Table 6 Licensed Healthcare Provider Contraceptive Attitudes and Philosophies
From: Barriers and facilitators to contraception provision among rural healthcare providers
How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? N = 90(%) | Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Unsure | Missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I generally have enough time to counsel my patients regarding contraceptive methods. | 34 (37.8) | 43 (47.8) | 8 (8.9) | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (4.4) |
Unintended pregnancy is a serious problem in my practice. | 13 (14.4) | 26 (28.9) | 27 (30.0) | 13 (14.4) | 6 (6.7) | 5 (5.7) |
Most of my patients use contraception correctly and consistently. | 3 (3.3) | 52 (57.8) | 24 (26.7) | 2 (2.2) | 5 (5.6) | 4 (4.4) |
Even if a patient requests a specific contraceptive method, I still provide counseling regarding other methods. | 34 (37.8) | 45 (50.0) | 2 (2.2) | 1 (1.1) | 3 (3.3) | 5 (5.6) |
When counseling patients about potential health risks of contraceptive methods, I include a discussion of the health risks of unintended pregnancy. | 24 (26.7) | 46 (51.1) | 12 (13.3) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (3.3%) | 5 (5.6%) |
Conscience Clauses are an acceptable way to allow healthcare providers to withhold contraception from certain patients | 5 (5.6) | 7 (7.8) | 26 (28.9) | 37 (41.1) | 15 (16.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Pregnant individuals want to talk about contraception during prenatal care appointments. | 7 (7.8) | 47 (52.2) | 11 (12.2) | 3 (3.3) | 17 (18.9) | 5 (5.6) |