Reducing unplanned pregnancy in women in drug and alcohol health services

• Conditions: nplanned pregnancy; Long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods; Women attending drug and alcohol treatment services; Unplanned pregnancy; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Contraception; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001356752
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Kirsten Black

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-12-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

a) female patient of the drug and alcohol service; b) aged between 18 and 49 years; c) heterosexually active as defined as any heterosexual activity within the past 12 months; d) currently using no contraception, using less reliable contraceptive methods (e.g. withdrawal, rhythm, condoms, oral contraceptive) or considering a change of method; e) expects to be available for follow-up at 12 months; f) able to provide informed consent, including unaffected by substance use (intoxicated or in withdrawal), and adequate English language to complete study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

a) women with serious mental or physical illness or disability likely to impact on capacity to complete study procedures or uptake of a contraceptive method; b) opposed to the use of contraception on religious or other grounds; c) women who are pregnant at the time; d) women who are planning a pregnancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified