Global trends in use of long‐acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception: Seeking a balance
Open Access
- 30 September 2015
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 131 (S1), S60-S63
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.04.024
Abstract
The global trend shows that the use of permanent contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy is high. Although the trend also shows a rise in the use of long-acting reversible methods, these are still underutilized despite having contraceptive as well as non-contraceptive benefits. Lack of knowledge among women, dependence on the provider for information, and provider bias for permanent contraception are cited as reasons for this reduced uptake. Training of healthcare providers and increased patient awareness about the effectiveness of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods will increase their uptake and help prevent unintended pregnancies.This publication has 27 references indexed in Scilit:
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