Understanding the perceptions and reactions to a monthly oral contraceptive capsule with end users and healthcare providers in Bangladesh, Senegal, and Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Unintended pregnancy is a global public health challenge. Many contraceptive methods are available to end users, but non-use and discontinuation due to health concerns or side effects, particularly related to unpredictable or undesirable menstrual bleeding, are common. Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) often have regular bleeding patterns compared to other hormonal contraceptives but require daily adherence. To address the issues of bleeding-related side effects and daily adherence, researchers are developing a monthly oral contraceptive (MOC) containing the same hormones as common OCPs. We studied women's and healthcare providers' (HCPs') perceptions of the MOC technology with the primary goal of providing feedback on product attributes to inform early design decisions.

SUBMITTER: El-Sahn M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668765 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature