Long-acting reversible contraceptives for teenagers: primary care recommendations
Atkin, K.; Beal, M.W.; Long-Middleton, E.; Roncari, D.
Nurse Practitioner 40(3) 38-46; Quiz: 46-47
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1538-8662 PMID: 25642635 DOI: 10.1097/01.npr.0000460853.60234.c2Document Number: 624588
Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are underutilized in the adolescent population despite their superior efficacy over non-LARC methods. The purpose of this article is to discuss the barriers that lead to underutilization of these methods and present an evidence-based approach for the use of LARC methods among adolescents in the primary care setting.