Open AccessA Qualitative Systematic Review of Women's Experiences Using Contraceptive Vaginal Rings: Implications for New Technologies
Author(s) -
Sara Vargas,
Miriam Midoun,
Melissa Guillen,
Melissa L. Getz,
Kristen Underhill,
Caroline Kuo,
Kate M. Guthrie
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international perspectives on sexual and reproductive health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.774
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1944-0405
pISSN - 1944-0391
DOI - 10.1363/45e7619
Subject(s) - vaginal ring , qualitative research , medicine , gynecology , family planning , research methodology , sociology , population , social science , environmental health
Vaginal rings are available for contraception and hormone replacement, and are being developed as HIV/STD or multipurpose prevention technologies. A comprehensive understanding of women's expectations of and experiences with rings is urgently needed to inform product development and to optimize ring use.