaging with the intervention showed positive effect on effective contraception at six months post-abortion. The potential benefit of such intervention may become evident through further studies with increased patient participation.
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Do women want to talk about birth control at the time of a first-trimester abortion? Contraception 2018; 98:535-540. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Adelman S, Free C, Smith C. Predictors of postabortion contraception use in Cambodia. Contraception 2018; 99:155-159. [PMID: 30471264 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate which characteristics collected at the point of abortion are associated with contraceptive use over the extended postabortion period for women in Cambodia. METHODS The study includes a cohort of 500 women who attended a Marie Stopes International Cambodia clinic for an induced abortion. The primary outcomes are use of effective contraception ≥80% of the time over the 4- and 12-month period postabortion. We conducted a bivariate analysis to assess the association between each characteristic and the outcome, followed by multivariable modeling to identify the strongest predictors of the outcomes. RESULTS Nearly 44% of the women used contraception for more than 80% of the time during both follow-up periods. Several sociodemographic and reproductive factors were crudely associated with the outcomes. In the multivariable model, prior use of contraception, intention to use postabortion contraception, increased number of children and medical abortion were associated with increased contraceptive use over the year postabortion. Occupation was a predictor at 4 months only, and abortion method was a predictor at 12 months only. CONCLUSIONS The models were satisfactory in predicting the outcome of contraceptive continuation both at 4 and 12 months. The paper sets out a methodology for modeling these predictors that can help inform more client-centered counseling and services for women. IMPLICATIONS Factors known when attending a clinic for induced abortion can help inform more targeted and client-centered postabortion family planning counseling and services for women in Cambodia.
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University
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Preis H, Prager M, Bershtling O. Abortion among Adolescents in Israel: Intervention and Health Behavior Outcomes. HEALTH & SOCIAL WORK 2018; 43:243-252. [PMID: 30169684 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hly022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The current study investigated the post-abortion health behaviors of adolescents. Authors assessed the association between pre-abortion interventions and receiving post-abortion checkups and uptake of effective contraceptives. Participants were 172 adolescents under 19 years of age who were recruited pre-abortion at 10 hospitals in Israel and followed up by phone one and two months post-abortion. Results indicate that a quarter of participants did not receive a post-abortion checkup. The reported reasons for this were mostly personal, with very few cases attributed to accessibility issues. Rates of effective contraceptive use increased from the pre- to post-abortion periods but were still not high. Longer duration of pre-abortion counseling with a social worker, having the checkup where the abortion took place, and parental involvement increased the odds of having a post-abortion checkup. Getting a prescription for oral contraceptive pills at the time of abortion increased the odds of uptake one month post-abortion. Nonadherence to post-abortion recommendations is a problem with the potential to cause health risks and more unintended pregnancies. Effective social work interventions to promote behavioral change are needed, especially those based on theory and evidence.
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- Heidi Preis
- Heidi Preis, MSW, is a PhD candidate, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel; e-mail: . Malka Prager, MSW, is head and Orit Bershtling, PhD, is national supervisor, the National Social Work Service, Israeli Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv
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- Heidi Preis, MSW, is a PhD candidate, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel; e-mail: . Malka Prager, MSW, is head and Orit Bershtling, PhD, is national supervisor, the National Social Work Service, Israeli Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv
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- Heidi Preis, MSW, is a PhD candidate, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel; e-mail: . Malka Prager, MSW, is head and Orit Bershtling, PhD, is national supervisor, the National Social Work Service, Israeli Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv
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Kilander H, Berterö C, Thor J, Brynhildsen J, Alehagen S. Women’s experiences of contraceptive counselling in the context of an abortion – An interview study. SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2018; 17:103-107. [DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/22/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Roe AH, Fortin J, Gelfand D, Janiak E, Maurer R, Goldberg A. Advance notice of contraceptive availability at surgical abortion: a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2018; 44:187-192. [PMID: 30012721 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2017-200023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND With advance notice about the availability and effectiveness of contraceptive methods, abortion patients have more time and information for decision-making. We assessed the impact of an informational telephone call prior to the surgical abortion visit on patient contraceptive knowledge. METHODS This was a pilot randomised controlled trial. Prior to their abortion visit, participants were randomised to the intervention message, a standardised notification about the availability, effectiveness and safety of long-acting (LARC) and short-acting reversible contraception (SARC) on the day of the abortion, or to the control message, a reiteration of appointment logistics without information about contraception. At the visit, participants completed a pre-procedure survey to assess contraceptive knowledge and usefulness of the intervention. The primary outcome was knowledge of LARC availability immediately after surgical abortion. A secondary outcome was contraceptive method uptake. RESULTS We enrolled 234 subjects. The pre-visit telephone notification improved knowledge that LARC is available immediately after surgical abortion (71.3% vs 50.9%, P<0.01). Participants in both study arms found the telephone notifications useful. Post-abortion contraceptive method choice did not differ between study arms. CONCLUSIONS Advance notice about contraception was acceptable to surgical abortion patients and improved their contraceptive knowledge. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02836561.
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- Andrea H Roe
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Clinical Investigation, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Wendot S, Scott RH, Nafula I, Theuri I, Ikiugu E, Footman K. Evaluating the impact of a quality management intervention on post-abortion contraceptive uptake in private sector clinics in western Kenya: a pre- and post-intervention study. Reprod Health 2018; 15:10. [PMID: 29351797 PMCID: PMC5775589 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-018-0452-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Integration of family planning counselling and method provision into safe abortion services is a key component of quality abortion care. Numerous barriers to post-abortion family planning (PAFP) uptake exist. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a quality management intervention for providers on PAFP uptake. Methods We conducted a pre- and post-intervention study between November 2015 and July 2016 in nine private clinics in Western Kenya. We collected baseline and post-intervention data using in-person interviews on the day of procedure, and follow-up telephone interviews to measure contraceptive uptake in the 2 weeks following abortion. We also conducted semi-structured interviews with providers. The intervention comprised a 1-day orientation, a counselling job-aide, and enhanced supervision visits. The primary outcome was the proportion of clients receiving any method of PAFP (excluding condoms) within 14 days of obtaining an abortion. Secondary outcomes were the proportion of clients receiving PAFP counselling, and the proportion of clients receiving long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) within 14 days of the service. We used chi-squared tests and multivariate logistic regression to determine whether there were significant differences between baseline and post-intervention, adjusting for potential confounding factors and clustering at the clinic level. Results Interviews were completed with 769 women, and 54% (414 women) completed a follow-up telephone interview. Reported quality of counselling and satisfaction with services increased between baseline and post-intervention. Same-day uptake of PAFP was higher at post-intervention compared to baseline (aOR 1.94, p < 0.001), as was same-day uptake of LARC (aOR 1.72, p < 0.001). There was no overall increase in uptake of PAFP 2 weeks following abortion. Providers reported mixed opinions about the effectiveness of the intervention but most reported that the supervision visits helped them improve the quality of their services. Conclusions A quality management intervention was successful in improving the quality of PAFP counselling and provision. Uptake of same-day PAFP, including LARC, increased, but there was no increase in overall uptake of PAFP 2 weeks after the abortion.
