A simple experiment to improve adherence for taking the oral contraceptive pill: An exploratory study of behavioural mechanisms.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Full adherence is imperative to ensure the prevention of unintended pregnancies, which have serious health and financial impacts on women. Previous research has identified the importance of cues (habit-based) and providing information from a credible source (non-habit-based) in facilitating adherence.

Design

A 6 week experiment was developed to increase adherence to the pill (primary outcome) as well as increase habit strength for taking the pill (secondary outcome).

Methods

A sample of Australians who menstruate (N = 77, M_age = 25.18, SD = 3.49) were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: (1) a control group, (2) receiving information from a credible source, (3) implementing a daily cue, and (4) receiving both the information and instructi

SUBMITTER: Liddelow C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11876489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature