High adherence to intermittent and continuous use of a contraceptive vaginal ring among women in a randomized controlled trial in Kigali, Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The introduction of female-initiated drug-delivery methods, including vaginal rings, have proven to be a promising avenue to address sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies, which disproportionally affects women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa. Efficient uptake of existing and new technologies such as vaginal rings requires in depth understanding of product adherence. This remains a major challenge as data on adherence to vaginal rings from African countries is limited. In this study, we explored adherence of contraceptive vaginal ring (NuvaRing®) use in Kigali, Rwanda using a mixed methods approach.

Methods

We collected quantitative and qualitative data at multiple time points from women participating in a clinical trial exploring the safety an

SUBMITTER: Kestelyn E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11047128 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature