A survey of women obtaining emergency contraception: are they interested in using the copper IUD?

Turok, David K.; Gurtcheff, Shawn E.; Handley, Erin; Simonsen, Sara; Sok, Christina; North, R. D.; Frost, Caren J.; Murphy, Patricia A.

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2010.08.011

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“…However, it is extremely effective at preventing pregnancy after unprotected intercourse with zero pregnancies in nearly 2,000 women using the copper T380 IUD for EC (Wu, Godfrey, Wojdyla, Dong, Cong, Wang, & von Hertzen, 2010). Recent studies indicate that approximately 10% of women accessing EC in health clinic settings are interested in the copper IUD as EC (Schwarz, Kavanaugh, Douglas, Dubowitz, & Creinin, 2009;Turok et al, 2011). Despite increased access to EC, the rates of both unintended pregnancy and abortion have not decreased (Trussell et al, 2015).…”

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U.S. Men’s Perceptions and Experiences of Emergency Contraceptives

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Research suggests that men should be included in reproductive health decision making to help enhance positive health outcomes for their partners. Men affect the use of contraception and what method is used. Men's decisions may be affected by different factors such as gender, education, and the nature of their sexual relationship. A qualitative study was conducted to explore males' experiences and perceptions about emergency contraception (EC), and the meanings males assign to EC. Semistructured in-depth focus groups were held with 15 men who engage in heterosexual activity recruited from a university setting in the United States. Participants expressed egalitarian views of the contraception decision-making processes, a sense of responsibility regarding reproductive decision making, and that society has a negative stigma toward those who use EC. However, there was a lack of knowledge regarding the copper intrauterine device, which was not viewed as a method of EC. Exploring the role and needs of men in reproductive health care discussions and research is an important and growing area. Recommendations are provided for health care practitioners, policy, and future research around men and EC.

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“…When women presenting for EC at a US family planning clinic were asked about their willingness to have an IUD inserted at that time, 12.8% said they would be willing to wait 1 h, undergo a pelvic exam and have an IUD inserted [93]. Another study demonstrated a similar level of interest (12%) among a group of women presenting for EC or pregnancy testing.…”

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“…In parts of the world where the woman must bear the burden of covering the cost of contraception, this becomes an important barrier, especially given the high upfront cost of the IUD. In studies of EC in the USA when cost was removed as an issue, women commonly chose the IUD [93,95,96]. Beyond the cost for an individual, administrators must also be convinced that use of the IUD for EC is a cost-effective option.…”

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The copper intrauterine device for emergency contraception: an opportunity to provide the optimal emergency contraception method and transition to highly effective contraception

Dermish

Turok²

2013

Expert Review of Medical Devices

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Worldwide, 40% of all pregnancies are unintended. Widespread, over-the-counter availability of oral emergency contraception (EC) has not reduced unintended pregnancy rates. The EC visit presents an opportunity to initiate a highly effective method of contraception in a population at high risk of unintended pregnancy who are actively seeking to avoid pregnancy. The copper intrauterine device (IUD), the most effective method of EC, continues to provide contraception as effective as sterilization for up to 12 years, and it should be offered as the first-line method of EC wherever possible. Increased demand for and supply of the copper IUD for EC may have an important role in reducing rates of unintended pregnancy. The EC visit should include access to the copper IUD as optimal care but should ideally include access to all highly effective methods of contraception.

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“…Misinformation among providers, a dearth of trained providers, high up-front costs, and lack of awareness among women have limited the availability and accessibility of IUDs, both as ongoing methods of contraception and as EC [24][25][26]. Yet research also suggests that when women are informed about the IUD as EC, demand increases [27].…”

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Introducing a “same day referral” program for post-coital IUD insertion in Ontario: A mixed-methods study with pharmacists

Chaumont¹,

Foster²

2017

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Objectives: Post-coital insertion of the Copper-T intrauterine device (IUD) is the most effective method of emergency contraception (EC). However, few women use this method of pregnancy prevention in Canada. Our study aimed to explore Ontario pharmacists' knowledge of the IUD as EC and interest in a hypothetical "same day referral" program that would provide women seeking progestin-only EC with information about and a timely referral for post-coital IUD insertion. Methods:We received 198 mailed surveys from representatives of Ontario pharmacies and conducted 17 in-depth interviews with a subset of respondents in 2015. We analyzed the survey data using descriptive statistics and interviews for content and themes using both deductive and inductive techniques. Results:Our results suggest that Ontario pharmacists underestimate the efficacy of the IUD as EC and lack awareness of the protocols for use. Survey respondents and interviewees expressed support for a "same day referral" program in Ontario and believe more effective methods of EC should be easily accessible. Interviewees discussed current barriers to the use of IUDs as EC, including the up-front costs associated with insertion and a general lack of awareness about EC among health professionals and communities.Discussion: There is a significant need for continuing education on the full range of EC methods among pharmacists. Considerable enthusiasm exists for undertaking efforts to expand access to more effective EC methods. Developing a pilot project to facilitate timely referrals for post-coital IUD insertion appears warranted. ABSTRACTObjectifs: L'insertion postcoïtale d'un dispositif intra-utérin (DIU) au cuivre est la méthode la plus efficace de contraception d'urgence (CU). Toutefois, peu de femmes au Canada utilisent cette méthode de prévention de la grossesse. Notre étude visait à explorer les connaissances des pharmacien(ne)s ontarien(ne)s sur le DIU utilisé comme CU, ainsi que leur intérêt pour un programme hypothéque d'orientation du même jour, qui fournirait en temps opportun de l'information et une insertion postcoïtale d'un DUI aux femmes désirant une CU à progestatif seul.Méthodes: Nous avons reçu 198 sondages par la poste de la part de représentants de pharmacies ontariennes, et avons mené 17 entrevues détaillées avec un sous-ensemble des répondants en 2015. Nous avons analysé les données de l'enquête à l'aide de statisques descriptives, ainsi que le contenu et les thèmes des entrevues au moyen de méthodes déductives et inductives. Résultats:Nos résultats indiquent que les pharmacien(ne)s de l'Ontario sous-estiment la capacité du DIU utilisé comme CU et ne con-naissent pas les protocoles nécessaires. Les répondants à l'enquête et les sujets interrogés ont exprimé leur soutien au programme d'orientation du jour même en Ontario et croient que des méthodes plus efficaces de CU devraient être facilement accessibles. Les personnes interrogées ont discuté des obstacles actuels à l'utilisation du DIU utilisé comme CU, incluant les coûts initiaux asso...

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A survey of women obtaining emergency contraception: are they interested in using the copper IUD?

Cited by 39 publications

References 16 publications

U.S. Men’s Perceptions and Experiences of Emergency Contraceptives

U.S. Men’s Perceptions and Experiences of Emergency Contraceptives

The copper intrauterine device for emergency contraception: an opportunity to provide the optimal emergency contraception method and transition to highly effective contraception

Introducing a “same day referral” program for post-coital IUD insertion in Ontario: A mixed-methods study with pharmacists

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