High acceptability of a contraceptive vaginal ring among women in Kigali, Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Introduction of contraceptive vaginal rings (CVRs) could expand the contraceptive method mix reducing the unmet need for family planning in Rwanda, but data on acceptability of CVRs from low and middle-income countries are lacking.

Methods

This study explores acceptability of contraceptive vaginal ring (NuvaRing) use in Kigali, Rwanda using a mixed methods approach. We collected quantitative and qualitative data before, during and after conducting a clinical trial, using Case Report Forms, Interviewer Administered Questionnaires, In Depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions. We analyzed the data using an existing theoretical framework including product attributes, relationship attributes and sexual encounter attributes as well as the contextual environment.

SUBMITTER: Kestelyn E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6005526 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature