Contraceptive provision in genitourinary medicine clinics in the UK.
The objective of this study was to assess current and future contraceptive provision in genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics in the United Kingdom. Questionnaires were sent to 18 British Co-Operative Clinical Group regional representatives for distribution to clinical leads. Of 185 clinics, 124 (67%) responded. All clinics provided condoms, 116 (94%) the 'morning after' pill and 31 (25%) would fit an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) for emergency contraception. Twenty-three (18.5%) regarded their clinic as already providing a comprehensive service and most of these could provide a wide range of contraceptive methods. Of all clinics, which included eight (34%) clinics already providing a comprehensive service, 69 (56%) anticipated developing their contraceptive provision within the next five years. In conclusion, contraceptive provision varies between clinics. A reduction in unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) would most likely be achieved if clinics expanded their provision of contraceptive services.
Willcox
J R
JR
Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Level 5, Derriford Hospital, Devon PL6 8DH, UK. Jeremy.Willcox@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
Huengsberg
M
M
Kell
Phillip
P
Edirisinghe
Damitha
D
Rogstad
Karen
K
Crowe
Gail
G
Meik de Reuter
Anne
A
Edwards
Sarah
S
Singh
Gurdeep
G
Desmond
Noreen
N
Mandal
Deb
D
Maw
Raymond
R
McMillan
Alexander
A
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral