Self-administration of injectable contraceptives: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The contraceptive injectable is a safe and effective method that is used worldwide. With the variety of injectable delivery systems, there is potential for administration by the woman herself. Self-administration of the contraceptive injectable is the subject of this systematic review.

Objectives

To assess how effective and safe the contraceptive injectable method is when women themselves perform/administer it, compared with when the usual healthcare providers administer it.

Search strategy

We searched PubMed, Popline, Cochrane, CINAHL, and Embase for articles with subject headings or text words related to 'self-administration' and 'contraception'.

Selection criteria

Studies that compared the administration of the contraceptive injectable by the woma

SUBMITTER: Kim CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5214286 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature