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There’s an App for that: Patients and Providers Perspectives Regarding Online Contraception

Universal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Vol 3, Issue 1

Table 5. Patient health literacy and healthcareseeking patterns

Survey QuestionTotal Responses (n)Patient ResponsesPatient %
I can answer questions about my medical history in an online survey75
Strongly agree2736.0%
Agree2634.7%
Unsure/Neutral1317.3%
Disagree79.3%
Strongly disagree22.7%
I would answer the questions truthfully about my medical history75
Strongly agree4357.3%
Agree2634.7%
Unsure/Neutral11.3%
Disagree22.7%
Strongly disagree34.0%
Do you have any medical problems that may make birth control with hormones dangerous?67
Yes1116.4%
No5683.6%
I would prefer to talk over my options with my doctor/nurse vs. choosing online alone81
Strongly agree3745.7%
Agree2632.1%
Unsure/Neutral89.9%
Disagree911.1%
Strongly disagree11.2%
I would prefer to talk to my doctor/nurse about other health needs in addition to getting birth control vs. only getting birth control online81
Strongly agree4656.8%
Agree2328.4%
Unsure/Neutral56.2%
Disagree56.2%
Strongly disagree22.5%
I would come back to the doctor for other OB/GYN care if I had access to birth control online or over the counter67
Strongly agree3349.3%
Agree2435.8%
Unsure/Neutral1014.9%
Disagree00.0%
 Strongly disagree 00.0%