title: Contraceptive compliance.
abstract: Contraceptives are very effective when used and taken properly. Their effectiveness is limited by patient compliance with the prescribed regimens and contributes to unintended pregnancies. Multiple theories and models have been developed to address the issue of contraceptive compliance. This article will examine the consequences of noncompliance, potential reasons for noncompliance, and strategies for improving compliance in individual patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Dardano
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Burkman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001519:Behavior; D003267:Contraception; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence