Evaluation of factors associated with noncompliance in users of combined hormonal contraceptive methods: a cross-sectional study: results from the MIA study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding contraception from the perspective of the user may help to improve compliance. The aim of this project was to determine the factors that influence the noncompliance in young women that use combined hormonal contraceptives (pill, patch or vaginal ring).

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional multicenter epidemiology study. Physicians [obstetricians/gynecologists]) recorded socio-demographic, clinical and current contraception data of 8,762 women. Women completed a self-administered questionnaire on compliance. After the assessment of self-administrated questionnaire, the physicians reported on their recommendations on the possibility of changing the contraceptive.

Results

Fifty-two percent of women were noncompliant, mainly because of simple forg

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Astorquiza-Ortiz de Zarate T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4015733 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature