Qualitative explorations of the factors influencing the selection of the copper intrauterine device as a method of emergency contraception

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Publication Type dissertation
School or College College of Social Work
Department Social Work
Author Wright, Rachel Lee
Title Qualitative explorations of the factors influencing the selection of the copper intrauterine device as a method of emergency contraception
Date 2012-08
Description Unintended pregnancy remains a significant issue in the United States. Despite increasing access to oral emergency contraception, the rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion have failed to decrease. The copper intrauterine device (copper IUD) is both a highly effective method of long-term contraception and emergency contraception when inserted within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse. However, the use of the copper IUD remains low among women in the United States. At present, research focuses on oral emergency contraception and on the individual characteristics of women and their use of emergency contraception. This dissertation explores the factors influencing a woman's emergency contraceptive method selection, and the impact of health care providers and male partners. Three separate articles are presented which were submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Subject Advanced practice clinicians; Emergency contraception; Men; Qualitative research; Women
Subject LCSH Emergency contraceptives; Copper intrauterine contraceptives
Dissertation Institution University of Utah
Dissertation Name Doctor of Philosophy
Language eng
Rights Management Copyright © Rachel Lee Wright 2012
Format Medium application/pdf
Format Extent 640,428 bytes
Identifier etd3/id/1793
Source Original in Marriott Library Special Collections, RG41.5 2012 .W75
ARK ark:/87278/s66w9rv2
Setname ir_etd
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Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s66w9rv2