Increasing access to long-acting reversible contraception – what and how are medical students and GP registrars learning about long-acting reversible contraception?

Uptake of reliable and cost-effective long-acting reversible contraception, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants, is lower in Australia compared to similarly developed countries. General practitioners (GPs) are key providers of sexual and reproductive health care, and other medical practitioners may provide advice on contraception to patients in hospital or community settings. Through a literature review, survey of medical education organisations and key informant interviews, this research seeks to understand how and what information on LARC is included in medical and GP training curricula and how GPs registrars access the practical training they require.