Impact of structured counseling on the selection of hormonal contraceptive methods: results of a multi-centric, observational study in India
Sheriar, N.; Joshi, R.; Mukherjee, B.; Pal, B.; Birla, A.; Ray, S.K.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India 64(4): 241-250
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0971-9202 PMID: 25136168 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-014-0560-1Document Number: 622980
To determine the influence of "structured contraception counseling" on Indian women's selection of contraceptive methods. Women (≥18 and ≤40 years) requesting contraception were enrolled at 36 sites. "Structured contraception counseling" was provided by a health care professional on the available contraceptive methods. Questionnaires on the women's pre- and post-counseling contraceptive choice, her perceptions, and the reasons behind her post-counseling decision were filled. Significant reductions were observed in the proportion of women who were indecisive (n = 260; 31.5 % pre-counseling vs. n = 30; 3.6 %, post-counseling [P < 0.001]) and women opting for non-hormonal method (24.6 % pre-counseling vs. 6.8 % post-counseling, [P < 0.001]). Of all the women counseled (n = 825), 89.6 % (739/825) of women chose a hormonal contraceptive method. There were significant difference (P < 0.001) in the women's choice of contraceptive in the pre- and post-counseling sessions, respectively (combined oral contraceptive: 30.8 vs. 40.7 %; vaginal ring: 1.8 vs. 14.1 %; progestogen only pills: 1.6 vs. 7.9 %; injectable-depot medroxyprogesterone acetate: 5.9 vs. 13.6 %; levonorgestrel-intrauterine system: 3.8 vs. 13.3 %). Structured contraception counseling using standardized protocol and aids resulted in a significant increase in the selection of modern contraceptive methods. Post-counseling majority of women opted for hormonal methods with an increase in selection of pills and newer alternatives.
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