Are men ready to use thermal male contraception? Acceptability in two French populations: New fathers and new providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the 1970s, international research has actively pursued hormonal male contraception (HMC) and, to a lesser extent, thermal male contraception (TMC). Although the efficacy of TMC has been confirmed in limited populations, its acceptability has not been studied in either potential users or potential prescribers.

Methods

A cross-sectional descriptive multicentre study of potential male users of TMC (new fathers) and potential prescribers of TMC (new providers) was conducted between November 2016 and February 2017.The participants completed a 3-part survey, and their responses were evaluated to i) determine their socio-demographic profiles; ii) identify personal experiences with contraception; and iii) gauge the participants' knowledge, interest and preference fo

SUBMITTER: Amouroux M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5973589 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature