ArticleFrontiers in women's health2017
Contraceptive vaginal ring experiences among women and men in Kisumu, Kenya: A qualitative study.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Vaginal ring acceptability: A systematic review and meta-analysis of vaginal ring experiences from around the world.Contraception · 2022Pooled it
- A Qualitative Systematic Review of Women's Experiences Using Contraceptive Vaginal Rings: Implications for New Technologies.Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2019Pooled it
- First Impressions Matter: How Initial Worries Influence Adherence to the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring.Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) · 2019Trial
- A comparison of acceptability of contraceptive vaginal rings, pills, and injectables among cisgender women in Kenya and Zimbabwe: protocol for a mixed-methods study.Gates open research · 2025Article
- Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression Among Cyclic and Continuous Contraceptive Vaginal Ring Users in Kenya.Journal of family & reproductive health · 2023Article
- Husbands' concerns and experiences with the progesterone vaginal ring in three sub-Saharan African countries: a mixed methods study.Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2022Article
- Acceptability and Satisfaction of Contraceptive Vaginal Rings in Clinical Studies: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis.Frontiers in global women's health · 2021Review
- Women's sexual experiences as a side effect of contraception in low- and middle-income countries: evidence from a systematic scoping review.Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2020Article
- A Qualitative Systematic Review of Women's Experiences Using Contraceptive Vaginal Rings: Implications for New Technologies.International perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2019Article
- Engaging study participants in interpreting results: lessons from the TRIO study in Kenya and South Africa.International journal of women's health · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundFuture HIV prevention options for women will likely include Antiretroviral (ARV)-based intravaginal rings. Valuable insights may be gained by examining user experiences with a similar licensed technology, a contraceptive ring, especially in settings where this technology may not be currently available.
methodsIn-depth interviews with 24 females enrolled in a trial assessing acceptability and use of a contraceptive ring, and 20 male sexual partners were conducted September 2014-April 2015. Elements of ethnography and phenomenological anthropology were used to collect, analyze, interpret, and describe ring users' experiences. Thematic analysis was completed in MaxQDA-10.
resultsExperiences with the contraceptive ring reflected a broader Family Planning (FP) paradigm that centered around three themes: latitudes and drawbacks of FP (being free); an FP method needs to be compatible with a woman's body (feeling normal); and dealing with fertility control uncertainties (how well does it really work). FP intentions and disclosure practices were influenced by partner support, socioeconomic factors, religion, cultural beliefs, and societal norms, including female sexuality. A user-friendly FP design was emphasized. Non-suppression of menstruation was favored by most. Unease with vaginal insertion as well as ring placement issues (slippage, expulsion) created initial challenges requiring clinician assistance and practice for some participants. While minor side-effects were described, concerns centered on ring efficacy, negative effect on a woman's sexual desire, and future fertility issues.
conclusionsAwareness of the multiple contexts in ring users' experience may inform the development, education, and promotion approaches for future ARV rings.
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