Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of health care providers regarding the recommendation and use of long-acting reversible contraceptive devices for adolescent patients

CONCLUSION: Healthcare providers had positive attitudes and adequate theoretical knowledge concerning to the effectiveness of LARCs. The main areas for improvement were practical knowledge about the insertion and proper use of the devices, indications for referral to gynaecologists for the insertion procedure, and concerns about side effects.PMID:37910020 | DOI:10.1080/13625187.2023.2272005

Source: The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care - November 1, 2023 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Fernando A Ávila-Sánchez Daniela Sarria-Ortiz Camilo Hern án Bonilla-Cortés Laura Camila Solarte-Solarte Catalina Cer ón-Garcés Laura Libreros-Pe ña Evelyn E Pe ña-Zárate Juan Sebasti án Galindo-Sánchez Annie Melissa Quintero Mar ía Fernanda E Source Type: research