Would you be interested in DMPA-SC? An implementation project in two urban primary care clinics.

Self-administered DMPA-SC has similar efficacy to DMPA-IM with potential benefits. We conducted an implementation study to assess interest in and successful use of DMPA-SC for patients using DMPA-IM. Four physicians telephoned patients with DMPA-IM on their medication list in two urban primary care clinics and offered counseling and prescriptions to patients interested in transitioning to DMPA-SC. Over half of patients (20/38) contacted were interested in DMPA-SC and 10 of 20 (50%) of those interested successfully injected, with 9 of 10 (90%) continuing at three months. Our study adds to existing data of patient interest and success in self-injecting DMPA-SC.