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PIZZI, Rita; FERNANDEZ, Marisol; FUENMAYOR, Jairo  y  RODRIGUEZ, Edgard. Impacto de la asesoría anticonceptiva en la elección del método anticonceptivo: Resultados del Proyecto PIENSA en Venezuela. Rev Obstet Ginecol Venez [online]. 2016, vol.76, n.1, pp.11-22. ISSN 0048-7732.

Objective: To determine the influence of contraceptive counselling in the choice of contraceptive method made by users. Methods: 873 women (18-40 years) in 7 states of Venezuela were included. Information about sociodemographic characteristics; contraceptive method chosen before and after a structured contraceptive counseling; perceptions about contraceptive method, and reasons for choosing or not the contraceptive method were obtained. The difference between the ratios of contraceptive method before and after counseling with CI 97.5 % was compared using a one-sided significance level of 1.25 %. Results: There was a decrease in the choice of the pill after counseling (61.4 % to 45.6 %; P<0.0001), 68.7% of those who initially requested pill then chose them. The patch choice was increased (7.8 % to 12.4 %; P=0.0007), they maintained their original intended use in 73.5 % of them. The choice of ring was increased (16.5 % to 35.5 %; P<0.0001), 95.8 % was retained their original request. The other methods decreased (14.3 % to 3.1 %; P<0.0001), and 16.8 % maintained initial choice. Women who requested a particular method were more likely to choose the same after counseling, except the ring which was very likely to choose regardless of whichever method originally was requested. Conclusions: Structured contraceptive counseling significantly influence the final choice of combined hormonal contraceptive method (pill, patch or ring) and is associated with the contraceptive method previously requested, number of children, and user perceptions on contraceptives.

Palabras clave : Hormonal Contraception; Counseling; Pill; Patch; Vaginal ring.

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