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Loeber OE, Muntinga ME. Contraceptive counselling for women with multiple unintended pregnancies: the abortion client's perspective. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2017; 22:94-101. [PMID: 28256914 DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2017.1283399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Some women have multiple unintended pregnancies. Appropriate interventions could prevent some of the abortions that follow. This article presents the opinions of some abortion clients about their contraception and the counselling they received. It also formulates suggestions for counselling strategies of health care providers (HCPs) and other interventions that can support effective contraceptive behaviour. METHODS A mixed method approach was used. A quantitative survey was carried out in one clinic in the Netherlands (N = 201), assessing topics related to contraceptive use and counselling. Semi-structured interviews (n = 11) were conducted with women who had had at least three unintended pregnancies. Interview topics included the type of contraceptive counselling, experience with contraceptive counselling and preferences regarding access to contraceptive information. RESULTS Women who had had multiple abortions were more likely to express a need for contraceptive counselling and more often discussed contraception with their HCP compared with women who had had one abortion. Several themes emerged from the semi-structured interviews that had partially contributed to further unplanned pregnancies: experience with counselling, acceptability of the contraceptive method, sources of information and cultural influences. Many women with multiple unintended pregnancies could not find suitable advice and stated preferences for future decision making. CONCLUSION This study offers insight into the motives for contraceptive use of women with multiple unintended pregnancies. Contraceptive efficacy could be improved by implementing counselling that is adapted to individual needs. The respondents stated that they would appreciate other sources of information, such as support through other forms of communication. The formation of a working group would be helpful in developing these services.
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- b Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine , EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center , Amsterdam , Netherlands.,c Department of Medical Humanities , EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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Vigoureux S. Épidémiologie de l’interruption volontaire de grossesse en France. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 45:1462-1476. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2016.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Castillo-Bueno MD, Moreno-Pina JP, Castaño-Molina MA, González-Sánchez M, García-Arsac I. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention and management of psychological and social morbidity in women who have an elective abortion: a systematic review protocol. JBI DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS 2016; 14:25-37. [PMID: 28009664 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-003222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention and management of psychological and social morbidity in women who have an elective abortion.The specific review question that will be addressed is: In women (aged 13 years or more) with unwanted pregnancies who decide to have an elective abortion, which non-pharmacological interventions should be provided before, during and after the elective abortion procedure both in community and hospital environments to prevent and manage psychological and social morbidity?
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- María Dolores Castillo-Bueno
- 1Consejería de Sanidad y Política Social de la Región de Murcia, Murcia, Spain 2The Spanish Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Healthcare: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence 3Servicio Murciano de Salud de la Región de Murcia, Murcia, Spain 4Consejería de Sanidad, Servicio de Salud del Principado de Asturias, Asturias, Spain
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Evolutionary Concept Analysis of Reproductive Life Planning. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2016; 46:78-90. [PMID: 27837650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2016.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Reproductive life planning is recommended as an important topic of discussion at every health care interaction with women and men of reproductive age; however, this intervention has not been well studied. Therefore, the purpose of this evolutionary concept analysis was to synthesize the relevant literature, identify the essential attributes of the concept, and develop a conceptual definition to guide future research and to help implement reproductive life planning in routine health care practice.
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Yu C, Wu J, Li Y, Zhou Y, Zhao R, Ji H, Li YR, Han Y, Tong Q. The Other Side: How does Informed Choice Affect Induced Abortions among Reproductive-Age Immigrant Women in China-A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:E1038. [PMID: 27783059 PMCID: PMC5086777 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13101038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study attempted to explore how informed choice on contraceptive methods influenced induced abortions among reproductive-age immigrant women in China. A total of 3230 participants were recruited in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing. Information on informed choice was collected by questionnaires. The annual incidence rate (spells) of induced abortions was 0.46 (1500/3230) among the participants. The sequence from the highest score to the lowest was long-term, short-term and natural contraceptive methods (p < 0.0001). Significant differences of rates in induced abortions were found in region, occupation, length of the first immigration up to now (year), purpose for immigration, number of children, marital status, sex preference, contraceptive methods, deciders of contraceptive methods and side effects. In the zero-inflated negative binomial model, the joint impacts showed when a participant with one child employed condoms or family planning service providers as the deciders of contraceptive methods introduced intrauterine devices, the occurrence of induced abortions was more likely to be reduced. Women who underwent side effects using pills were more likely to have had induced abortions.
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- Chuanning Yu
- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang 550002, China.
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
- Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation of NPFPC, SIPPR, IRD, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- Health and Family Planning Commission, Dong Cheng District, Beijing 100005, China.
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- Institute for Population and Family Planning, Chongqing 400000, China.
