60
Participants
Start Date
October 15, 2025
Primary Completion Date
October 14, 2026
Study Completion Date
October 14, 2026
Joint contraceptive and couple communication education
"Joint Comprehensive Contraceptive Education~a. Visual and written description of all currently available contraceptives with explanation of pros and cons~Couple constructive communication education~1. Specific couple contraceptive conversation examples.~2. Interactive worksheet to help with joint desired contraceptive decision-making and making a consistent use plan"
Couple communication consultation with Interventionist to increase partner engagement and improve communication
"1. Couples will bring their completed workbook to reference during the meeting and assess fidelity~2. Reinforce couple contraceptive communication skills. Address any challenges couple has with skill implementation~3. Review desired contraceptive method \& consistent use plan~4. Use motivational interviewing techniques to help couple agree on contraceptive plan"
Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication
"1. Review progress toward couple contraceptive communication skills and use of agreed contraceptive method~2. Assess factors promoting successful contraceptive use and communication skills~3. Address barriers to consistent contraceptive use and communication skill implementation via shared problem-solving"
Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication
"1. Review progress toward couple contraceptive communication skills and use of agreed contraceptive method~2. Assess factors promoting successful contraceptive use and communication skills~3. Address barriers to consistent contraceptive use and communication skill implementation via shared problem-solving"
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NIH
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
OTHER