Expulsion and continuation rates of the levonorgestrel 52mg intrauterine system was similar among nulligravid and parous users

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Brull ◽  
Helymar Costa Machado ◽  
Luis Bahamondes ◽  
Cássia R.T. Juliato
Keyword(s):  
Continuation Rates

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a breastfeeding program for mothers returning to work in Japan: a quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaori Nakada
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Continuation Rate ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Program Intervention ◽  
Continuation Rates

Abstract Background Maternal employment has been described as a barrier to breastfeeding in many countries. In Japan, many mothers quit breastfeeding after returning to work because they do not know how to continue breastfeeding. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a breastfeeding support program for mothers. The secondary objective was to explore the effectiveness of a pamphlet for mothers returning to work. Methods This was a quasi-experimental design study with a program group (n = 48), pamphlet group (n = 46) and comparison group (n = 47) that took place from February 2017 to August 2018. Participants in the program and pamphlet groups were women who planned to return to work within 4–12 months after giving birth, while the comparison group included women who had been back at work for at least 3 months. The program involved a 90-min breastfeeding class, a pamphlet, a newsletter, and email consultation. The pamphlet group was sent only the pamphlet, while the comparison group received no intervention. The outcome was breastfeeding continuation rate at 3 months after returning to work. Results The breastfeeding continuation rate 3 months after returning to work was significantly higher in the program group than in the comparison group (79.2% vs. 51.1%, p = 0.004). After adjusting for background factors, the program intervention had an effect on breastfeeding rates (adjusted odds ratio = 4.68, 95% confidence interval: 1.57, 13.96; p = 0.006). However, comparing the pamphlet and comparison groups revealed no significant differences in breastfeeding continuation rates at 3 months after returning to work (69.6% vs. 51.1%, p = 0.07). Conclusions Program intervention was associated with a significant increase in breastfeeding continuation rates 3 months after returning to work. Randomized controlled trials are needed to make this program applicable in practice. Pamphlet intervention resulted in no significant difference. Further study is necessary after examining the contents of the pamphlet.

Impact of Increased Copayments on the Discontinuation/Switching Rates of Nonformulary Medications

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita V Nair ◽  
Robert J Valuck ◽  
Richard R Allen ◽  
Sonya J Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Inappropriate Medication ◽  
Clear Relationship ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Pharmacy Benefit ◽  
Western Us ◽  
Current Medication ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Continuation Rates

Background: Patients with chronic diseases are particularly affected by prescription copayment increases, as they are faced with the decision to switch to formulary alternatives or pay more to stay on their current medication. Objective: To evaluate the impact of increased copayments as a result of a change in formulary status on the continuation rates of nonformulary medications in multitiered pharmacy benefit plans. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients with chronic diseases who were part of a health plan in the western US. Individuals were selected if they were taking a medication that was being removed from the health plan's formulary and, thus, experienced increases in their copayments for nonformulary medications (n = 1,244). The time periods before and after the increase in copayments were studied. Adjusting for demographics, chronic comorbidities, medication use, Medicare + Choice status, and percentage increase in copayment for nonformulary medications, Cox regressions were used to assess continuation rates for these drugs. Results: A clear relationship between increasing copayment differentials and continuation rates for nonformulary medications in the period after the copayment increases could not be established. In general, those who experienced higher copayment differentials (50–100%, 100–200%, >200%) were more likely to continue their nonformulary medication than were those who experienced copayment increases of 25–50% and >25%. Conclusions: Individuals confronted with increased copayments often switched their drugs to formulary alternatives. However, a clear relationship could not be established between increasing copayments and continuation behavior. Further research is needed to determine whether these switching behaviors result in inappropriate medication behaviors, such as complete discontinuation of drug therapy due to the increased costs.

"Comparison of Continuation Rates of Intrauterine Devices"

1977 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 322
Author(s):  
Anthony R. Measham ◽  
Abel Villegas
Keyword(s):  
Intrauterine Devices ◽  
Continuation Rates

scholarly journals Continuation rates of alpha-blockers mono-therapy in adult men, prescribed by urologists or general practitioners: a pharmacy-based study

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 1659-1664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilse M. J. Hordijk ◽  
Martijn G. Steffens ◽  
Eelko Hak ◽  
Marco H. Blanker
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Alpha Blockers ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Continuation Rates

scholarly journals Rapid e-mail response increases consultation continuation rates for suicide prevention: A case study of first-contact e-mails in Japan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asumi Takahashi ◽  
Hajime Sueki ◽  
Jiro Ito
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Continuation Rate ◽  
Consultation Service ◽  
Psychological Consultation ◽  
Speed Of Response ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
First Contact ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Continuation Rates

Online gatekeeping is a psychological consultation service in which e-mails are sent to Internet users who are at risk of suicide. This research aimed to clarify the relation between the continuation rate of the service and the speed of response to the user’s first-contact e-mails. We analyzed 290 initial e-mails that arrived at [author’s institution], the study’s specified nonprofit corporation. The reply speed for e-mails arriving during the day was related to consultation continuation: responses sent within and more than 12 hours produced continuation rates of approximately 70% and 44%, respectively. Hence, systems that enable consultants to respond to first-contact e-mails within 12 hours are important for consultation to commence.

Comparison of continuation rates with three TNFα antagonists (adalimumab, infliximab, etanercept) in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis: Retrospective 10-year study

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 607-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Batteux ◽  
Agathe Devauchelle ◽  
Pauline Lasselin Boyard ◽  
Alice Sejourné ◽  
Patrice Fardellone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Continuation Rates
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