Contraceptive Method Initiation

Wu, Wan‐Ju; Edelman, Alison

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2015.07.006

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“…The recommend choice criteria for the individual suitable method are as follows: use of a contraceptive (CM) method in any case, no limitation on contraceptive (CM), general use CM, received benefits (of the CM) predominate over theoretical or clinically proven risks, risks override reception benefits (CM), high risk and finally use of CM only, non-existent alternative and inappropriate method for use. Information on the benefits of applying emergency contraception irrespective of the method proposed is also essential [ 19 , 20 , 21 ].…”

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Ten Years of Experience in Contraception Options for Teenagers in a Family Planning Center in Thrace and Review of the Literature

Tsikouras

Deuteraiou

Bothou³

et al. 2018

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Introduction: The goal of our study was to investigate and evaluate the contraceptive behavior in teenagers from our family planning centre that services two different religious and socioeconomic populations living in the Thrace area. Methods: During the last 10 years 115 Christian Orthodox (group A) and 53 Muslim teenagers (group B) were enrolled in our retrospective study. Contraceptive practice attitudes were assessed by a questionnaire. Religion, demographics, socio-economic characteristics were key factors used to discuss contraception and avoid unplanned pregnancy in each group and to compare with the contraceptive method used. Results: The most used contraceptive method—about two times more frequently—among Christian Orthodox participants was the oral contraceptive pill (p = 0.015; OR = 1.81, 95% CI = 1.13–2.90), while in the other group the use of condoms and IUDs was seven and three times more frequent, respectively. Our family planning centre was the main source of information for contraception. Conclusions: During adolescence, the existence of a family planning centre and participation in family planning programs plays a crucial role to help the teenagers to improve their knowledge and choose an effective contraception method.

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Ten Years of Experience in Contraception Options for Teenagers in a Family Planning Center in Thrace and Review of the Literature

Tsikouras

Deuteraiou

Bothou³

et al. 2018

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Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents in Techiman Municipality, Ghana

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Owusu-Asubonteng

Dassah

2022

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Contraceptive use among adolescents in Ghana is low. Factors influencing adolescent contraceptive use in Techiman Municipality have not been investigated. This study aimed to determine factors influencing contraceptive use among adolescents in Techiman Municipality. An analytical cross-sectional community-based study was conducted from January-March, 2018 among adolescents between the ages of 16 and 19 years whoever had sex. Respondents were selected through multi-stage sampling. Data was collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Factors associated with contraceptive use were assessed using logistic regression to generate crude and adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Altogether, 298 adolescents who have ever had sex were studied. The mean age was 17.5 years (standard deviation 1.1 years). About 53% were out-of-school adolescents and 43.6% had sex within the four weeks preceding the interview, with out-of-school adolescents being more likely to have had sex (53.8% vs. 32.1%; p<0.001). Contraceptive knowledge and ever use were 75.0% and 65% respectively. The most commonly used contraceptives were condoms (54%) and emergency contraception (31%). Significant factors influencing contraceptive use were; father’s educational level (AOR4.86; 95% CI 1.70 – 13.91; p<0.001) and prior discussion of contraceptive use with partner (AOR 3.96; 95% CI 1.32 – 11.89; p=0.01). Contraceptive use was high, but few (10%) relied on LARCs. Adolescents should be encouraged to discuss contraceptive use with their sexual partners during sexual health and contraceptive counselling. Strategies for improving LARC uptake among adolescents should be investigated.

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Contraceptive Method Initiation

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Ten Years of Experience in Contraception Options for Teenagers in a Family Planning Center in Thrace and Review of the Literature

Ten Years of Experience in Contraception Options for Teenagers in a Family Planning Center in Thrace and Review of the Literature

Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents in Techiman Municipality, Ghana

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