Contraceptive consultations: A cross-sectional study of Norwegian women's experiences and opinions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Access to contraceptive consultations and the content of these consultations are important to achieve a safe and satisfying sexual life and successful reproduction when desired. The aim of this study was to investigate Norwegian women's experiences of and opinions on contraceptive consultations.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study with a questionnaire distributed via Facebook with 1917 respondents of age ≥15 years. Descriptive analyses were used.

Results

Few women found it hard to access consultations (5%). Across all age groups, side effects were the most common topic that women (69%) wanted more information about. Concern about side effects was also the most frequent reason given (27%) for not using hormonal contraceptives. Among women aged 25-

SUBMITTER: Forsberg KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7839094 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature