%0 Journal Article
%T Barriers to Intrauterine Device Use at an University-Based WomenĄŻs Clinic
%A Denise Ragland
%A Nalin Paykachat
%A Nafisa Dajani
%J Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
%P 1058-1064
%@ 2160-8806
%D 2014
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojog.2014.416145
%X Objective: The purpose of
this study was to determine the barriers to intrauterine device (IUD) use at a
University-Based WomenĄŻs Clinic. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional
survey of a convenience sample of subjects receiving obstetrical care at a
University-Based WomenĄŻs Clinic. Eligible women who consented to participate
self-administered a 16-question survey during a routine prenatal visit.
Descriptive statistics were used to report participantsĄŻ demographics and
history of contraception use. Additionally, subjects were asked if they would
consider IUD use in the future. Results: A total of 160 women participated in
this study. The average age of this sample was 24.9 (SD = 6.3). The majority
were in low income and low education categories. Only 5% of women reported
previous IUD use. 27% of women surveyed desired more information regarding IUD
contraception. 19% of participants would consider using an IUD in the future
and 25% would consider</span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;\">IUD in the
future if they knew more about them. Insurance and financial constraints were
cited as barriers to IUD use. 4% of the sample reported that they had used an
IUD previously and were unhappy with it due to pain and discomfort. 18% would
not consider an IUD because they had heard about side effects. 68%</span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;\">of the surveyed sample reported
unintended pregnancies. Conclusion: The two most common barriers to IUD use in
this patient population was lack of knowledge</span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;\">and
concern about side effects. Increasing patientsĄŻ knowledge of IUDs has the
potential to increase IUD utilization in this clinic population which reported
a 68% rate of unintended pregnancy.
%K Intrauterine Device
%K Intrauterine Contraception
%K IUD Utilization
%K Barriers
%K Unintended Pregnancies
%K Component
%K Formatting
%K Style
%K Styling
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52161