Beliefs and Use of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Among Women’s Health Care Providers

Christa Esposito; Jenna A. LoGiudice; Christa Palancia Esposito

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.05.005

Beliefs and Use of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Among Women’s Health Care Providers

Christa Esposito, Jenna A. LoGiudice, Christa Palancia Esposito

Fairfield University

Fairfield University

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Abstract

The unintended pregnancy rate in the United States is 50%. The intrauterine device (IUD) affords highly effective contraception, yet remains underused. An educational intervention on evidence-based IUD best practices was presented to 36 providers. IUD use rates and IUD beliefs were measured before and after the intervention, and participants answered open-ended questions. Provider beliefs favoring IUD provision (P < .001) and IUD insertion rates both increased (P = .023) after the intervention. Content analysis revealed 3 themes. Educating women’s health care providers on IUD best practices increased their beliefs and use of IUDs. Continuing education enhances provision of the IUD, thereby reducing unintended pregnancies.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.05.005
State	Published - Oct 1 2019

Keywords

intrauterine device
IUD
long-acting reversible contraception
unintended pregnancy
women’s health care provider beliefs

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Medicine and Health Sciences
Nursing

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