LARC Forward Contraceptive Counseling at MHCC
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Contraception, Contraception |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 17 - 30 |
| Updated: | 1/5/2019 |
| Start Date: | April 2016 |
| End Date: | March 31, 2017 |
Effectiveness of LARC Forward Contraceptive Counseling and Same Day Placement in a Community College Population: A Randomized Intervention Project
This prospective randomized controlled study will evaluate if Long Acting Reversible
Contraceptive (LARC) forward counseling in combination with same-day LARC placement increases
overall LARC uptake within a community college population compared to LARC forward counseling
and referral to a secondary clinic for LARC placement. The study will be conducted at Mount
Hood Community College (MHCC) in Oregon. Participants will be enrolled into three groups. All
groups will receive the same standardized contraceptive counseling ("LARC forward
counseling") and participants will be able to choose between a LARC method and short-acting
method of birth control.
Contraceptive (LARC) forward counseling in combination with same-day LARC placement increases
overall LARC uptake within a community college population compared to LARC forward counseling
and referral to a secondary clinic for LARC placement. The study will be conducted at Mount
Hood Community College (MHCC) in Oregon. Participants will be enrolled into three groups. All
groups will receive the same standardized contraceptive counseling ("LARC forward
counseling") and participants will be able to choose between a LARC method and short-acting
method of birth control.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefit of an on-campus birth control counseling
and services clinic. Currently there are no health services that provide access to birth
control located on the Mount Hood Community College (MHCC) campus. We are offering a
temporary 'Birth Control Resource Center' for eligible students. All forms of birth control
in this study are FDA approved.
During the study participants will undergo counseling to choose the method of birth control
that is right for them. This will include watching an informational video and having a
discussion with study staff. If participants choose pills, the patch the ring, or a diaphragm
and do not have any contraindications to this method, they will receive a prescription for
this method to be filled at the pharmacy of their choice. If participants choose Depo-Provera
(the shot), they will receive their first shot on the day of their visit and a prescription
for repeat shots every 3 months. If participants choose to have an IUD or Implant as their
method of birth control, they will be randomized to one of two groups. There is a 50% chance
of having the intrauterine device (IUD) or Implant placed immediately after the counseling
session and a 50% chance of receiving a list of local clinics that can place the device at a
later time.
and services clinic. Currently there are no health services that provide access to birth
control located on the Mount Hood Community College (MHCC) campus. We are offering a
temporary 'Birth Control Resource Center' for eligible students. All forms of birth control
in this study are FDA approved.
During the study participants will undergo counseling to choose the method of birth control
that is right for them. This will include watching an informational video and having a
discussion with study staff. If participants choose pills, the patch the ring, or a diaphragm
and do not have any contraindications to this method, they will receive a prescription for
this method to be filled at the pharmacy of their choice. If participants choose Depo-Provera
(the shot), they will receive their first shot on the day of their visit and a prescription
for repeat shots every 3 months. If participants choose to have an IUD or Implant as their
method of birth control, they will be randomized to one of two groups. There is a 50% chance
of having the intrauterine device (IUD) or Implant placed immediately after the counseling
session and a 50% chance of receiving a list of local clinics that can place the device at a
later time.
Inclusion Criteria:
- English or Spanish-speaking women.
- 17-30 years of age.
- Currently enrolled in a 2-year certificate program at Mount Hood Community College.
- At risk for pregnancy (sexually active with men or anticipate becoming sexually active
in the next 6 months).
- Do not desire pregnancy within the next 12 months.
- No contraindications to LARC according to the CDC MEC (medical eligibility criteria)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are not currently sexually active with men and who do not anticipate
becoming sexually active with a male partner in the next 6 months.
- Women who have had a tubal ligation or other sterilization procedure.
- Women who desire pregnancy within the next 12 months.
- Women currently already using a LARC method for contraception.
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