Adolescents and the Copper Intrauterine Device: Emergency & Long-Acting Contraception

Purpose: Despite many available options for prevention, unplanned pregnancy continues to be a lingering problem. The variety of contraceptive methods available to adolescents and young adults (AYA) includes the copper intrauterine device (CIUD), which is the only form of contraception that can serve as both an emergency and long-acting reversible contraceptive. Despite its beneficial versatility, contraceptive utilization of the CIUD remains a challenge in AYA health. In an effort to better understand AYA contraceptive decision-making process, the purpose of this study is to identify AYA knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) to the CIUD so that effective interventions may be recommended and incorporated during subsequent clinical sessions.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research