Table 3 Identified categories portraying the topics covered in the Swedish websites about long-acting reversible contraception (n = 46)
From: Quality of websites about long-acting reversible contraception: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Category | n (%) |
|---|---|
Contraceptive mechanism | 39 (85) |
Insertion of LARC | 37 (80) |
Potential adverse reactions, risks and complications | 36 (78) |
Benefits associated with LARC | 35 (76) |
Duration of LARC | 34 (74) |
Configuration and appearance | 34 (74) |
Contraceptive efficacy | 32 (70) |
Possible disadvantages of LARC | 30 (65) |
Expected effects that hormonal LARC has on menstruation | 26 (57) |
Return of fertility after removal | 23 (50) |
Removal of LARC | 18 (39) |
Referral and support for shared decision-making | 17 (37) |
Use following childbirth and during breast feeding | 16 (35) |
Associated costs | 13 (28) |
Actions if pregnancy occurs | 11 (24) |
Accessibility and which health professionals prescribe LARC | 11 (24) |
Contraindications | 10 (22) |
Interactions with other drugs | 7 (15) |
How it physically feels to have intrauterine LARC in place | 7 (15) |
Expected effects during the initial period with LARC | 5 (11) |
How to check position of LARC | 5 (11) |
When contraception may be initiated following an abortion | 3 (7) |