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Contraceptive counseling about adverse reactions of intrauterine contraception: Exploration of narratives found in web-based discussion boards
Sophiahemmet University.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2753-9140
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2022 (English)In: Midwifery, ISSN 0266-6138, E-ISSN 1532-3099, Vol. 104, article id 103166Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

OBJECTIVE: the possibility of experiencing adverse reactions is an important aspect of contraceptive decision-making and information about this topic is highlighted as an essential aspect of contraceptive counseling. The aim of this study was to explore experiences of contraceptive counseling about potential adverse reactions of intrauterine contraception.

DESIGN: exploratory qualitative study of messages in discussion boards, analyzed with inductive qualitative content analysis.

SETTING: two large public Swedish web-based discussion boards about sexual and reproductive health.

PARTICIPANTS: threads related to the aim were identified through searches in the discussion boards during 2019 and 2020, resulting in in 43 included posters who had written 140 messages in total.

FINDINGS: the themes 'difficulties making an informed decision due to insufficient and untrustworthy information about adverse reactions' and 'feeling dismissed when communicating about experienced adverse reactions' illustrate the results. Posters emphasized the importance of sufficient information about adverse reactions. However, professionals were perceived as overly optimistic regarding intrauterine contraception and focusing on mild or common reactions. The importance of feeling that their adverse reactions were acknowledged was articulated, but posters felt that some professionals dismissed the reactions when being told about it, resulting in frustration and dissatisfaction with care. The discussion boards contained narratives describing a resistance among professionals to send in a formal report about the adverse reaction.

KEY CONCLUSIONS: according to statements made by posters who have experience of adverse reactions of intrauterine contraception, contraceptive counseling have room for improvement in regard to inclusion of comprehensive information about adverse reactions. The findings illustrate the importance that clients who experience adverse reactions of intrauterine contraception feel they are acknowledged and offered adequate support.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: echoing guidelines for high-quality contraceptive counseling, the narratives provide further weight that professionals need to have adequate training and resources to offer comprehensive information about adverse reactions of intrauterine contraception. The findings call attention to the importance of follow-up services for clients who experience adverse reactions.

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2022. Vol. 104, article id 103166
Keywords [en]
Adverse effects, Contraception, Counseling, Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, Intrauterine devices, Pharmacovigilance, Social networking
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Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:shh:diva-4254DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103166PubMedID: 34717242OAI: oai:DiVA.org:shh-4254DiVA, id: diva2:1617599
Available from: 2021-12-07 Created: 2021-12-07 Last updated: 2022-10-13Bibliographically approved

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