Disseminating Patient-Centered Outcomes Research to Reduce Racial Disparities in Surgical Sterilization and Improve Contraceptive Access

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether providing women who strongly want to avoid future pregnancy with detailed information comparing tubal sterilization to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) improves their perceived access to different contraceptive options. The study aims to support patient-centered contraceptive care by increasing knowledge and access to all long-acting contraceptives. This research also seeks to reduce the number of women who regret permanent sterilization and address racial disparities in surgical sterilization. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group accesses a new website that compares tubal sterilization and LARC based on recent patient-centered outcomes research, while the other group views an existing Planned Parenthood webpage focused on tubal sterilization. These web-based resources serve as educational interventions to help patients prepare for discussions with their healthcare providers about contraception. During the study, participants complete a baseline survey, explore their assigned website, and then complete a brief follow-up survey immediately afterward. They also complete another follow-up survey three months later. Researchers measure outcomes such as perceived access to long-acting contraceptives, contraceptive counseling quality, patient-provider interactions, knowledge about contraceptive methods, use of preferred contraception, and willingness to recommend the website. The study includes safety and adherence monitoring through surveys and lasts at least three months from enrollment.

Patient-centered Information on Permanent Contraception