Uso de anticoncepcionais orais na cidade de São José do Sabugi - PB.

Abstract

The proper use of oral contraceptives (OC) is a key factor for performing their effectiveness and knowledge of users is essential to ensure adequate use. This study aimed to describe the use of ACO, difficulties and possible adverse reactions related to the use. The study of descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional with a quantitative and qualitative approach was conducted in the São José do Sabugi city - PB, in 2014, through an interview with 152 women. Semi-structured questionnaires were used and statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS). Of the interviewees, 44.5% had between 26 to 35 years, completed high school (55.5%) and in stable relationships (61.40%). The most cited business presentations were Microvlar®, Ciclofemme®, and Cycle 21®, which amounted to 76.9%. Various forms of use of ACO were cited and 44.5% of respondents said they used the way of ACO different from that found in the literature. The majority of respondents (67.7%) confirmed that received guidance when acquired medicines, but these, 38.1% cited as sources of information and internet lay people. The wrong way to use and the guidance received may justify that 70.3% of women become pregnant without planning. It was reported that 96.1% have forgotten to take the ACO. 60% said they suffer from adverse effects of ACO, with continuous headache (23.2%) and weight gain (21.5%). And 41.9% of women would like to change the contraceptive method. From these results we realized the need to improve information on OCs to avoid the problems resulting from the incorrect use.