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Dawson A, Bateson D, Estoesta J, Sullivan E. Towards comprehensive early abortion service delivery in high income countries: insights for improving universal access to abortion in Australia. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:612. [PMID: 27770797 PMCID: PMC5075393 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1846-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Improving access to safe abortion is an essential strategy in the provision of universal access to reproductive health care. Australians are largely supportive of the provision of abortion and its decriminalization. However, the lack of data and the complex legal and service delivery situation impacts upon access for women seeking an early termination of pregnancy. There are no systematic reviews from a health services perspective to help direct health planners and policy makers to improve access comprehensive medical and early surgical abortion in high income countries. This review therefore aims to identify quality studies of abortion services to provide insight into how access to services can be improved in Australia. METHODS We undertook a structured search of six bibliographic databases and hand-searching to ascertain peer reviewed primary research in English between 2005 and 2015. Qualitative and quantitative study designs were deemed suitable for inclusion. A deductive content analysis methodology was employed to analyse selected manuscripts based upon a framework we developed to examine access to early abortion services. RESULTS This review identified the dimensions of access to surgical and medical abortion at clinic or hospital-outpatient based abortion services, as well as new service delivery approaches utilising a remote telemedicine approach. A range of factors, mostly from studies in the United Kingdom and United States of America were found to facilitate improved access to abortion, in particular, flexible service delivery approaches that provide women with cost effective options and technology based services. Standards, recommendations and targets were also identified that provided services and providers with guidance regarding the quality of abortion care. CONCLUSIONS Key insights for service delivery in Australia include the: establishment of standards, provision of choice of procedure, improved provider education and training and the expansion of telemedicine for medical abortion. However, to implement such directives leadership is required from Australian medical, nursing, midwifery and pharmacy practitioners, academic faculties and their associated professional associations. In addition, political will is needed to nationally decriminalise abortion and ensure dedicated public provision that is based on comprehensive models tailored for all populations.
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- Angela Dawson
- Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), P.O. Box 123, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Discipline, Gynaecology and Neonatology, University of Sydney, Family Planning New South Wales, 28-336 Liverpool Road, Ashfield, NSW 2131 Australia
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- Family Planning New South Wales, 28-336 Liverpool Road, Ashfield, NSW 2131 Australia
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- Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Jones Street, Sydney, NSW Australia
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Whitaker AK, Quinn MT, Munroe E, Martins SL, Mistretta SQ, Gilliam ML. A motivational interviewing-based counseling intervention to increase postabortion uptake of contraception: A pilot randomized controlled trial. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2016; 99:1663-9. [PMID: 27211225 PMCID: PMC5028248 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/08/2016] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if a counseling intervention using the principles of motivational interviewing (MI) would impact uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) after abortion. METHODS We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing an MI-based contraception counseling intervention to only non-standardized counseling. Sixty women 15-29 years-old were randomized. PRIMARY OUTCOME uptake of LARC within four weeks of abortion. SECONDARY OUTCOMES uptake of any effective contraceptive, contraceptive use three months after abortion and satisfaction with counseling. Bivariate analysis was used to compare outcomes. RESULTS In the intervention arm, 65.5% of participants received a long-acting method within four weeks compared to 32.3% in the control arm (p=0.01). Three months after the abortion, differences in LARC use endured (60.0% vs. 30.8%, p=0.05). Uptake and use of any effective method were not statistically different. More women in the intervention arm reported satisfaction with their counseling than women in the control arm (92.0% vs. 65.4%, p=0.04). CONCLUSION Twice as many women in the MI-based contraception counseling intervention initiated and continued to use LARC compared to women who received only non-standardized counseling. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS A contraception counseling session using the principles and skills of motivational interviewing has the potential to impact LARC use after abortion.
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- Amy K Whitaker
- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Chicago, IL, USA
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Chicago, IL, USA
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Chicago, IL, USA
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, Chicago, IL, USA
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Macaya Pascual A, Ferreres Riera J, Campoy Sánchez A. Behavioral Interventions for Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections and Unintended Pregnancies: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2016.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Macaya Pascual A, Ferreres Riera JR, Campoy Sánchez A. Behavioral Interventions for Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections and Unintended Pregnancies: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2016; 107:301-17. [PMID: 26801866 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2015.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2015] [Revised: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Countless sex education programs have been implemented worldwide in recent decades, but epidemiological data show no improvement in rates of sexually transmitted infections or unintended pregnancies. OBJECTIVE To summarize the evidence from higher-quality systematic reviews on the efficacy of behavioral interventions for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. METHODS We conducted an overview of reviews by selecting systematic reviews that met minimum quality criteria in terms of the design of the studies reviewed. We compared the results obtained when the effects of interventions were assessed on the basis of objective criteria (biological data) to those obtained when outcomes were assessed on the basis of subjective criteria (self-reports). The results of Cochrane and non-Cochrane reviews were also compared. RESULTS We identified 55 systematic reviews. No overall effect on the sexual behavior of program participants was observed in 72.5% of the reviews that used objective criteria and in 48.1% of the reviews based on subjective criteria. In the Cochrane reviews, no evidence of an overall effect was observed in 86% of reviews based on objective variables and in 70.5% of those based on subjective variables. CONCLUSIONS There is no evidence that behavioral interventions modify rates of sexually transmitted infections (including human immunodeficiency virus infections) or unintended pregnancies, particularly when effects are assessed using objective, biological data. Primary prevention strategies for sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies need to be re-evaluated.
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- A Macaya Pascual
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, España; Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, España.
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Smith C, Ngo TD, Gold J, Edwards P, Vannak U, Sokhey L, Machiyama K, Slaymaker E, Warnock R, McCarthy O, Free C. Effect of a mobile phone-based intervention on post-abortion contraception: a randomized controlled trial in Cambodia. Bull World Health Organ 2015; 93:842-50A. [PMID: 26668436 PMCID: PMC4669734 DOI: 10.2471/blt.15.160267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Revised: 09/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of a mobile phone-based intervention (mHealth) on post-abortion contraception use by women in Cambodia. METHODS The Mobile Technology for Improved Family Planning (MOTIF) study involved women who sought safe abortion services at four Marie Stopes International clinics in Cambodia. We randomly allocated 249 women to a mobile phone-based intervention, which comprised six automated, interactive voice messages with counsellor phone support, as required, whereas 251 women were allocated to a control group receiving standard care. The primary outcome was the self-reported use of an effective contraceptive method, 4 and 12 months after an abortion. FINDINGS Data on effective contraceptive use were available for 431 (86%) participants at 4 months and 328 (66%) at 12 months. Significantly more women in the intervention than the control group reported effective contraception use at 4 months (64% versus 46%, respectively; relative risk, RR: 1.39; 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.17-1.66) but not at 12 months (50% versus 43%, respectively; RR: 1.16; 95% CI: 0.92-1.47). However, significantly more women in the intervention group reported using a long-acting contraceptive method at both follow-up times. There was no significant difference between the groups in repeat pregnancies or abortions at 4 or 12 months. CONCLUSION Adding a mobile phone-based intervention to abortion care services in Cambodia had a short-term effect on the overall use of any effective contraception, while the use of long-acting contraceptive methods lasted throughout the study period.
