title: The diaphragm: barrier contraception has a new social role.
abstract: Using a diaphragm as a barrier contraceptive has received little attention in recent literature. A discussion of the role of the diaphragm to prevent pregnancy, as well as sexually transmitted diseases, is presented. A procedure for properly fitting the diaphragm is described. To ensure compliance, a review of a plan for education and practice by users is outlined.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA.
authors.forename: P I
authors.initials: PI
authors.lastname: Tagg
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D055656:Prescriptions; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014621:Vagina / Q000033:anatomy & histology