Does the expectation or perception of noncontraceptive benefits lead to higher rates of short-acting reversible contraceptive continuation for adolescents and young adult women?
Lazorwitz A, Sheeder J, Teal S, Guiahi M. Does the expectation or perception of noncontraceptive benefits lead to higher rates of short-acting reversible contraceptive continuation for adolescents and young adult women? Contraception 2015, 91: 380-385. PMID: 25684618, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2015.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNoncontraceptive benefitsMonths of useContraceptive continuationYoung womenNew contraceptive developmentYoung women ages 13Post-visit surveysWomen ages 13Young adult womenContinuation ratesStudy participantsAdult womenGreater continuationWomenMonthsContraceptive developmentAge 13High rateContraceptionAdolescentsConcordanceBenefits leadPatientsClinicInitiation