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- Chris Smith
- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, England
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- Innovations for Poverty Action, New Haven, United States of America
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- Independent consultant, London, England
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, England
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- Marie Stopes International, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Marie Stopes International, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, England
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, England
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- Marie Stopes International, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, England
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, England
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Purcell C, Cameron S, Lawton J, Glasier A, Harden J. Contraceptive care at the time of medical abortion: experiences of women and health professionals in a hospital or community sexual and reproductive health context. Contraception 2015; 93:170-7. [PMID: 26434646 PMCID: PMC4712046 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2015.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective To examine experiences of contraceptive care from the perspective of health professionals and women seeking abortion, in the contexts of hospital gynaecology departments and a specialist sexual and reproductive health centre (SRHC). Materials and methods We conducted in-depth semistructured interviews with 46 women who had received contraceptive care at the time of medical abortion (gestation≤9 weeks) from one SRHC and two hospital gynaecology-department-based abortion clinics in Scotland. We also interviewed 25 health professionals (nurses and doctors) involved in abortion and contraceptive care at the same research sites. We analysed interview data thematically using an approach informed by the Framework method, and comparison was made between the two clinical contexts. Results Most women and health professionals felt that contraceptive counselling at abortion was acceptable and appropriate, if provided in a sensitive, nonjudgemental way. Participants framed contraceptive provision at abortion as significant primarily as a means of preventing subsequent unintended conceptions. Accounts of contraceptive decision making also presented tensions between the priorities of women and health professionals, around ‘manoeuvring’ women towards contraceptive uptake. Comparison between clinical contexts suggests that women's experiences may have been more positive in the SRHC setting. Conclusions Whilst abortion may be a theoretically and practically convenient time to address contraception, it is by no means an easy time to do so and requires considerable effort and expertise to be managed effectively. Training for those providing contraceptive care at abortion should explicitly address potential conflicts between the priorities of health professionals and women seeking abortion. Implications This paper offers unique insight into the detail of women and health professionals' experiences of addressing contraception at the time of medical abortion. The comparison between hospital and community SRHC contexts highlights best practise and areas for improvement relevant to a range of settings.
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- Carrie Purcell
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LN, United Kingdom.
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- Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LN, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LN, United Kingdom.
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- Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LN, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LN, United Kingdom.
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Stewart H, McCall SJ, McPherson C, Towers LC, Lloyd B, Fletcher J, Bhattacharya S. Effectiveness of peri-abortion counselling in preventing subsequent unplanned pregnancy: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. JOURNAL OF FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE 2015; 42:59-67. [DOI: 10.1136/jfprhc-2014-101096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Harper CC, Rocca CH, Thompson KM, Morfesis J, Goodman S, Darney PD, Westhoff CL, Speidel JJ. Reductions in pregnancy rates in the USA with long-acting reversible contraception: a cluster randomised trial. Lancet 2015; 386:562-8. [PMID: 26091743 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(14)62460-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unintended pregnancy remains a serious public health challenge in the USA. We assessed the effects of an intervention to increase patients' access to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) on pregnancy rates. METHODS We did a cluster randomised trial in 40 reproductive health clinics across the USA in 2011-13. 20 clinics were randomly assigned to receive evidence-based training on providing counselling and insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) or progestin implants and 20 to provide standard care. Usual costs for contraception were maintained at all sites. We recruited women aged 18-25 years attending family planning or abortion care visits and not desiring pregnancy in the next 12 months. The primary outcome was selection of an IUD or implant at the clinic visit and secondary outcome was pregnancy within 12 months. We used generalised estimating equations for clustered data to measure the intervention effect on contraceptive selection, and used survival analysis to assess pregnancy rates. FINDINGS Of 1500 women enrolled, more at intervention than control sites reported receiving counselling on IUDs or implants (565 [71%] of 797 vs 271 [39%] of 693, odds ratio 3·8, 95% CI 2·8-5·2) and more selected LARCs during the clinic visit (224 [28%] vs 117 [17%], 1·9, 1·3-2·8). The pregnancy rate was lower in intervention group than in the control group after family planning visits (7·9 vs 15·4 per 100 person-years), but not after abortion visits (26·5 vs 22·3 per 100 person-years). We found a significant intervention effect on pregnancy rates in women attending family planning visits (hazard ratio 0·54, 95% CI 0·34-0·85). INTERPRETATION The pregnancy rate can be reduced by provision of counselling on long-term reversible contraception and access to devices during family planning counselling visits. FUNDING William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
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- Cynthia C Harper
- Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, NY, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Whitaker AK, Quinn MT, Martins SL, Tomlinson AN, Woodhams EJ, Gilliam M. Motivational interviewing to improve postabortion contraceptive uptake by young women: development and feasibility of a counseling intervention. Contraception 2015; 92:323-9. [PMID: 26093191 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2015.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to develop and test a postabortal contraception counseling intervention using motivational interviewing (MI) and to determine the feasibility, impact and patient acceptability of the intervention when integrated into an urban academic abortion clinic. STUDY DESIGN A single-session postabortal contraception counseling intervention for young women aged 15-24 years incorporating principles, skills and style of MI was developed. Medical and social work professionals were trained to deliver the intervention, their competency was assessed, and the intervention was integrated into the clinical setting. Feasibility was determined by assessing ability to approach and recruit participants, ability to complete the full intervention without interruption and participant satisfaction with the counseling. RESULTS We approached 90% of eligible patients and 71% agreed to participate (n=20). All participants received the full counseling intervention. The median duration of the intervention was 29 min. Immediately after the intervention and at the 1-month follow-up contact, 95% and 77% of participants reported that the session was helpful, respectively. CONCLUSIONS MI counseling can be tailored to the abortion setting. It is feasible to train professionals to use MI principles, skills and style and to implement an MI-based contraception counseling intervention in an urban academic abortion clinic. The sessions are acceptable to participants. IMPLICATIONS The use of motivational interviewing in contraception counseling may be an appropriate and effective strategy for increasing use of contraception after abortion. This study demonstrates that this patient-centered, directive and collaborative approach can be developed into a counseling intervention that can be integrated into an abortion clinic.
