D Rajasekar1, A Bigrigg. 1. Glasgow Centre for Family Planning and Sexual Health, UK.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To document the extent of understanding about the combined pill amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland. METHOD: A questionnaire was distributed to 2700 pill users in Scottish family planning clinics prior to their consultation with a clinician for a repeat prescription. RESULTS: Knowledge was patchy and usually incomplete in any given area. CONCLUSION: Counselling and teaching about oral contraceptives are important parts of the clinical consultation; even if the user appears knowledgeable about their contraceptive method, there are likely to be some areas where their knowledge could be improved.
OBJECTIVES: To document the extent of understanding about the combined pill amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland. METHOD: A questionnaire was distributed to 2700 pill users in Scottish family planning clinics prior to their consultation with a clinician for a repeat prescription. RESULTS: Knowledge was patchy and usually incomplete in any given area. CONCLUSION: Counselling and teaching about oral contraceptives are important parts of the clinical consultation; even if the user appears knowledgeable about their contraceptive method, there are likely to be some areas where their knowledge could be improved.
Authors: Mireille Merckx; Gilbert G Donders; Pascale Grandjean; Tine Van de Sande; Steven Weyers Journal: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Date: 2011-12 Impact factor: 1.848