Contraceptive consultations: A cross-sectional study of Norwegian women's experiences and opinions

Kristin E. Forsberg, Kristin E. Forsberg and Ragnhild Lassemo, Ragnhild Lassemo and Mirjam Lukasse, Mirjam Lukasse (2019) Contraceptive consultations: A cross-sectional study of Norwegian women's experiences and opinions. European Journal of Midwifery, 3 (1). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2585-2906

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION Access to contraceptive consultations and the content of these
consultations are important to achieve a safe and satisfying sexual life and
successful reproduction when desired. The aim of this study was to investigate
Norwegian women’s experiences of and opinions on contraceptive consultations.
METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study with a questionnaire distributed
via Facebook with 1917 respondents of age ≥15 years. Descriptive analyses were
used.
RESULTS Few women found it hard to access consultations (5%). Across all age
groups, side effects were the most common topic that women (69%) wanted more
information about. Concern about side effects was also the most frequent reason
given (27%) for not using hormonal contraceptives. Among women aged 25–34
years, 54% wanted to know more about different available contraceptives. The
majority of women deemed issues of sexual wellbeing important to address during
a contraceptive consultation. Few women reported that these topics had been
raised. Just under half of the women found it appropriate to see a midwife for
contraceptive/sexual health consultations. Only one-third knew that midwives can
prescribe and administer long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).
CONCLUSIONS Women want contraceptive consultations to include more
information on side effects and available hormonal contraceptives. Women want to
be asked about their sexual health and wellbeing during contraceptive consultations.
Women should be made aware that midwives can provide contraceptive services
including LARCs.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	midwife, hormonal contraceptives, side effects, contraceptive consultations, sexual wellbeing
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine
Depositing User:	Mrs Ni Made Yunia Dwi Savitri
Date Deposited:	15 Jun 2022 03:19
Last Modified:	15 Jun 2022 03:19
URI:	http://eprints.triatmamulya.ac.id/id/eprint/1188

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