Question  1. joseph The selection of a contraceptive method is a complex matter; thus, contraceptive counselling plays a vital role in providing information and supporting patients’ decision-making regarding their choice of contraceptive methods and reproductive goals.

Question  1. joseph The selection of a contraceptive method is a complex matter; thus, contraceptive counselling plays a vital role in providing information and supporting patients’ decision-making regarding their choice of contraceptive methods and reproductive goals.

Contraception Options and Counseling

Hello Joseph,

This is a very informative post, Joseph. There are various effective contraception options, presenting many choices for individuals. These can make patients indecisive over the perfect contraception method that meets their needs and reproductive goals. Each patient has individual health needs and reproductive goals. Unintended pregnancies can occur if a couple uses contraception incorrectly and inconsistently. Contraceptive counselling seeks to educate the patient on the various types of contraceptives available, how to use them, and the different pros and cons of each method. The approach selected for contraceptive education should be as person- and patient-centered as possible. Based on research evidence, in most contraception decisions, the patient is coerced to use certain contraceptives (Mahendra et al., 2019). Person- and patient-centred contraceptive education can assist in joint decision-making in which all partners are included. User- and family-centred counselling interventions significantly impact contraceptive preferences, choice decisions, and the willingness of partners to continue with contraception use (Karra & Zhang, 2021).

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References

Karra, M., & Zhang, K. (2021). User-Centered Counseling and Male Involvement in Contraceptive Decision Making: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2021;10(4):E24884 Https://Www.Researchprotocols.Org/2021/4/E24884, 10(4), e24884. https://doi.org/10.2196/24884

Mahendra, I. G. A. A., Wilopo, S. A., Sukamdi, & Putra, I. G. N. E. (2019). The role of decision-making pattern on the use of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods among married women in Indonesia. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/13625187.2019.1670345, 24(6), 480–486. https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2019.1670345

Hello Onpaneeya,

This is a good post. Couples or individual patients can choose to use either hormonal or non-hormonal contraception methods. Nonetheless, a majority of people are more likely to go for the non-hormonal methods of birth control. The choice of contraception methods is based on individual concerns. Some avoid hormonal contraception methods due to fears of the effects of the hormones on their fertility, their health, and effects on their children when breastfeeding. There is a lot of misinformation today, especially on the internet, on the impact of hormonal contraception methods and the ineffectiveness of non-hormonal methods that influence their decisions. Therefore, healthcare professionals need to provide proper education on hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives, focusing on the effectiveness and risks associated with each method. However, the decision on contraception choice should be based on the individual patient’s preferences, values, personal health concerns, and lifestyle choices (Reyes-Martí et al., 2021).

References

Reyes-Martí, L., Rubio-Rico, L., Ortega-Sanz, L., Raigal-Aran, L., de la Flor-López, M., Roca-Biosca, A., Valls-Fonayet, F., Moharra-Francés, M., Escuriet-Peiro, R., & de Molina-Fernández, M. I. (2021).

Contraceptive counselling experiences in Spain in the process of creating a web-based contraceptive decision support tool: a qualitative study. Reproductive Health, 18(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1186/S12978-021-01254-0/TABLES/6