A process model of Depo-Provera use in Canadian women.
This study investigated women's experiences with the long-acting, injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera. Fourteen women were interviewed and 57 charts of clients at a Canadian Sexual Health Centre were reviewed to generate a theory of use. A three-stage process model describes women's choice of this contraceptive and decision to continue or discontinue use. This model suggests that women's use of Depo-Provera is determined by a complex interaction of individual cognition, relational processes, and sociocultural contexts.
Luther College, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mary.Hampton@uregina.ca
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003268:Contraception Behavior / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / Q000009:adverse effects; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009042:Motivation; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014930:Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate