Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, MSPH | Logan Waechtler, MPH, MPA | Margaret May, BS | Deepa Manda, MPH, BS | Noah F. Gomez, MD | Theresa M. Stujenske, PhD, RN Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Family Planning and Women’s Health: Impact of an Online Elective DOI: 10.22454/FamMed.2024.562177
Key Results
A total of 571 students completed the elective, and 462 students completed both pre- and posttest surveys (response rate=81%). Students’ knowledge of FABMs increased significantly. Posttest scores increased by a mean of 9.02 for Part A and 5.95 for Part B. We identified a significant increase in students’ confidence discussing FABMs to avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, monitor reproductive health, and address reproductive health concerns. At the completion of the elective, students were significantly more likely to offer FABMs as an option for most or all women.
Conclusion
This online elective addresses the knowledge gap in FABMs and was effective in improving students’ knowledge of FABMs and their confidence and willingness to offer these methods to patients for family planning and management of common women’s health conditions.