Primipar Kadınlar için Online Kontrasepsiyon Danışmanlığı: Randomize Kontrollü Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to examine the influence of contraception counseling on the utilization of contraceptive methods among primiparous women in Turkey. Design: Data were collected using a Inquestionnaire prepared by researchers. A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 70 primiparous women. The intervention group underwent tri-monthly individualized online contraceptive counseling sessions at the 2nd, 4th, and 6th-month markers during the study period. No interventions were performed in the control group. At the seventh month, contraceptive method use was assessed in both the intervention and control groups. Results: Socio-demographic characteristics at baseline showed that the two groups were similar. Statistically significant differences were observed in the intervention group in terms of the use of effective contraceptive methods (97,1%), avoidance of unintended pregnancy (100%), and adoption of the Lactational Amenorrhoea Method (LAM) (23%) after online counseling (p