Laureen M Lopez

Summary

Affiliation: Family Health International
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Theory-based strategies for improving contraceptive use: a systematic review
    Laureen M Lopez
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
    Contraception 79:411-7. 2009
  2. ncbi Emotional impact of screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Ruth E Collins
    Department of Psychology at Guy s, Kings College London, Health Psychology Section, 5th floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy s Campus, London, SE1 9RT, UK
    BMC Public Health 11:603. 2011
  3. ncbi Nonhormonal drugs for contraception in men: a systematic review
    Laureen M Lopez
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 60:746-52. 2005
  4. ncbi Postpartum education for contraception: a systematic review
    Laureen M Lopez
    Behavioral and Biomedical Research, Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 65:325-31. 2010
  5. ncbi Immediate start of hormonal contraceptives for contraception
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 12:CD006260. 2012
  6. ncbi Steroidal contraceptives and bone fractures in women: evidence from observational studies
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 8:CD009849. 2012
  7. ncbi Education for contraceptive use by women after childbirth
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 8:CD001863. 2012
  8. ncbi Theory-based interventions for contraception
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3:CD007249. 2011
  9. ncbi Skin patch and vaginal ring versus combined oral contraceptives for contraception
    Laureen M Lopez
    Behavioral and Biomedical Research, Family Health International, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3:CD003552. 2010
  10. ncbi Sino-implant (II)--a levonorgestrel-releasing two-rod implant: systematic review of the randomized controlled trials
    Markus J Steiner
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
    Contraception 81:197-201. 2010

Detail Information

Publications22

  1. ncbi Theory-based strategies for improving contraceptive use: a systematic review
    Laureen M Lopez
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
    Contraception 79:411-7. 2009
    ..Theories and models help explain how behavior change occurs. We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials that examined theory-based interventions for improving contraceptive use...
  2. ncbi Emotional impact of screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Ruth E Collins
    Department of Psychology at Guy s, Kings College London, Health Psychology Section, 5th floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy s Campus, London, SE1 9RT, UK
    BMC Public Health 11:603. 2011
    ..There is a widely held expectation that screening for disease has adverse emotional impacts. The aim of the current review is to estimate the short (< 4 weeks) and longer term (> 4 weeks) emotional impact of such screening...
  3. ncbi Nonhormonal drugs for contraception in men: a systematic review
    Laureen M Lopez
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 60:746-52. 2005
    ....
  4. ncbi Postpartum education for contraception: a systematic review
    Laureen M Lopez
    Behavioral and Biomedical Research, Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 65:325-31. 2010
    ....
  5. ncbi Immediate start of hormonal contraceptives for contraception
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 12:CD006260. 2012
    ..The immediate-start approach may improve women's access to, and continuation of, hormonal contraception...
  6. ncbi Steroidal contraceptives and bone fractures in women: evidence from observational studies
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 8:CD009849. 2012
    ..Concern about fractures may limit the use of these effective contraceptives. Observational studies can collect data on premenopausal contraceptive use as well as fracture incidence later in life...
  7. ncbi Education for contraceptive use by women after childbirth
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 8:CD001863. 2012
    ..Nonetheless, two-thirds of postpartum women may have unmet needs for contraception. In the USA, many adolescents become pregnant again within a year a giving birth...
  8. ncbi Theory-based interventions for contraception
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3:CD007249. 2011
    ..The health behavior field uses many theories or models of change. However, educational interventions addressing contraception often have no stated theoretical base...
  9. ncbi Skin patch and vaginal ring versus combined oral contraceptives for contraception
    Laureen M Lopez
    Behavioral and Biomedical Research, Family Health International, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3:CD003552. 2010
    ..Ring users generally had fewer adverse events than COC users but more vaginal irritation and discharge. High losses to follow up can affect the validity of the results...
  10. ncbi Sino-implant (II)--a levonorgestrel-releasing two-rod implant: systematic review of the randomized controlled trials
    Markus J Steiner
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
    Contraception 81:197-201. 2010
    ..We examined randomized controlled trials of Sino-implant (II) for effectiveness and side effects...
  11. ncbi Behavioral interventions for improving contraceptive use among women living with HIV
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1:CD010243. 2013
    ..This review examines behavioral interventions to improve contraceptive use, for family planning, among women who are HIV-positive...
  12. ncbi Oral contraceptives containing drospirenone for premenstrual syndrome
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2:CD006586. 2012
    ..An oral contraceptive containing drospirenone and a low estrogen dose has been approved for treating PMDD in women who choose oral contraceptives for contraception...
  13. ncbi Steroidal contraceptives: effect on carbohydrate metabolism in women without diabetes mellitus
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 4:CD006133. 2012
    ..These issues have been raised primarily with contraceptives containing estrogen...
  14. ncbi Expectant care versus surgical treatment for miscarriage
    Kavita Nanda
    Clinical Sciences, FHI, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3:CD003518. 2012
    ..The need for routine surgical evacuation with miscarriage has been questioned because of potential complications such as cervical trauma, uterine perforation, hemorrhage, or infection...
  15. ncbi Cochrane systematic reviews of IUD trials: lessons learned
    David A Grimes
    Family Health, International, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, NC 27796, USA
    Contraception 75:S55-9. 2007
    ..Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most widely used reversible contraceptives in the world today, and decisions about their use should reflect the best available evidence...
  16. ncbi Strategies to improve adherence and acceptability of hormonal methods of contraception
    Vera Halpern
    Clinical Sciences, FHI, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 4:CD004317. 2011
    ..Despite their high theoretical effectiveness, typical use results in much lower effectiveness. In large part, this disparity reflects difficulties in adherence to the contraceptive regimen and low rates for long-term continuation...
  17. ncbi Oral contraceptives for functional ovarian cysts
    David A Grimes
    Clinical Sciences, FHI 360, PO Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, NC 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 9:CD006134. 2011
    ..This became a common clinical practice in the early 1970s...
  18. ncbi Immediate post-partum insertion of intrauterine devices
    David A Grimes
    Behavioral and Biomedical Research, Family Health International, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 5:CD003036. 2010
    ..The popularity of immediate post-partum IUD insertion in countries as diverse as China, Mexico, and Egypt support the feasibility of this approach. Early follow up may be important in identifying spontaneous IUD expulsions...
  19. ncbi Steroidal contraceptives: effect on bone fractures in women
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 7:CD006033. 2011
    ..Age-related decline in bone mass increases the risk of fracture, especially of the spine, hip, and wrist. Concern about bone health influences the recommendation and use of these effective contraceptives globally...
  20. ncbi Progestin-only contraceptives: effects on weight
    Laureen M Lopez
    Clinical Sciences, FHI, P O Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 27709
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev 4:CD008815. 2011
    ..Many POCs are long-acting, cost-effective methods of preventing pregnancy. However, concern about weight gain can deter the initiation of contraceptives and cause early discontinuation among users...
  21. ncbi Do clinical experts rely on the Cochrane library?
    David A Grimes
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 111:420-2. 2008
    ..Although about one half of Clinical Expert Series articles cited relevant Cochrane reviews, most eligible reviews were not referenced. Wider use of Cochrane reviews could strengthen the scientific basis of this popular series...
  22. ncbi "Oligozoospermia," "azoospermia," and other semen-analysis terminology: the need for better science
    David A Grimes
    Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA
    Fertil Steril 88:1491-4. 2007
    ..The best course is to abandon these vague and difficult labels and simply report semen analyses quantitatively...