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- A K Whitaker
- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637.
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 6092, Chicago, IL, 60637
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637
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- The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637
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Dunn S, Panjwani D, Gupta M, Meaney C, Morgan R, Feuerstein E. Comparison of remote and in-clinic follow-up after methotrexate/misoprostol abortion. Contraception 2015; 92:220-6. [PMID: 26068140 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2015.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/31/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study compared adherence to follow-up and clinical outcomes between standard in-clinic and remote follow-up after methotrexate/misoprostol abortion. STUDY DESIGN This nonrandomized trial recruited women requesting medical abortion at two sexual health clinics in Toronto, Canada. Women received methotrexate 50 mg/m(2) followed 3-7 days later by 800 mcg of misoprostol self-administered vaginally. For Day 15, follow-up participants could choose standard in-clinic follow-up with ultrasound and assessment or remote telephone follow-up with serum β-hCG performed at a community laboratory and symptom checklist. Standard and remote follow-up groups were compared for adherence, defined as completing follow-up within 7 days of the scheduled time, and clinical outcomes. Characteristics associated with adherence were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Of 129 women, 86 (67%) chose remote follow-up. Nonadherence rates for remote (28%) and standard (23%) follow-up groups did not differ in univariate (p=.57) or multivariable analysis (odds ratio: 1.09, 95% confidence interval: 0.39-3.01). Rates of emergency/hospital visits were 3% and 9% for remote and standard groups, respectively (p=.22), and complete loss to follow was 6% and 14% in remote and standard groups (p=.18). Nonadherent women were more likely to be undecided about their contraception (65% vs. 28%; p=.002), and this difference persisted in the multivariable analysis. CONCLUSION Given a choice of remote or in-clinic follow-up after methotrexate/misoprostol abortion, most women chose remote follow-up. Rates of adherence to follow-up, adverse outcomes and complete loss to follow-up were similar for women choosing remote and standard follow-up. IMPLICATIONS STATEMENT Since standard and remote follow-up after methotrexate/misoprostol abortion are associated with similar adherence to follow-up and similar safety profiles, women should be offered their choice of follow-up method.
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- Sheila Dunn
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Choice in Health Clinic, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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This study aims to describe factors associated with the number of past abortions obtained by New York City (NYC) abortion patients in 2010. We calculated rates of first and repeat abortion by age, race/ethnicity, and neighborhood-level poverty and the mean number of self-reported past abortions by age, race/ethnicity, neighborhood-level poverty, number of living children, education, payment method, marital status, and nativity. We used negative binomial regression to predict number of past abortions by patient characteristics. Of the 76,614 abortions reported for NYC residents in 2010, 57% were repeat abortions. Repeat abortions comprised >50% of total abortions among the majority of sociodemographic groups we examined. Overall, mean number of past abortions was 1.3. Mean number of past abortions was higher for women aged 30-34 years (1.77), women with ≥5 children (2.50), and black non-Hispanic women (1.52). After multivariable regression, age, race/ethnicity, and number of children were the strongest predictors of number of past abortions. This analysis demonstrates that, although socioeconomic disparities exist, all abortion patients are at high risk for repeat unintended pregnancy and abortion.
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- Amita Toprani
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service, Atlanta, GA, USA,
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Davidson AS, Whitaker AK, Martins SL, Hill B, Kuhn C, Hagbom-Ma C, Gilliam M. Impact of a theory-based video on initiation of long-acting reversible contraception after abortion. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 212:310.e1-7. [PMID: 25265403 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Adoption of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) (ie, the intrauterine device or the contraceptive implant) immediately after abortion is associated with high contraceptive satisfaction and reduced rates of repeat abortion. Theory-based counseling interventions have been demonstrated to improve a variety of health behaviors; data on theory-based counseling interventions for postabortion contraception are lacking. STUDY DESIGN Informed by the transtheoretical model of behavioral change, a video intervention was developed to increase awareness of, and dispel misconceptions about, LARC methods. The intervention was evaluated in a randomized controlled trial among women aged 18-29 years undergoing surgical abortion at a clinic in Chicago, IL. Participants were randomized 1:1 to watch the intervention video or to watch a stress management video (control), both 7 minutes in duration. Contraceptive methods were supplied to all participants free of charge. Rates of LARC initiation immediately after abortion were compared. RESULTS Rates of LARC initiation immediately after abortion were not significantly different between the 2 study arms; 59.6% in the intervention and 51.6% in the control arm chose a LARC method (P = .27). CONCLUSION This study resulted in an unexpectedly high rate of LARC initiation immediately after abortion. High rates of LARC initiation could not be attributed to a theory-based counseling intervention.
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More than 1 million abortions are performed annually in the United States. Women presenting for abortion care are often motivated by the pregnancy to use effective contraception; they are also at high risk for repeat unintended pregnancy. For these reasons, abortion represents an optimal time to initiate effective contraception. There is strong evidence that most methods of contraception, including intrauterine devices and the contraceptive implant, should be initiated at the time of the abortion procedure. Most women ovulate within the first month after an abortion. If provision of contraception is delayed, women are less likely to use effective contraception and more likely to have a repeat unintended pregnancy. Although some methods of permanent contraception can be safely performed at the time of abortion, federal and state laws often restrict these procedures being performed concurrently. Contraceptive counseling and provision at the time of abortion are important strategies to decrease rates of unintended pregnancy.
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Zhang WH, Che Y, Chen Q, Cheng L, Temmerman M. Contraception interventions for women seeking abortion. Hippokratia 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Wei-Hong Zhang
- Université Libre de Bruxelles; School of Public Health; 808, Route de Lennik, CP 592 Brussels Belgium 1070
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- Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research (SIPPR); Centre for Clinical Research and Training; 2140 Xie Tu Road Shanghai China 200032
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- Ghent University; Center for Reproductive Health; Gent Belgium
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- Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research (SIPPR); Centre for Clinical Research and Training; 2140 Xie Tu Road Shanghai China 200032
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- World Health Organization; Department of Reproductive Health and Research; 20 Via Appia Geneva Switzerland 1211
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Ryan R, Santesso N, Lowe D, Hill S, Grimshaw J, Prictor M, Kaufman C, Cowie G, Taylor M. Interventions to improve safe and effective medicines use by consumers: an overview of systematic reviews. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014; 2022:CD007768. [PMID: 24777444 PMCID: PMC6491214 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007768.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many systematic reviews exist on interventions to improve safe and effective medicines use by consumers, but research is distributed across diseases, populations and settings. The scope and focus of such reviews also vary widely, creating challenges for decision-makers seeking to inform decisions by using the evidence on consumers' medicines use.This is an update of a 2011 overview of systematic reviews, which synthesises the evidence, irrespective of disease, medicine type, population or setting, on the effectiveness of interventions to improve consumers' medicines use. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions which target healthcare consumers to promote safe and effective medicines use, by synthesising review-level evidence. METHODS SEARCH METHODS We included systematic reviews published on the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. We identified relevant reviews by handsearching databases from their start dates to March 2012. SELECTION CRITERIA We screened and ranked reviews based on relevance to consumers' medicines use, using criteria developed for this overview. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standardised forms to extract data, and assessed reviews for methodological quality using the AMSTAR tool. We used standardised language to summarise results within and across reviews; and gave bottom-line statements about intervention effectiveness. Two review authors screened and selected reviews, and extracted and analysed data. We used a taxonomy of interventions to categorise reviews and guide syntheses. MAIN RESULTS We included 75 systematic reviews of varied methodological quality. Reviews assessed interventions with diverse aims including support for behaviour change, risk minimisation and skills acquisition. No reviews aimed to promote systems-level consumer participation in medicines-related activities. Medicines adherence was the most frequently-reported outcome, but others such as knowledge, clinical and service-use outcomes were also reported. Adverse events were less commonly identified, while those associated with the interventions themselves, or costs, were rarely reported.Looking across reviews, for most outcomes, medicines self-monitoring and self-management programmes appear generally effective to improve medicines use, adherence, adverse events and clinical outcomes; and to reduce mortality in people self-managing antithrombotic therapy. However, some participants were unable to complete these interventions, suggesting they may not be suitable for everyone.Other promising interventions to improve adherence and other key medicines-use outcomes, which require further investigation to be more certain of their effects, include:· simplified dosing regimens: with positive effects on adherence;· interventions involving pharmacists in medicines management, such as medicines reviews (with positive effects on adherence and use, medicines problems and clinical outcomes) and pharmaceutical care services (consultation between pharmacist and patient to resolve medicines problems, develop a care plan and provide follow-up; with positive effects on adherence and knowledge).Several other strategies showed some positive effects, particularly relating to adherence, and other outcomes, but their effects were less consistent overall and so need further study. These included:· delayed antibiotic prescriptions: effective to decrease antibiotic use but with mixed effects on clinical outcomes, adverse effects and satisfaction;· practical strategies like reminders, cues and/or organisers, reminder packaging and material incentives: with positive, although somewhat mixed effects on adherence;· education delivered with self-management skills training, counselling, support, training or enhanced follow-up; information and counselling delivered together; or education/information as part of pharmacist-delivered packages of care: with positive effects on adherence, medicines use, clinical outcomes and knowledge, but with mixed effects in some studies;· financial incentives: with positive, but mixed, effects on adherence.Several strategies also showed promise in promoting immunisation uptake, but require further study to be more certain of their effects. These included organisational interventions; reminders and recall; financial incentives; home visits; free vaccination; lay health worker interventions; and facilitators working with physicians to promote immunisation uptake. Education and/or information strategies also showed some positive but even less consistent effects on immunisation uptake, and need further assessment of effectiveness and investigation of heterogeneity.There are many different potential pathways through which consumers' use of medicines could be targeted to improve outcomes, and simple interventions may be as effective as complex strategies. However, no single intervention assessed was effective to improve all medicines-use outcomes across all diseases, medicines, populations or settings.Even where interventions showed promise, the assembled evidence often only provided part of the picture: for example, simplified dosing regimens seem effective for improving adherence, but there is not yet sufficient information to identify an optimal regimen.In some instances interventions appear ineffective: for example, the evidence suggests that directly observed therapy may be generally ineffective for improving treatment completion, adherence or clinical outcomes.In other cases, interventions may have variable effects across outcomes. As an example, strategies providing information or education as single interventions appear ineffective to improve medicines adherence or clinical outcomes, but may be effective to improve knowledge; an important outcome for promoting consumers' informed medicines choices.Despite a doubling in the number of reviews included in this updated overview, uncertainty still exists about the effectiveness of many interventions, and the evidence on what works remains sparse for several populations, including children and young people, carers, and people with multimorbidity. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This overview presents evidence from 75 reviews that have synthesised trials and other studies evaluating the effects of interventions to improve consumers' medicines use.Systematically assembling the evidence across reviews allows identification of effective or promising interventions to improve consumers' medicines use, as well as those for which the evidence indicates ineffectiveness or uncertainty.Decision makers faced with implementing interventions to improve consumers' medicines use can use this overview to inform decisions about which interventions may be most promising to improve particular outcomes. The intervention taxonomy may also assist people to consider the strategies available in relation to specific purposes, for example, gaining skills or being involved in decision making. Researchers and funders can use this overview to identify where more research is needed and assess its priority. The limitations of the available literature due to the lack of evidence for important outcomes and important populations, such as people with multimorbidity, should also be considered in practice and policy decisions.
