Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA · 2026
Seeking oral contraceptives information from pharmacists among female adolescents and young adults.
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Leong Nga-Weng, Barnard Marie, Rosenthal Meagen, Holmes Erin
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BACKGROUND: Over-the-counter (OTC) oral contraceptives can reduce barriers to access birth control among female adolescents and young adults. Pharmacists play an important role in providing information about these products when needed. However, reasons why female adolescents and young adults may or may not seek information about OTC oral contraceptives from pharmacists is not well understood.
OBJECTIVE(S): This study aimed to examine predictors of willingness to seek assistance from pharmacists for OTC oral contraceptive use and to determine the difference in the effect of these predictors between female adolescents (age 16-17) and young adults (age 18-24).
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was designed to collect the intention to seek pharmacist's assistance, guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior. Females aged 16-24 were recruited using an online panel. Structural equation modeling was used to understand the predictors of their intention.
RESULTS: A total of 697 responses were eligible for data analysis. The psychometric properties were evaluated using purification analysis (n = 210). Among the 487 responses included in the final analysis, respondents reported a moderately high intention to seek assistance, with mean of 10.31 out of 15. Overall, subjective norms (0.450, P < 0.001) and attitudes (0.363, P < 0.001) had a significant positive impact on their intention. The effects of subjective norms and attitudes remain significant for both female adolescents and young adult females. The effect of perceived control on intention among female adolescents (-0.400, P = 0.085) was found to be significantly different than that among young adult females (0.024, P = 0.831).
CONCLUSION: These findings shed light on the importance of subjective norms and attitudes among young populations. Interventions can highlight the value of seeking help from pharmacists while addressing their concerns about judgment from others. Involving family and friends can be prioritized to show their support and encourage acceptance of consulting pharmacists for information.
OBJECTIVE(S): This study aimed to examine predictors of willingness to seek assistance from pharmacists for OTC oral contraceptive use and to determine the difference in the effect of these predictors between female adolescents (age 16-17) and young adults (age 18-24).
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was designed to collect the intention to seek pharmacist's assistance, guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior. Females aged 16-24 were recruited using an online panel. Structural equation modeling was used to understand the predictors of their intention.
RESULTS: A total of 697 responses were eligible for data analysis. The psychometric properties were evaluated using purification analysis (n = 210). Among the 487 responses included in the final analysis, respondents reported a moderately high intention to seek assistance, with mean of 10.31 out of 15. Overall, subjective norms (0.450, P < 0.001) and attitudes (0.363, P < 0.001) had a significant positive impact on their intention. The effects of subjective norms and attitudes remain significant for both female adolescents and young adult females. The effect of perceived control on intention among female adolescents (-0.400, P = 0.085) was found to be significantly different than that among young adult females (0.024, P = 0.831).
CONCLUSION: These findings shed light on the importance of subjective norms and attitudes among young populations. Interventions can highlight the value of seeking help from pharmacists while addressing their concerns about judgment from others. Involving family and friends can be prioritized to show their support and encourage acceptance of consulting pharmacists for information.