Analysis of pill knowledge amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland according to client characteristics

Objectives The primary objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between various client characteristics and knowledge of oral contraceptives amongst pill users. Method This was a subanalysis of the data from the national audit of Scottish family planning clinics. Results There were...

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Published in:The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care 1999-09, Vol.4 (3), p.119-127
Main Authors: Rajasekar, D., Bigrigg, A., Docherty, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Client characteristics
Contraception - standards
Contraception - trends
Contraceptives, Oral - administration & dosage
Educational Status
Employment - statistics & numerical data
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Middle Aged
Oral contraception
Parity
Patient Compliance
Population Surveillance
Risk Factors
Scotland
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Users' knowledge
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Summary:Objectives The primary objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between various client characteristics and knowledge of oral contraceptives amongst pill users. Method This was a subanalysis of the data from the national audit of Scottish family planning clinics. Results There were significant differences in knowledge about many different criteria according to the characteristics of the client group. Low educational attainment, unemployment and more rural residence produced greater significant differences in contraception knowledge than social deprivation according to postcode (zipcode). Age and duration of use affected different criteria to varying degress, but teenagers scored relatively poorly compared to the general population and knowledge did not significantly improve overall with duration of use. Conclusion Client characteristics do affect levels of pill knowledge. Clinicians must reflect on how to communicate more effectively with all types of pill users. They should take the opportunity of clinic visits for repeat pill prescriptions to improve knowledge levels.
ISSN:1362-5187
1473-0782
DOI:10.1080/13625189909040806