Status:
COMPLETED
Using the Healthcare Visit to Improve Contraceptive Use
Lead Sponsor:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of North Carolina
Conditions:
Pregnancy
Chlamydia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
16-44 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 cont...
Detailed Description
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 cont...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
747 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00140296
Start Date
March 1 2003
End Date
September 1 2005
Last Update
September 1 2005
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Women's Health Research, Universoty of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7521