Pill knowledge amongst oral contraceptive users in family planning clinics in Scotland: facts, myths and fantasies.
OBJECTIVE
To document the extent of understanding about the combined pill amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland.


METHODS
A questionnaire was distributed to 2700 pill users in Scottish family planning clinics prior to their consultation with a clinician for a repeat prescription.


RESULTS
Knowledge was patchy and usually incomplete in any given area.


CONCLUSIONS
Counselling and teaching about oral contraceptives are important parts of the clinical consultation; even if the user appears knowledgeable about their contraceptive method, there are likely to be some areas where their knowledge could be improved.
Rajasekar
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Glasgow Centre for Family Planning and Sexual Health, UK.
Bigrigg
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D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D012606:Scotland; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined