Factors associated with the choice of Norplant by women attending subsidized clinics in the US.
US women attending family planning clinics in Texas, were surveyed to determine which characteristics, experiences, behavior and specific needs were associated with the selection of the contraceptive Norplant. Race, ethnic origin, age and education were unrelated to choice of method. Increased numbers of previous pregnancies, familiarity with the method, dissatisfaction with previous methods, and sources of information about Norplant were associated with its selection. There was significant variation among the clinics in the proportion of patients to which they dispensed the method. Therefore, clinic selection may have influenced the outcomes of contraceptive decisions.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003710:Demography; D004343:Drug Implants; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D010298:Parity; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013781:Texas
D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel