Attitudes Toward the Copper IUD in Sweden: A Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While the efficacy and safety of the contraceptive copper intrauterine device (IUD) have been affirmed, alongside its importance for the prevention of unintended pregnancies, some studies have pointed to negative attitudes toward the device. In recent years, social media communication about it has included claims about systemic side effects, unsubstantiated by medical authorities. Research from the Swedish context is sparse. This study investigates attitudes toward the copper IUD and any correlations between negative attitudes toward or experiences of the device, and (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) the evaluation of the reliability of different sources of information, and (3) trust in healthcare and other societal institutions.

Methods

A survey was distr

SUBMITTER: Wemrell M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9304811 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature