Predictors of contraceptive discontinuation is a sexually transmitte disease clinic population

In this study population of STD clinic users, method-use problems appear to be a more fundamental issue for contraceptive compliance than the past or current experience of side effects. The unexpected association between method-use problems and the risk of discontinuation needs to be further delinea...

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Published inPerspectives on sexual and reproductive health Vol. 34; no. 3; p. 146
Main Authors Ramstrom, Karen C, Baron, Anna E, Crane, Lori A, Shlay, Judith C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Blackwell Publishers Inc 01.05.2002
Subjects
Birth control
Predictions
Sexually transmitted diseases
STD
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Summary:In this study population of STD clinic users, method-use problems appear to be a more fundamental issue for contraceptive compliance than the past or current experience of side effects. The unexpected association between method-use problems and the risk of discontinuation needs to be further delineated so that effective interventions addressing these problems can be developed and implemented.
ISSN:1538-6341
1931-2393