Women's Attitudes Toward Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The authors aimed to characterize women's attitudes toward the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) oral contraceptive pill in the U.S. and identify demographic and clinical predictors of these attitudes. While there was strong policy support for OTC access, personal trust and willingness to use the pill varied significantly across different demographic groups, highlighting potential equity issues in implementation. The findings suggest that efforts to improve trust and accessibility should consider diverse user education and decision-support tools.