Education techniques for effective counseling regarding prevention of unintended pregnancies

Abstract

While ample resources exist detailing the variety of available contraceptive options for patients who desire to prevent an unintended pregnancy, there are limited resources concerning how a provider might approach this topic with a patient. With this gap in mind, the primary focus of this research is to equip healthcare providers with education techniques in order to facilitate a more effective discussion with their patients. By providing a resource on timing of contraceptive education, appropriate patient interview techniques, and common patient misconceptions, this research aims to open the discussion between provider and patient regarding pregnancy prevention.