Combined Hormonal Contraceptive Use in High Risk Women: A Longitudinal Study

This study is an examination of "high risk" young women, 15-24 years of age, who initiate first time use of vaginal ring, oral contraceptives, contraceptive path, or Depo-provera.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy

Age range

15 year–24 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Planned Parenthood-Golden Gate, Hayward, California, United States

About this study

Approximately 1600 young women will be enrolled in a 12 month, observation study of their contraceptive use. They will complete surveys at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. They will also undergo pregnancy testing at baseline, 6 and 12 month visits. The study is examining such things are the relationship between partnerships, parental and peer influences, and contraceptive choice; Factors associated with long term continuation of contraceptive methods; Attributes of new hormonal contraceptive associated with user satisfaction and long-term continuation; And the extent to which high-risk women who use these methods are also condom users and determine the characteristics of these users.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

15-24 years old, English or spanish speaking, Starting ring, pill, patch, or Depo for first time, Sexually active, Single, Not pregnant, Living in Bay Area for next 12 months

Exclusion criteria

Past user of method, Married, Pregnant, Moving out of area, Not sexually active

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Collaborators

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Aug 8, 2006
Registry last updated: Aug 2, 2013

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