The Use of Oral Contraceptive Pharmaceutical Sample Packs by Adolescent Health Care Providers
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2000
Abstract
Study Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand how health care providers use and distribute oral contraceptive pill (OCP) sample packs to adolescents.
Design: Qualitative study involving face-to-face structured interviews.
Setting: Interviews lasted approximately 20–30 minutes and were done in the health care provider's office setting.
Participants: A convenience sample of fourteen health care providers (pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and midwives) who have practices that include adolescents were interviewed.
Main Outcome Measures: Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Two independent reviewers read the transcripts for themes. Transcripts were then coded and frequency counts were done.
Conclusions: OCP sample packs are an important tool for education and compliance. The pharmaceutical OCP sample supply may influence the health care provider's OCP choice for a teen.
Repository Citation
Zink, T. M.,
& Rosenthal, S. L.
(2000). The Use of Oral Contraceptive Pharmaceutical Sample Packs by Adolescent Health Care Providers. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 13 (3), 129-133.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/familymed/63
DOI
10.1016/S1083-3188(00)00046-2
