Women’s perceptions of contraceptive efficacy and safety [PDF]
Background Adoption of contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices has been less than might be expected given their superior efficacy and convenience.
Roshni Kakaiya +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Patterns and determinants of modern contraceptive discontinuation among women of reproductive age: Analysis of Kenya Demographic Health Surveys, 2003-2014. [PDF]
ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine patterns and determinants of modern contraceptive discontinuation among women in Kenya.MethodsSecondary analysis was conducted using national representative Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys of 2003, 2008/9, and ...
Susan Ontiri +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
Use and knowledge of contraceptive methods by patients in two substance use disorders treatment centers in Paris [PDF]
Background Studies on contraceptive use by patients with substance use disorders (SUD) show a concerning low use of contraception. Mainly conducted in USA, they could be irrelevant to patients attending European SUD treatment centers, especially since ...
Virgile Clergue-Duval +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Patterns and knowledge of contraceptive methods use among women living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Objectives: Birth control or contraception has become a fundamental part of women's healthcare. Multiple studies have been conducted to determine women's knowledge of contraception. This study aimed to know the patterns of contraception use and to assess
Faisal Alhusain +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Utilization of Contraceptive services by Females Visiting Reproductive Health Center at Sharif Medical City Hospital [PDF]
Objective: To assess the utilization of contraceptive services by females visiting Reproductive Health Center, Sharif Medical City Hospital (SMCH), Lahore.
Samina Khalid +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Correlates of reported modern contraceptive use among postpartum HIV-positive women in rural Nigeria: an analysis from the MoMent prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background Nigeria has an annual population of ~ 200,000 women who are both pregnant and HIV-positive. High unmet need for family planning in this population could lead to unintended pregnancies, along with the increased risk of mother-to-child ...
Eric E. Chinaeke +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
Assessment of knowledge and utilization of contraceptive methods among puerperal women at Saint-Nicolas Hospital in Haiti [PDF]
# Background This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of postpartum patients on traditional (lactation amenorrhea method (LAM), withdrawal, calendar) and modern (condoms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), pills, implants, sterilization ...
Sarhns Lori Desruisseaux +10 more
doaj +2 more sources
Immediate postpartum long acting reversible contraceptive uptake and associated factors at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia [PDF]
Background Utilizing postpartum long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) is a key tactic for reducing unwanted pregnancies and increasing birth spacing.
Alemtsehay Teshome +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Size dependent inhibition of sperm motility by copper particles as a path towards reversible male contraception [PDF]
Effective inhibition of sperm motility using a spermicide can be a promising approach in developing non-invasive male contraceptive agents. Copper is known to have contraceptive properties and has been used clinically for decades as intrauterine ...
Veronika, Magdanz +4 more
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Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device – What influences its use? A qualitative study from Bengaluru urban district, India [PDF]
Introduction: The postpartum family planning program was introduced in 2009, and free services are being provided by the Government of India. However, the unmet need for family planning continues to be high in Karnataka (6.5%) with the unmet need for ...
Anissa Mary Thomas Thattil +6 more
doaj +2 more sources

