Qualitative Exploration of Contraceptive Knowledge in Men and Women.

Objectives: The level of knowledge about contraceptives overall is low in the United States. This qualitative study adds to the literature that explores gendered differences in contraceptive knowledge. Specifically, we examined knowledge regarding different contraceptive methods, directions on use, mechanism of action, efficacy, and adverse effects.

Three-year efficacy, safety, and tolerability outcomes from a phase 3 study of a low-dose copper intrauterine device.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess 3-year efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the Cu 175 mm intrauterine device (IUD).

Study Design: This single-arm trial recruited participants at risk of pregnancy aged 17 to 45 years at 42 U.S.

Selection of long acting reversible contraception methods by emergency contraception clients: A prospective observational study.

Objectives: To describe long acting reversible contraception (LARC) initiation in emergency contraception (EC) visits.

Study Design: EC clients age 18-35 years at four Utah family planning clinics between February 2021 and April 2023 chose between oral EC and three LARC options.

Results: Of 2106 EC clients approached, 306 (14.

Assessing Contraceptive Switching and Discontinuation Over 3 Years in the HER Salt Lake Study.

Objective: To assess contraceptive switching and discontinuation among participants enrolled in a contraceptive access project over 3 years and to identify variables associated with contraceptive change.

Methods: The HER Salt Lake study enrolled individuals between 2015 and 2017 from four clinics in Salt Lake County into a prospective, longitudinal cohort. All participants were able to switch or discontinue at no cost (between March 2016 and March 2020).