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Public Health and Human Biosciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia, 3086
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Understanding women's desires for contraceptive counseling at the time of first-trimester surgical abortion. Contraception 2014; 89:36-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2013.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2013] [Revised: 09/14/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Picavet C, Goenee M, Wijsen C. Characteristics of women who have repeat abortions in the Netherlands. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2013; 18:327-34. [PMID: 23964847 DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2013.820824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the demographic characteristics of women having multiple abortions, in order to identify abortion clients who might be at increased risk of repeat abortion. METHODS On the basis of the registration data of most Dutch abortion clinics, responsible for 64% of all such procedures, women who procured a first abortion were compared to those who had one or more previously. Results of bivariate analyses and a multivariate binary logistic regression analysis are presented. RESULTS Of all abortions, 36% were repeat abortions. Women aged over 20 were more likely to have repeat abortions, as were migrants, particularly those with a Caribbean background (from Surinam or the Netherlands Antilles) and women who had children. Effect sizes of other factors were very small. Surprisingly, women who had repeat abortions more often used contraception in the preceding six months than women who had a first abortion, but also this effect size was small as well. A multivariate logistic regression analysis led to similar results. CONCLUSIONS Abortion clients with a Caribbean background should be targeted for the prevention of more unwanted pregnancies. Not only should the use of reliable contraception be promoted, but also compliance and continuation.
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Interventions for increasing uptake of copper intrauterine devices: systematic review and meta-analysis. Contraception 2012; 86:600-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2012.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2012] [Revised: 05/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Tripney J, Kwan I, Bird KS. Postabortion family planning counseling and services for women in low-income countries: a systematic review. Contraception 2012; 87:17-25. [PMID: 22974595 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2012.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2012] [Revised: 07/06/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unsafe abortion imposes heavy burdens on both individuals and society, particularly in low-income countries, many of which have restrictive abortion laws. Providing family planning counseling and services to women following an abortion has emerged as a key strategy to address this issue. STUDY DESIGN This systematic review gathered, appraised and synthesized recent research evidence on the effects of postabortion family planning counseling and services on women in low-income countries. RESULTS Of the 2965 potentially relevant records that were identified and screened, 15 studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. None provided evidence on the effectiveness of postabortion family planning counseling and services on maternal morbidity and mortality. One controlled study found that, compared to the group of nonbeneficiaries, women who received postabortion family planning counseling and services had significantly fewer unplanned pregnancies and fewer repeat abortions during the 12-month follow-up period. All 15 studies examined contraception-related outcomes. In the seven studies which used a comparative design, there was greater acceptance and/or use of modern contraceptives in women who had received postabortion family planning counseling and services relative to the no-program group. CONCLUSIONS The current evidence on the use of postabortion family planning counseling and services in low-income countries to address the problem of unsafe abortion is inconclusive. Nevertheless, the increase in acceptance and/or use of contraceptives is encouraging and has the potential to be further explored. Adequate funding to support robust research in this area of reproductive health is urgently needed.
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- Janice Tripney
- Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Coordinating Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London, London.
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Arrowsmith ME, Aicken CRH, Saxena S, Majeed A. Strategies for improving the acceptability and acceptance of the copper intrauterine device. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012:CD008896. [PMID: 22419340 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008896.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective and are the most widely used reversible contraceptive method in the world. However, in developed countries IUDs are among the least common methods of contraception used. We evaluated the effect of interventions to increase uptake of the copper IUD, a long-acting, reversible contraceptive method. OBJECTIVES To determine effectiveness of interventions to improve uptake and continuation of the copper IUD. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, POPLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) and OpenSIGLE. We also handsearched references of relevant reviews and included studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled before and after studies of interventions which measured use and uptake of contraception including copper IUD as an outcome. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently screened the search results for relevant studies and extracted data from included studies. We used RevMan 5.1 to calculate Peto odd ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for dichotomous outcomes. We conducted meta-analysis by pooling data for similar types of intervention where possible. We used the GRADE system to evaluate the quality of evidence. MAIN RESULTS Nine studies representing 7960 women met our inclusion criteria, including seven randomised controlled trials and two controlled before and after studies that reported IUD uptake postintervention. We evaluated the quality of evidence as moderate to low. Three studies on contraceptive counselling and referrals by community workers showed an increase in uptake of the IUD among intervention groups (Peto OR 2.00; 95% CI 1.40 to 2.85). Two studies on antenatal contraceptive counselling also favoured the intervention groups (Peto OR 2.33; 95% CI 1.39 to 3.91). One study on postnatal couple contraceptive counselling also showed an increase in IUD uptake compared to control (Peto OR 5.73; 95% CI 3.59 to 9.15). The results of one study evaluating postnatal home visits and two studies on enhanced postabortion contraceptive counselling did not reach statistical significance. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Community-based interventions and antenatal contraceptive counselling improved uptake of copper IUD contraception. Since the copper IUD is one of the most effective reversible contraceptive methods, primary care and family planning and practitioners could consider adopting these interventions. Although our review suggests these interventions are clinically effective, a cost-benefit analysis may be required to evaluate applicability.
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- Myat E Arrowsmith
- 1Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK. 2University College London, Centre forSexual Health & HIV Research, London, UK.
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Kavanaugh ML, Carlin EE, Jones RK. Patients' attitudes and experiences related to receiving contraception during abortion care. Contraception 2011; 84:585-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2011.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2011] [Revised: 03/14/2011] [Accepted: 03/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Carneiro Gomes Ferreira AL, Impieri Souza A, Evangelista Pessoa R, Braga C. The effectiveness of contraceptive counseling for women in the postabortion period: an intervention study. Contraception 2011; 84:377-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2011.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2010] [Revised: 02/03/2011] [Accepted: 02/04/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Upadhyay UD, Brown BA, Sokoloff A, Raine TR. Contraceptive discontinuation and repeat unintended pregnancy within 1 year after an abortion. Contraception 2011; 85:56-62. [PMID: 22067792 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2011.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2011] [Revised: 05/12/2011] [Accepted: 05/13/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND We examined 12-month hormonal contraceptive continuation and pregnancy rates by abortion history. STUDY DESIGN Women who wanted to avoid pregnancy for at least 1 year were recruited at four San Francisco Bay area family planning clinics on regular service days and on abortion care days. Participants completed baseline and follow-up questionnaires. Multivariable Cox models assessed the factors associated with method discontinuation and pregnancy. RESULTS Women who were enrolled into the study on the day of their abortion were 20% more likely to discontinue their contraceptive method than women who never had an abortion [adjusted hazard ratio (AHR)=1.21, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.03-1.42]. Women who had a recent abortion or previous abortion were 60% more likely to have a pregnancy during follow-up than women who never had an abortion (AHR=1.63, 95% CI =1.21-2.20, and AHR=1.66, 95% CI=1.18-2.33, respectively). CONCLUSION The experience of having an unintended pregnancy and abortion does not lead to behavioral changes that protect against another unintended pregnancy.
