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. 2019 Aug 22;16:127. doi: 10.1186/s12978-019-0791-9
1 - There is a risk of pregnancy when you have unprotected sex in the 2 days before or after ovulation. T F Don’t Know/No Answer
2 - The male condom is safe if placed just before ejaculation, even if penetration has occurred previously. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
3 - The ‘calendar method’ (calculating the fertile period so as to not have sexual intercourse within this period) is effective in preventing pregnancy. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
4 - When you start taking the birth control pill, it is effective from day one. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
5 - Hormonal contraceptive methods of birth control (for example, the birth control pill or vaginal ring) are recommended for adolescents. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
6 - When the contraceptive pill is not taken at the correct time due to forgetfulness, the pill can be taken without loss of effectiveness as long as no more than 12 h have passed since the correct time. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
7 - The ‘dual contraceptive method’ consists of the simultaneous use of a barrier contraceptive method (e.g. male condom) and a hormonal contraceptive method (e.g. contraceptive pill). T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
8 - If the contraceptive pill is started after the 5th day of the menstruation cycle, use of another contraceptive method for 1 week is recommended. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
9 - The regimen for taking the contraceptive pill is one pill per day for 21 days starting from the 1st day of the cycle, followed by a week of rest or use of 7 placebo pills during this rest period. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
10 - The contraceptive skin patch must be applied on the first day of the menstruation cycle. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
11 - The birth control skin patch should be replaced only when the patch detaches itself. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
12 - The contraceptive skin patch should be placed on the buttocks, lower abdomen, upper back or outer arms. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
13 - It is necessary to see a specialist for placement of a vaginal ring. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
14 - The vaginal ring can be removed for 2 h during sexual intercourse without risk of pregnancy. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer
15 - The vaginal ring should be left in place for 21 days, followed by a week of rest. T F Don’t Know/ No Answer