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PubMed1993

IPPF Vision 2000.

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Abortion, Septic↗
PubMed1983

Contraceptive use by adolescent females in relation to knowledge, and to time and method of contraceptive counseling.

Contraceptive behavior of adolescent females was examined in relation to their level of knowledge, and time and method of contraceptive counseling. Subjects were 122 subscribers to a prepaid health plan, 13-18 years of age, unmarried, sexually active, and not desiring pregnancy. Contraceptive counseling was offered to 62 adolescents following receipt of a negative pregnancy test and to 60 adolescents following a routine medical visit. The 80 adolescents who chose to participate in the study were randomly assigned to a conventional or developmental method of counseling. The effectiveness of their contraceptive practice was measured 1 year later. Two hypotheses were not upheld: Sexually active adolescents were not more likely to accept contraceptive counseling at the time of a negative pregnancy test than at a time of a routine medical visit, and did not subsequently become more effective users of contraceptives. Two hypotheses were upheld: Effective and ineffective users of contraception did not differ in level of knowledge, and adolescents counseled by a developmental method practiced contraception more effectively than those counseled by a conventional method. Findings are discussed in terms of the theory of adolescent development and the proposition that a pregnancy scare motivates teenagers to control fertility.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

A study of delta intrauterine devices in Ankara, Turkey.

Delta devices, modifications of standard Lippes Loop D and TCu 220C IUDs, were designed for postpartum insertion. A study of the Delta T and the Delta Loop was conducted at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. The IUDs were randomly allocated to 246 immediately postpartum women (less than 10 min postplacenta). Twelve-month expulsion rates were low for both devices; 3.7 for Delta Loop users and 7.6 for Delta T users.

Female↗
PubMed1985

The prediction of ovulation: a comparison of the basal body temperature graph, cervical mucus score, and real-time pelvic ultrasonography.

Ninety-five menstrual cycles were studied in 20 women undergoing donor artificial insemination (AID). In 49 cycles basal body temperature (BBT) changes were charted daily and both daily cervical mucus scoring (modified Insler score) and daily realtime ultrasonography (USS) were performed from day 11 to ovulation. AID was performed only on the day of follicular rupture. A control group, not subjected to USS, were inseminated two to three times per cycle over 46 cycles in the periovulatory period. The Insler score was found to be a reliable indicator of follicular development and rupture. The BBT was found to be less reliable than the Insler score or USS. While USS may be used to confirm follicular development, the Insler score is reliable and less costly.

Body Temperature↗
PubMed1982

The effectiveness of contraceptive programs for teenagers.

This paper critically reviews the effectiveness of adolescent family planning programs in the United States. Various models for evaluating family planning programs and the findings from empirical studies of adolescent programs are reviewed. During the past decade there have been major increases in the availability and utilization of contraceptive services by adolescents. Most of those who are sexually active are now aware that these services exist. Program continuation rates among adolescents are not high, in part, because of the sporadic nature of adolescent sexual activity. Data on contraceptive continuation and pregnancy rates in these programs are limited, since few studies follow up clinic noncontinuers. Among clinic continuers pregnancy rates are relatively low, suggesting that at least some programs are effective in reducing pregnancy and/or fertility rates (number of children born) in their target populations. Ecological analyses seem to indicate that programs have had an impact on adolescent marital fertility.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Contraceptive services for teenagers: do we need family planning clinics?

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the effectiveness of contraceptive services for teenagers is related to the balance of service provision between general practitioners and specialist family planning services. DESIGN: Cross sectional study with routinely collected data from family planning clinics and family health services authorities and published data on births and abortions. SETTING: Eight health districts in the former Oxford region. SUBJECTS: Girls aged under 16 and women aged 16-19 who attended a contraceptive service during 1991-2 or who gave birth or had an abortion during 1990-2. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Attenders at family planning clinics as a percentage of all users of contraceptive services. The conception rate:uptake of contraceptive services ratio was used as a measure of effectiveness. RESULTS: In comparisons between districts the percentage of all users of contraceptive services who attended a clinic varied from 38% (95% confidence interval 28% to 48%) to 79% (72% to 86%) among 13-15 year olds and from 14% (12% to 15%) to 44% (42% to 46%) among women aged 16-19 years. The conception rate: uptake of contraceptive services ratio varied twofold in the older age group and more than threefold in the younger age group. It was lowest in districts where clinic attenders comprised a large percentage of all users of contraceptive services. CONCLUSION: Contraceptive services for teenagers may be more effective in districts where clinics play a large part in delivering the service, particularly for girls aged under 16.

Abortion, Induced↗
PubMed1999

Sixteen to nineteen year olds' use of, and beliefs about, contraceptive services.

Unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and unprotected sex in young people highlight a need to improve the provision of contraceptive services for this age group. The aim of the present study was to examine young men and women's use of and beliefs about, contraceptive services. A questionnaire was completed by 967 16 to 19 year olds from South Thames concerning their use of and beliefs about, a range of services which provide contraception. The results showed variability in both service use and belie about services which related to the respondent's sexual experience and gender In terms of use, the chemist and the condom machine had been used by the largest number of respondents, with more men using the condom machine and women favouring the GP or family planning clinic. In terms of beliefs, the condom machine was regarded as the easiest and most comfortable to use but the least confidential for all respondents with men reporting higher ratings for ease of use than women and non virgins reporting more positive beliefs for all criteria. The results are discussed in terms of the implications for health education. It is suggested that contraception use in young people could be promoted by embracing rather than challenging this variability. Accordingly, health education interventions would involve providing young people with information about contraception services which was designed to be in line, rather than conflict, with their existing concerns and beliefs. Such an approach would enable them to make informed choices about the kind of contraceptive service which matched their own personal needs.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1999

Safer sex at holiday centres: providing contraceptive services to seasonal workers.

Many seasonal workers experience an increase in sexual activity whilst employed at a holiday centre. Evidence of sexual risk-taking while at a holiday centre has important social and health implications for purchasers and providers of sexual health services in areas which experience an annual influx of seasonal workers. This research investigates the contraceptive behaviour of seasonal workers and focuses on their access to contraception and sexual health services. In-depth interviews were conducted with seasonal workers at holiday centres along the south coast of England. Respondents were, interviewed at the beginning of the season and again, five months later at the end of the season. This longitudinal methodology enabled changes in contraceptive behaviour to be identified as well as the strategies for seeking contraception and sexual health services throughout the season. The results of this study show that there are a range of different motivations which influence seasonal worker' use of contraception and sexual risk-taking while at a holiday centre. Categories of contraceptive protection are developed to assist purchasers and providers to identify the variety of sexual health needs of workers at holiday centres and determine the most effective strategies for delivering contraceptive and sexual health services to these workers. The paper describes the motivations which influence contraceptive use and sexual risk-taking amongst seasonal workers, identifies the contraceptive and sexual health needs of these workers, and discusses the difficulties workers experienced in meeting these needs while at a holiday centre.

Adolescent↗