“I have come to remove it because of heavy bleeding”: a mixed-methods study on early contraceptive implant removal and the underlying factors in eastern Uganda

“I have come to remove it because of heavy bleeding”: a mixed-methods study on early contraceptive implant removal and the underlying factors in eastern Uganda

Abstract Background Early contraceptive implant removal without intentions to conceive predisposes women to unintended pregnancies.. Some of the unintended pregnancies end in unsafe abortions which further increases the risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. Therefore, we assessed the proportion...

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Main Authors: Janet Abiyo, Rose Chalo Nabirye, Brendah Nambozo, David Mukunya, Ritah Nantale, Faith Oguttu, Solomon Wani, Milton W. Musaba, Josephine Tumuhamye, Joshua Epuitai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:
Contraceptive implants
Early implant removal
Long-acting contraceptives (LARCs)
Mixed methods
Uganda
Family planning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-024-00279-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-024-00279-7

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