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Maternal grand multiparity and intention to use modern contraceptives in Nigeria [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background Grand multiparity and low contraceptive prevalence are dominant among Nigerian women. These elevate the risk of unintended pregnancies, high-risk fertility and adverse maternal and child health outcomes among women in the country, particularly
Bola Lukman Solanke, Olufunmilola Olufunmilayo Banjo, Bosede Odunola Oyinloye, Soladoye Sunday Asa   +3 more
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Wealth-related inequalities in the utilisation of modern contraceptives in Papua New Guinea: evidence from the 2016–2018 Demographic and Health Survey data [PDF]

BMJ Open
Objective To examine the wealth-related disparities in modern contraceptives use among women in Papua New Guinea.Design We performed a cross-sectional analysis of the 2016–2018 Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey data. We included 11 618 women
Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Eugene Budu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Louis Kobina Dadzie, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman   +5 more
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Modern hormonal contraceptives

Гинекология, 2017
По материалам симпозиума «Женское здоровье и контрацепция» В сентябре 2017 г. состоялся ставший традиционным XVIII Всероссийский научно-образовательный форум «Мать и дитя».
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Contraindicated use of modern contraceptives among mothers from a Pelotas Birth Cohort [PDF]

Revista de Saúde Pública
OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of contraindicated use of combined hormonal contraceptives, progesterone-only contraceptives, and intrauterine devices in mothers participating in the 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort according to the WHO medical ...
Gbènankpon Mathias Houvèssou, Simone Farías-Antúnez, Andréa D. Bertoldi, Mariângela Freitas da Silveira   +3 more
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Knowledge of Ghana’s liberal abortion law and use of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age [PDF]

Reproductive Health
Background Modern contraceptives have been widely promoted as an effective tool for birth control. They are highly effective for preventing unintended pregnancies thereby reducing the risk of abortions, maternal morbidities, and mortalities.
Maxwell Tii Kumbeni, Jeff Luck, S. Marie Harvey   +2 more
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Do health service contacts with community health workers influence the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2023
Background Studies in many developing countries have shown that community health workers (CHWs) are valuable for boosting contraceptive knowledge and usage. However, in spite of the evidence, studies in Nigeria have rarely examined whether in the absence
Bola Lukman Solanke, Olufemi O. Oyediran, Abayomi Folorunso Awoleye, Oluwayemisi Elizabeth Olagunju   +3 more
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Total Demand, Use and Unmet Need for Modern Contraceptives Among Women Living in Informal Settlements in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda. Implications for Urban Health [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2021
Background: Update and utilization of modern contraceptives has public health benefits including reduction of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and related maternal mortality.
Moses Tetui, Moses Tetui, Moses Tetui, Mazen Baroudi, Tonny Ssekamatte, Catherine Birabwa, Simon Peter Kibira, Lynn Atuyambe, Alexandre Delamou, Alexandre Delamou, Fredrick Edward Makumbi   +10 more
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Knowledge and practices of modern contraceptives among religious minority (Muslim) women: A cross-sectional study from Southern Nepal. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundUptake of family planning (FP) services could prevent many unwanted pregnancies, and unsafe abortions and avert maternal deaths. However, women, especially from ethnic and religious minorities, have a low practice of contraceptives in Nepal ...
Dipendra Singh Thakuri, Yamuna K C Singh, Rajendra Karkee, Resham B Khatri   +3 more
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Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives [PDF]

Journal of Pregnancy, 2016
Background. Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies. The postpartum care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity for women to discuss family planning options with their health care providers.
Cha, Susan, Charles, RaShel, Hines, Linda, Karjane, Nicole, Kornstein, Susan G., Masho, Saba W., McGee, Elizabeth   +6 more
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Fertility Awareness Methods: Distinctive Modern Contraceptives [PDF]

Global Health: Science and Practice, 2016
Fertility awareness methods—the Lactational Amenorrhea Method, the Standard Days Method, and the Two Day Method—are safe and effective, and they have important additional benefits that appeal to women and men. Including these modern contraceptives in the method mix expands contraceptive choice and helps women and men meet their reproductive intentions.
Shawn Malarcher, Jeff Spieler, Madeleine Short Fabic, Sandra Jordan, Ellen H. Starbird, Clifton Kenon   +5 more
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