Original research article A survey of women obtaining emergency contraception: are they interested in using the copper IUD? ☆,☆☆,★

摘要: Background: This study aims to determine if women presenting for emergency contraception (EC) at family planning clinics may be interested in using the copper intrauterine device (IUD) EC. Study Design: convenience sample survey was offered who presented EC four participating urban Utah. Anonymous written questionnaires were distributed. The outcome variable of interest IUD Results: Of respondents, 320 (34.0%) 941 said they would an method that long term, highly effective and reversible. Interested not significantly different from noninterested relation age, marital status, education, household income, gravidity, previous abortions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or relationship status. One hundred twenty (37.5% those 12.8% all surveyed) wait hour, undergo a pelvic exam get still want knowing it IUD. However, only 12.3% these could also pay $350 more device. Multivariable regression found following predictors among users: non-Hispanic minorities (OR=2.12, 95% CI=1.14–3.93), desire never pregnant future (OR=2.87, CI=1.38–5.66) adoption (OR=1.96, CI=1.00– 5.73) abortion (OR=2.68, CI=1.24–4.14) when Conclusion: While one third users surveyed long-term, contraception, small portion Cost is potential barrier.