TY - JOUR
T1 - Evidence-based selection of candidates for the levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD)
AU - Callegari, Lisa S.
AU - Darney, Blair G.
AU - Godfrey, Emily M.
AU - Sementi, Olivia
AU - Dunsmoor-Su, Rebecca
AU - Prager, Sarah W.
PY - 2014/1
Y1 - 2014/1
N2 - Background: Recent evidence-based guidelines expanded the definition of appropriate candidates for the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). We investigated correlates of evidencebased selection of candidates for the LNG-IUS by physicians who offer insertion. Methods: We conducted a mixed-mode (online and mail) survey of practicing family physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists in Seattle. Results: A total of 269 physicians responded to the survey (44% response rate). Of the 217 respondents who inserted intrauterine devices, half or fewer routinely recommended the LNG-IUS to women who are nulliparous, younger than 20 years old, or have a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In multivariable analyses, training/resident status was positively associated with recommending the LNG-IUS to women <20 years old (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6-8.0) and women with history of STI (aOR, 3.7; 95% CI, 1.6-8.4). Perceived risk of infection or infertility was negatively associated with recommending the LNG-IUS to nulliparous women (aOR, 0.2; 95% CI, 0.1- 0.5) and women with a history of STI (aOR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.1- 0.8). Conclusions: Many family physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists who insert the LNG-IUS are overly restrictive in selecting candidates, although those who train residents are more likely to follow evidence-based guidelines. Interventions that address negative bias and perceptions of risks, in addition to improving knowledge, are needed to promote wider use of the LNG-IUS.
AB - Background: Recent evidence-based guidelines expanded the definition of appropriate candidates for the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). We investigated correlates of evidencebased selection of candidates for the LNG-IUS by physicians who offer insertion. Methods: We conducted a mixed-mode (online and mail) survey of practicing family physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists in Seattle. Results: A total of 269 physicians responded to the survey (44% response rate). Of the 217 respondents who inserted intrauterine devices, half or fewer routinely recommended the LNG-IUS to women who are nulliparous, younger than 20 years old, or have a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In multivariable analyses, training/resident status was positively associated with recommending the LNG-IUS to women <20 years old (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6-8.0) and women with history of STI (aOR, 3.7; 95% CI, 1.6-8.4). Perceived risk of infection or infertility was negatively associated with recommending the LNG-IUS to nulliparous women (aOR, 0.2; 95% CI, 0.1- 0.5) and women with a history of STI (aOR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.1- 0.8). Conclusions: Many family physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists who insert the LNG-IUS are overly restrictive in selecting candidates, although those who train residents are more likely to follow evidence-based guidelines. Interventions that address negative bias and perceptions of risks, in addition to improving knowledge, are needed to promote wider use of the LNG-IUS.
KW - Contraception
KW - Evidence-based Medicine
KW - Graduate Education
KW - Intrauterine Devices
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U2 - 10.3122/jabfm.2014.01.130142
DO - 10.3122/jabfm.2014.01.130142
M3 - Article
C2 - 24390883
AN - SCOPUS:84892581821
SN - 1557-2625
VL - 27
SP - 26
EP - 33
JO - Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
JF - Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
IS - 1
ER -