Factors associated with willingness to use the contraceptive vaginal ring.
BACKGROUND
The objective of this study was to examine factors associated with willingness to use the contraceptive vaginal ring among college students.


METHODS
We electronically surveyed a random sample of female undergraduates. Factors associated with willingness to use the contraceptive vaginal ring were evaluated using a logistic regression model.


RESULTS
Six hundred ninety-one women answered the survey. Willingness to use the contraceptive vaginal ring was positively associated with willingness to use the contraceptive patch, being employed at least 20 h/week, acceptability of a monthly contraceptive, acceptability of self-insertion, acceptability of feeling ring during intercourse and concern over potential hormonal side effects. Willingness to use the contraceptive vaginal ring was negatively associated with current use of oral contraceptives.


CONCLUSIONS
Busy lifestyle and acceptance of its characteristics were associated with willingness to use the contraceptive vaginal ring. Counseling should focus on addressing women's concerns about vaginal administration and side effects.
Gilliam
Melissa
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. mgilliam@babies.bsd.uchicago.edu
Holmquist
Sabrina
S
Berlin
Amy
A
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined