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A field trial of a discreet, female-initiated, contraceptive barrier method (FemCapTM) among Haitian-American women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15098985 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erica L Gollub (0000-0001-5553-6281, Florida International University, corresponding author), Elena Cyrus (0000-0003-4449-1449, Florida International University), Jessy G Dévieux (0000-0001-6757-8753, Florida International University), Michèle Jean-Gilles, Michèle Jean‐Gilles (0000-0002-5288-291X, Florida International University), Sandra Neptune (Florida International University), Valerie Pelletier (0009-0007-8475-4705, Florida International University), Hulda Michel (Broward College), Marie Sévère, Marie Sandra Severe (Florida International University), Laurinus Pierre |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 842-858 |
| Publication date | 2015-08-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Culture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691058.2015.1005672 |
| PMID | 25703101 |
| OpenAlex | W2002462708 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 29 |
Worldwide, women report the need for safe, non-hormonal, woman-initiated methods of family planning. Cervical barriers provide such technology but are under-researched and under-promoted. In the USA, there are few studies of cervical barriers among women at high unmet need for contraception. A feasibility study of the FemCapTM was conducted among US women of Haitian origin. Participants were heterosexual and seeking to avoid pregnancy. At first visit, participants completed baseline assessments, underwent group counselling and were fitted with FemCapTM. Women were asked to insert or use the cap at home. The second visit (2-3 weeks) included an interviewer-administered questionnaire and a focus-group discussion. Participants (n = 20) were Haitian-born (70%), married (55%) and parous (85%). Their mean age was 32.6 years. Seventy percent reported recent unprotected sex. All women inserted the device at home and 9 women used it during intercourse, including 5 without prior partner negotiation. Of 20 women, 11 liked FemCapTM very much or somewhat; 7 considered it 'OK'; 2 disliked it. Best-liked attributes were comfort, discreet wear and reusability. Difficulties with removal abated over time. Qualitative data revealed a high value placed on lack of systemic side effects. Use of FemCapTM was feasible and acceptable, supporting expansion of research, particularly among relevant populations with unmet need
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Commentary
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,27 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2021 (7) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |