The effect of oral contraceptive formulation and field-workers: a cautionary tale.
This paper examines oral contraceptive continuation rates and reported side effects in a large scale clinical research project conducted in Sri Lanka. The project evaluated standard- and low-dose pills used with and without vitamin supplements. Differences in continuation rates and perception of side effects are used to illustrate the impact that family planning field-workers can have on women's use of oral contraceptives.
Miller
P C
PC
Donaldson
P J
PJ
Basnayake
S
S
de Silva
S V
SV
D001290:Attitude; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003150:Community Health Workers; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D013188:Sri Lanka; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D014815:Vitamins