The goal of this study is to pilot test the IN-Control Birth Control Navigator Program in Central Indiana for use by adolescents who would like to access birth control. The investigators hypothesize that facilitating access to contraception through our intervention will ultimately result in increased feelings of autonomy around these decisions and use of hormonal contraception.
The IN-Control Birth Control Navigator Program will provide personalized attention to adolescents and young adults and will be able to address self-efficacy skills, and abilities through personal interactions with navigator staff and use of targeted services. Importantly, the navigator can assist participants in overcoming specific environmental barriers (transportation, cost, clinical access) and personal barriers (knowledge and confidentiality concerns) before, during and after the clinical encounter.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
18
Pilot Study of IN-Control Program within the state of Indiana
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Number of IN Control Pilot Program (Feeling Comfortable, Listened to, Helpful, Easy to Contact) Feeling Satisfied
Survey of participants that interacted with navigator program (number of participants reporting that the navigator program was easy to contact, made them feel comfortable, listened to and helpful)
Time frame: Within 2-4weeks after contact with the IN-Control Program
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