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Pill knowledge amongst oral contraceptive users in family planning clinics in Scotland: facts, myths and fantasies

D. Rajasekar, Alison Bigrigg

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OBJECTIVES: To document the extent of understanding about the combined pill amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland. METHOD: A questionnaire was distributed to 2700 pill users in Scottish family planning clinics prior to their consultation with a clinician for a repeat prescription. RESULTS: Knowledge was patchy and usually incomplete in any given area. CONCLUSION: Counselling and teaching about oral contraceptives are important parts of the clinical consultation; even if the user appears knowledgeable about their contraceptive method, there are likely to be some areas where their knowledge could be improved.

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OBJECTIVES: To document the extent of understanding about the combined pill amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland. METHOD: A questionnaire was distributed to 2700 pill users in Scottish family planning clinics prior to their consultation with a clinician for a repeat prescription. RESULTS: Knowledge was patchy and usually incomplete in any given area. CONCLUSION: Counselling and teaching about oral contraceptives are important parts of the clinical consultation; even if the user appears knowledgeable about their contraceptive method, there are likely to be some areas where their knowledge could be improved.

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OBJECTIVES: To document the extent of understanding about the combined pill amongst oral contraceptive users in Scotland. METHOD: A questionnaire was distributed to 2700 pill users in Scottish family planning clinics prior to their consultation with a clinician for a repeat prescription. RESULTS: Knowledge was patchy and usually incomplete in any given area. CONCLUSION: Counselling and teaching about oral contraceptives are important parts of the clinical consultation; even if the user appears knowledgeable about their contraceptive method, there are likely to be some areas where their knowledge could be improved.

Key concepts: Pill, Family planning, Medicine, Family medicine, Medical prescription, Oral contraceptive pill, Developed country, Alternative medicine

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