Barriers to the prescription of LARCs in general practice in New Zealand-a qualitative research study.

Aim: New Zealand has a high rate of unplanned pregnancy but a low rate of uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs), the most effective forms of contraception. This study aims to determine some of the barriers faced by general practitioners in New Zealand who wish to offer LARCs to their patients.

Methods: General practitioners (n=17) were interviewed for this qualitative research study.