Searching for Information on the Risks of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives on the Internet: A Qualitative Study Across Six European Countries.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Searching for health information online is increasingly common and is an obvious source of information about oral combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) and their risks. However, little is known about how publicly available websites address the risks of CHCs, particularly venous thromboembolism (VTE). OBJECTIVE:The aim was to explore the information available to women about VTE and other risks of CHCs on websites available through commonly used search engines. METHODS:A qualitative study was conducted to explore whether and how websites about CHCs in Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom make reference to VTE and other CHC risks. A systematic search procedure was adopted across the six countries, based on relevant keywords. The search was carrie

SUBMITTER: Gomes Alves P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6441861 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature