Are there unmet needs in contraceptive counselling and choice? Findings of the European TANCO Study.

Introduction: Effective use of contraception requires women to make an informed choice about methods that match their individual needs and expectations. The European Thinking About Needs in Contraception (TANCO) study is a quantitative, online survey of healthcare provider and women's views on aspects of counselling around contraception and contraceptive use.

Methods: Healthcare providers and women attending their practices for contraceptive counselling were invited to complete online questionnaires.