Using the Healthcare Visit to Improve Contraceptive Use
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Purpose
Consistent and correct use of an effective contraceptive method is a primary determinant in preventing pregnancy. Unfortunately, only a minority of healthcare providers adequately address women’s contraceptive needs. We have developed a standardized behavioral-based contraceptive counseling model that can be used by providers and other clinic staff to address this limitation. The model, ESP, is an adaptation of motivational interviewing and involves: Exploring discrepancies between pregnancy intention and contraceptive use and between risk of STDs and condom use; Sharing information; and Promoting behaviors to reduce risk.
Study question: Does ESP counseling lead to an increase in consistency and effectiveness of contraceptive use among women at risk of unintended pregnancy?
Methods: Randomized controlled trial of 747 women, ages 16-44, at self-identified risk of unintended pregnancy enrolled from March 2003 to September 2004 at healthcare settings in North Carolina. Intervention participants received individualized ESP counseling from a health educator to address barriers to effective and consistent contraceptive use. Risk reduction steps were negotiated. Pregnancy, Chlamydia infection and contraceptive use were assessed at baseline and follow-up. “Highly effective” contraceptive use was defined as a combination of effectiveness and consistency. Women in the control arm received general preventive health counseling (e.g., smoking and exercise). Differences between the study arms at 12-months may illustrate the longer term influence of the intervention.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
|
Pregnancy Chlamydia |
Behavioral: Contraceptive counseling |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training |
| Official Title: | Using the Healthcare Visit to Improve Contraceptive Use |
- Contraceptive use
- Chlamydia infection
- Pregnancy
| Estimated Enrollment: | 747 |
| Study Start Date: | March 2003 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2005 |
Consistent and correct use of an effective contraceptive method is a primary determinant in preventing pregnancy. Unfortunately, only a minority of healthcare providers adequately address women’s contraceptive needs. We have developed a standardized behavioral-based contraceptive counseling model that can be used by providers and other clinic staff to address this limitation. The model, ESP, is an adaptation of motivational interviewing and involves: Exploring discrepancies between pregnancy intention and contraceptive use and between risk of STDs and condom use; Sharing information; and Promoting behaviors to reduce risk.
Study question: Does ESP counseling lead to an increase in consistency and effectiveness of contraceptive use among women at risk of unintended pregnancy?
Methods: Randomized controlled trial of 747 women, ages 16-44, at self-identified risk of unintended pregnancy enrolled from March 2003 to September 2004 at healthcare settings in North Carolina. Intervention participants received individualized ESP counseling from a health educator to address barriers to effective and consistent contraceptive use. Risk reduction steps were negotiated. Pregnancy, Chlamydia infection and contraceptive use were assessed at baseline and follow-up. “Highly effective” contraceptive use was defined as a combination of effectiveness and consistency. Women in the control arm received general preventive health counseling (e.g., smoking and exercise). Differences between the study arms at 12-months may illustrate the longer term influence of the intervention.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 16 Years to 44 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Female |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women aged 16-44
- English-speaking
- Do not wish to be pregnant or unsure of pregnancy intention
- Have an appointment for non-acute care
- Currently using no method of contraception, inconsistent use of methods, pills, condoms, diaphragms, periodic abstinence, or methods associated with higher pregnancy rates
- Ability to read at least at 8th grade level
- Willing to participate in follow-up visits at 2, 8, and 12 months
- Able to be contacted by telephone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women less than 16 or greater than 44 years
- Women who are sterilized, or whose partners are sterilized or who use the IUD for contraception
- Appointments for acute care
- Non-English speaking
- Inability to read at or above 8th grade level
- Pregnant at time of enrollment
- Lack of ability for telephone contact
Contacts and Locations| United States, North Carolina | |
| Center for Women's Health Research, Universoty of North Carolina | |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7521 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Ruth Petersen, MD, MPH | University of North Carolina |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00140296 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | CDC-NCCDPHP-TS-0768 |
| Study First Received: | August 30, 2005 |
| Last Updated: | August 30, 2005 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Chlamydia Infections Chlamydiaceae Infections Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Bacterial Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Diseases Infection |
Genital Diseases, Male Genital Diseases, Female Contraceptive Agents Reproductive Control Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Pharmacologic Actions Therapeutic Uses |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 19, 2013