Hormonal contraception without a prescription : opinions of pharmacists, general practitioners and gynaecologists in Flanders, Belgium

Abstract: Objective: The accessibility of contraceptives varies greatly from country to country. Because unintended pregnancies have a considerable impact, programmes have been initiated in some countries to make certain contraceptives available without a prescription. We therefore investigated whether or not Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, is ready for such an initiative. Method: We used a mixed-methods approach with a mainly qualitative methodology. The opinions of pharmacists, general practitioners (GPs) and gynaecologists, the three types of health care provider most closely... Mehr ...