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Quality Family Planning: Enhancing The Knowledge Of Contraception Counseling In Primary Care, Allison N. Littleford

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Reducing unintended pregnancies continues to be an important health initiative in the United States. National rates have demonstrated a slow decline, yet the CDC estimates rates remain near fifty percent, with rural women facing higher unintended pregnancy rates than their urban counterparts. Research demonstrates following evidence-based practice recommendations regarding family planning improves contraceptive adherence and helps women achieve desired pregnancy spacing.

This mixed methods research design evaluates provider family planning knowledge levels prior to introduction of an educational video and PDF file, and following the educational tools. Results of the study showed a majority of providers were aware of CDC …