Early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives and associated factors among women discontinuing long-acting reversible contraceptives at national referral hospital, Kampala-Uganda; a cross-sectional study

Early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives and associated factors among women discontinuing long-acting reversible contraceptives at national referral hospital, Kampala-Uganda; a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background High levels of unmet need for contraception and unwanted pregnancies are high in developing countries despite efforts to reduce them. Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Discontinuation of LARC within the first...

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Main Authors: Agery Bameka, Othman Kakaire, Dan Kabonge Kaye, Fatuma Namusoke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:
First-year discontinuation
Long-acting reversible contraceptive
Subdermal implant
Intrauterine contraceptive devices
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-023-00223-1

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