Table 4 Sources of contraceptive advice and information for women
From: Current methods and attitudes of women towards contraception in Europe and America
UK | Germany | Spain | Italy | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n=510 | n=514 | n=510 | n=503 | n=507 | |
Most influence on choice of contraception,% | |||||
GP/primary care physician | 46 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Doctor/gynaecologist/obstetrician | 15 | 65 | 75 | 72 | 50 |
Nurse (nurse practitioner, family planning nurse) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pharmacists | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Family/friends | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Partner/spouse | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 24 |
Other | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
Source of advice on methods of contraception,% | |||||
Healthcare professionals | 52 | 57 | 59 | 71 | 56 |
Internet | 32 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 26 |
Partner/family or friends | 20 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 28 |
Articles/advertisements/books | 9 | 16 | 23 | 13 | 14 |
Brochures in doctor’s waiting room | 10 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 14 |
Family planning organisation/clinic | 15 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 5 |