Perspectives on Prescribing Hormonal Contraception Among Rural New Mexicans

NCT03230578 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 17-237
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to identify the thoughts and perceptions of pharmacy access to hormonal contraception among rural women and pharmacists. This will be key in order to address concerns or perceived barriers in order to inform the implementation of this program.

Conditions

Contraception

Keywords

Pharmacists; Prescriptions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Pharmacist interview objective

  To explore pharmacist perspectives on providing prescriptions for hormonal contraceptives, specifically identifying perceived barriers and facilitators to implementation.

  8/1/17-7/16/18

• Women interview objective

  1.2. To explore women's perspectives on receiving hormonal contraception prescribed by pharmacists.

  8/1/17-7/16/18

• Hypothesis to be tested

  Rural women and pharmacists across New Mexico will be supportive of prescriptive authority and pharmacy access to hormonal contraceptives.

  8/1/17-7/16/18

Study Arms (2)

Pharmacists

Actively employed and currently licensed and working in rural counties in New Mexico.

Other: Pharmacists & women's perspectives on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception

Women

Reproductive age, 18-45 years old from rural counties in New Mexico and who are fluent in English.

Other: Pharmacists & women's perspectives on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception

Interventions

Pharmacists & women's perspectives on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception OTHER

The goal of this study is to identify the thoughts and perceptions of pharmacy access to hormonal contraception among rural women and pharmacists. This will be key in order to address concerns or perceived barriers in order to inform the implementation of this program.

Pharmacists; Women

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Our study is qualitative and not meant to capture a representative sample of the state's population, but rather capture a diverse array of opinions regarding hormonal contraception.

You may qualify if:

• Pharmacists: actively employed and currently licensed and working in rural counties in New Mexico.
• Women: Reproductive age, 18-45 years old from rural counties in New Mexico and who are fluent in English.

You may not qualify if:

• Pharmacists: decline to participate or work outside the defined rural areas, not currently employed or licensed.
• Women: younger than 18 or older than 45, living in urban areas (Albuquerque and Las Cruces).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of New Mexico: lead

Study Sites (1)

Eve Espey

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Herman A, McCauley G, Thaxton L, Borrego M, Sussman AL, Espey E. Perspectives on prescribing hormonal contraception among rural New Mexican pharmacists. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2020 Sep-Oct;60(5):e57-e63. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2020.02.026. Epub 2020 Apr 2.

  PMID: 32249171 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Pharmacists

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health Personnel; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

• Eve Espey, MD

  University of New Mexico, OB/GYN

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Chair of OB/GYN

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 24, 2017
• First Posted: July 26, 2017
• Study Start: November 14, 2017
• Primary Completion: June 8, 2018
• Study Completion: June 8, 2018
• Last Updated: October 15, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-10

Locations

US (1)