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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 8. Provider perspectives on safety anddisadvantages of online birth control

Survey QuestionTotal Responses (n)Provider ResponsesProvider %
I think my patients that have contraindications to certain birth control understand that some methods are less safe17  
 Strongly agree 317.7%
 Agree 635.3%
 Unsure/neutral 211.8%
 Disagree 635.3%
 Strongly disagree 00.0%
I think that using online methods of obtaining contraception is okay if my patients are seeking methods they have used prior or if they had prior counseling by me17  
 Strongly agree 317.7%
 Agree 1482.4%
 Unsure/neutral 00.0%
 Disagree 00.0%
 Strongly disagree 00.0%
I believe I would lose business/revenue if my patients use online methods of obtaining contraception17  
 Strongly agree 00.0%
 Agree 423.5%
 Unsure/neutral 423.5%
 Disagree 635.3%
 Strongly disagree 317.7%
I believe I would lose patients presenting for care for other reasons if they had access to online methods of obtaining contraception17  
 Strongly agree 00.0%
 Agree 423.5%
 Unsure/neutral 423.5%
 Disagree 741.2%
 Strongly disagree 211.8%
I believe patients might mistakenly give misinformation about their medical history and obtain the contraceptive method of their choice that may not be safe17  
 Strongly agree 00.0%
 Agree 529.4%
 Unsure/neutral 953.0%
 Disagree 317.7%
 Strongly disagree 00.0%
I believe patients might intentionally give misinformation about their medical history in order to obtain the contraceptive method of their choice that may not be safe17  
 Strongly agree 00.0%
 Agree 317.7%
 Unsure/neutral 635.3%
 Disagree 847.1%
 Strongly disagree 00.0%