Publications by authors named "Kristina Wilbekin Walker"
Objective: Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are developmental dual-purpose options that would provide women with a contraceptive as well as a prevention modality aimed at sexually transmitted infections. The contraceptive vaginal ring (CVR) has many properties that makes it an ideal MPT candidate. The objective of this study is to understand women's attitudes towards menstrual suppression, a potential side effect of using a CVR, and how to address these attitudes for MPT vaginal rings in development.
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- - The study explored women's experiences with menstrual suppression while using the contraceptive vaginal ring (NuvaRing) in Kenya, highlighting its benefits in preventing unintended pregnancies and possibly reducing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV).
- - Women who anticipated menstrual suppression accepted NuvaRing's use, while those who did not expect it expressed anxiety and concerns about negative outcomes, despite receiving counseling beforehand.
- - The primary benefits noted included reduced sanitary supply costs, interruption-free daily activities, improved sexual relationships, and the absence of menstrual pain, leading some women to seek additional contraceptive methods for peace of mind regarding unintended pregnancies.