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- Ushma D Upadhyay
- Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94612, USA.
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Langston AM, Rosario L, Westhoff CL. Structured contraceptive counseling--a randomized controlled trial. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2010; 81:362-7. [PMID: 20869187 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2010.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2010] [Revised: 07/30/2010] [Accepted: 08/04/2010] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the addition of structured contraceptive counseling to usual care on choice, initiation, and continuation of very effective contraception after uterine aspiration. METHODS We conducted a RCT of a version of the WHO Decision-Making Tool for Family Planning Clients and Providers with women having a procedure for a spontaneous or induced abortion. Our intervention provided structured, standardized counseling. We randomized women to usual care or usual care with structured counseling. Our outcomes included choosing a very effective contraceptive method and 3 months continuation. RESULTS Fifty-four percent of all participants chose a very effective method. Women in the intervention group were no more likely to choose a very effective method (OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.44, 1.26) or to initiate their method compared to the usual care group (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.31, 1.34). In multivariate models, structured counseling was not associated with using a very effective method at 3 months (AOR 1.06, 95% CI 0.53, 2.14). CONCLUSION In this setting, structured counseling had little impact on contraceptive method choice, initiation, or continuation. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Adding structured counseling did not increase the proportion choosing or initiating very effective contraception in a practice setting where physicians already provide individualized counseling.
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- Aileen M Langston
- Division of Family Planning and Preventive Services, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Kavanaugh ML, Jones RK, Finer LB. How commonly do US abortion clinics offer contraceptive services? Contraception 2010; 82:331-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2010.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2010] [Revised: 04/07/2010] [Accepted: 04/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Beja V, Leal I. Abortion counselling according to healthcare providers: a qualitative study in the Lisbon metropolitan area, Portugal. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2010; 15:326-35. [PMID: 20863255 DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2010.513213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To gain a deeper understanding of healthcare providers' perceptions on the abortion counselling they provide and its usefulness. METHOD We conducted in-depth interviews with 16 healthcare providers working in the Lisbon metropolitan area. The interviews were then subjected to content analysis. RESULTS We identified the following themes on abortion counselling description: receiving the woman and understanding her request; providing information; supporting decision-making; managing emotional and psychological issues; addressing contraception; managing third-party involvement; offering psychological counselling; informing about the State's support and offering social counselling. All participants described counselling as useful but valued different aspects of it: information provision; addressing contraception to prevent future unplanned pregnancy/abortion; emotional support; decision-making support; addressing emotional issues beyond abortion; enticing women to seek healthcare in the future; preventing poor emotional post-abortion adjustment. Counselling was considered of no use to change the woman's abortion decision. CONCLUSION The abortion counselling provided in Portugal is in tune with the latest literature on the subject, following a client-centred approach focused on the provision of information and emotional support. It can be improved, however, particularly in what concerns the staff's communication and counselling skills. Further research is needed to improve the provision of abortion care in Portugal.
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- Vanda Beja
- Psychology and Health Research Unit, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Ferreira ALCG, Souza AI, Lima RA, Braga C. Choices on contraceptive methods in post-abortion family planning clinic in the northeast Brazil. Reprod Health 2010; 7:5. [PMID: 20459754 PMCID: PMC2883537 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4755-7-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2009] [Accepted: 05/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Brazil, a Ministry of Health report revealed women who underwent an abortion were predominantly in the use of contraceptive methods, but mentioned inconsistent or erroneously contraceptive use. Promoting the use of contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies is one of the most effective strategies to reduce abortion rates and maternal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, providing post-abortion family planning services that include structured contraceptive counseling with free and easy access to contraceptive methods can be suitable. So the objective of this study is to determine the acceptance and selection of contraceptive methods followed by a post-abortion family planning counseling. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out from July to October 2008, enrolling 150 low income women to receive post-abortion care at a family planning clinic in a public hospital located in Recife, Brazil. The subjects were invited to take part of the study before receiving hospital leave from five different public maternities. An appointment was made for them at a family planning clinic at IMIP from the 8th to the 15th day after they had undergone an abortion. Every woman received information on contraceptive methods, side effects and fertility. Counseling was individualized and addressed them about feelings, expectations and motivations regarding contraception as well as pregnancy intention. RESULTS Of all women enrolled in this study, 97.4% accepted at least one contraceptive method. Most of them (73.4%) had no previous abortion history. Forty of the women who had undergone a previous abortion, 47.5% reported undergoing unsafe abortion. Slightly more than half of the pregnancies (52%) were unwanted. All women had knowledge of the use of condoms, oral contraceptives and injectables. The most chosen method was injectables, followed by oral contraceptives and condoms. Only one woman chose an intrauterine device. CONCLUSION The acceptance rate of post-abortion contraceptive methods was greater and the most chosen method was the best-known one. Implementing a specialized family planning post abortion service may promote an acceptance, regardless of the chosen method. Most important is they do receive contraception if they do not wish for an immediate pregnancy.
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- Ana Laura CG Ferreira
- Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof Fernando Figueira (IMIP) - Research Department - Rua dos Coelhos, 300 Boa Vista 50.070-550, Recife, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof Fernando Figueira (IMIP) - Research Department - Rua dos Coelhos, 300 Boa Vista 50.070-550, Recife, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof Fernando Figueira (IMIP) - Research Department - Rua dos Coelhos, 300 Boa Vista 50.070-550, Recife, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof Fernando Figueira (IMIP) - Research Department - Rua dos Coelhos, 300 Boa Vista 50.070-550, Recife, Brazil
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