Public Health Magazine: Spring 1996, Vol.4, No.1
Issues & Answers-- Norplant: Reality Check
Norplant Discontinuation & Dissatisfaction:

The Role of Negative Media Coverage, July 1994 (Percentage of women who answered 'yes' to the following questions.)

Pre-July Media Post-July Media

Would you use Norplant again?

91.0% 81.8%

Would you recommend Norplant to a friend?

95.6% 85.4%

Do you regret using Norplant?

4.6% 10.6%

Will you use Norplant for the full five years?

86.0% 75.5%

Source: Davidson, Kalmuss, and Cushman