Khondoker, Chadni C. Kaida, Angela Marquez, Anna Campbell, Amber R. Côté, Hélène C. F. Albert, Arianne Y. Pick, Neora Maan, Evelyn J. Russell, Emilie A. B. Prior, Jerilynn C.
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Reproductive Health
BackgroundThere are many reasons why individuals cannot use combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC). The impact of these reasons on contraceptive choice for women living with HIV (WLWH) are poorly understood. We measured and compared the prevalence of contraceptive choice and factors that may preclude their use in WLWH.MethodsWe examined survey and ...
Stern, Jenny Sterner Molin, Moa Fernaeus, Maja Georgsson, Susanne Carlsson, Tommy
Objective: the possibility of experiencing adverse reactions is an important aspect of contraceptive decision making and information about this topic is highlighted as an essential aspect of contraceptive counseling. The aim of this study was to explore experiences of contraceptive counseling about potential adverse reactions of intrauterine contra...
Wilkinson, Tracey A Edmonds, Brownsyne Tucker Cheng, Erika R
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Contraception
To examine outcomes of a 2-visit protocol for placement of intrauterine or subdermal contraception. We identified all women ages 15 to 27 who received an order for an intrauterine or subdermal contraceptive between January 2014-December 2016. We examined time from order to contraceptive placement and reasons for incomplete orders. We identified 1,1...
Zheng, Wanren Tang, Yibo Wang, Chunfen Niu, Xiaocen Qian, Zhida Huang, Lili
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BMC Women's Health
ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the difference in vaginal bleeding pattern, discontinuation rate, and satisfaction between immediate after abortion and menstrual insertions of etonogestrel contraceptive implants.Study designBetween May 2013 and November 2015, 66 women were recruited in the abortion group who selected etonogestrel implants as ...
Singh, Ijyaa Shukla, Ankita Thulaseedharan, Jissa Vinoda Singh, Gurpreet
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Reproductive Health
Complications related to early pregnancies and childbirth are a leading cause of death among adolescent girls. Still, a considerable number of young girls in India get married and start childbearing in adolescence. Data shows that 9% of the girls aged 15–19 years in rural areas and 5% in urban areas have already begun childbearing. The World Health...
Banke-Thomas, Aduragbemi Yaya, Sanni
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Reproductive Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption to essential health service provision globally, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Recognising the criticality of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, we review the actual reported impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on SRH service provision and evidence of adaptations...
George, Jessica L Hussein, Nada Goba, Gelila K Hussain, Nuzhath A
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Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Contraceptive counseling, especially regarding long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), has generally been directed at women. However, male partners and peers may influence contraceptive decision making. As there were no published studies examining male perceptions of LARC in the United States, this study investigated male knowledge and attitud...
Ssebatta, Gerald Kaye, Dan Kabonge Mbalinda, Scovia Nalugo
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BMC Women's Health
BackgroundEarly discontinuation of implant contraceptive methods and reasons for discontinuation remains a major concern for family planning programs. Early discontinuation is related to higher rates of the overall fertility rate, unwanted pregnancies leading to possibly induced abortion. There is paucity of data on the practice of discontinuation ...
Hale, Nathan Manalew, Wondimu S Leinaar, Edward Smith, Michael Sen, Bisakha Sharma, Pradeep Khoury, Amal
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Maternal and child health journal
State medicaid programs provide access to effective contraception for people with lower incomes. This study examined contraception use and pregnancy among reproductive-age women enrolled in the South Carolina Medicaid, by eligibility program and socio-demographic sub-groups. A retrospective cohort of women aged 15-45 who were newly eligible for Sou...
Foster, Diana Greene Gould, Heather Biggs, M Antonia
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Contraception
Little is known about the incidence and causes of delay in recognition of pregnancy. Delay in pregnancy recognition is associated with later presentation for abortion and exacerbates the burdens in accessing care. Using Turnaway study data, this study assessed the prevalence of later pregnancy recognition among a sample of people who obtained or we...
