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Impact of Video Intervention on Postabortal Uptake of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Abortion
Interventions
Behavioral: Video intervention
Registration Number
NCT01945385
Lead Sponsor
University of Chicago
Brief Summary

Primary: To compare rates of immediate postabortal LARC uptake between women exposed to a brief, theory-based, video intervention prior to standard contraceptive counseling and women exposed to standard counseling alone.

Secondary: To identify predictors of immediate postabortal LARC uptake among all participants including the role of:

* Demographic and reproductive health history variables

* Baseline decisional balance, self-efficacy and stage of change for contraceptive initiation

Detailed Description

This is a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of a brief video intervention on postabortal uptake of long acting reversible contraception.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
193
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ages 18 - 29 Surgical abortion being performed the day of the study English speaking
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Nonviable pregnancy Sexual assault Administered sedative medication Non English speaking
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Video interventionVideo interventionParticipants will view a seven - minute theory-based video of patient testimonials about their own postabortal LARC uptake.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postabortal LARC uptakeImmediate

Immediate uptake of IUD or contraceptive implant following surgical abortion

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perceived decisional balance surrounding LARC decision makingImmediate

Subjects perceived pros and cons around starting a LARC method in the postabortal period

Stage of behavioral change around LARC uptakeImmediate
Perceived self efficacy surrounding LARC decision makingBaseline

Subject's own perception of her ability to uptake LARC in the postabortal period.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Planned Parenthood Near North

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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