Table 2 Subjects' responses to questions about satisfaction with the contraceptive patch
Response | Visit 3 (3 months) N (%)a | Visit 4 (6 months) N (%)b |
|---|---|---|
Patch was convenient/very convenient | 163 (81%) | 155 (88%) |
Worried a little/none of the time about getting pregnant | 173 (86%) | 155 (88%) |
Satisfied/very satisfied about adhesion of patch | 159 (79%) | 150 (85%) |
Satisfied/very satisfied about adhesion of patch in heat/humidity | 138 (68%) | 127 (72%) |
Satisfied/very satisfied with choice of 4 application sites | 161 (80%) | 148 (84%) |
Agreed/strongly agreed easily incorporated patch into lifestyle | 177 (88%) | 169 (95%) |
Agreed/strongly agreed satisfied with once-a-week frequency | 184 (91%)* | 169 (96%)* |
Agreed/strongly agreed felt secure that patch works | 165 (82%) | 158 (89%) |
Agreed/strongly agreed patch improved sex life | 101 (50%) | 102 (58%) |
Agreed/strongly agreed partner accepted patch | 152 (75%) | 140 (79%) |
Overall satisfaction with the patch | 167 (83%) | 156 (88%) |