Postpartum contraceptive initiation and use: Evidence from Accra, Ghana
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DOI: 10.1177/17455057221141290
Abstract: Background: Postpartum contraceptive use reduces unintended pregnancies and results in better health outcomes for children and women. However, there is a dearth of knowledge on postpartum contraceptive use in Ghana, particularly among women in low-income… read more here.
Keywords: postpartum contraceptive; contraceptive use; accra ghana; use ... See more keywords
The direct and indirect effects of community beliefs and attitudes on postpartum contraceptive method choice among young women ages 15–24 in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261701
Abstract: Understanding what factors influence postpartum contraceptive use among young people (ages 15–24 years) is important since this group often has closely spaced and unintended births. Using secondary data gathered for an evaluation of a Bill… read more here.
Keywords: postpartum contraceptive; choice; direct indirect; contraceptive method ... See more keywords
A Population-Based Study of Factors Associated with Postpartum Contraceptive Use by Birth Interval Length
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DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001107
Abstract: Postpartum contraceptive use is one effective strategy to prevent unintended pregnancy and increase birth interval length. The southern United States maintains disproportionately high rates of unintended pregnancy and short birth intervals. Given the limited research… read more here.
Keywords: contraceptive use; postpartum contraceptive; birth; birth interval ... See more keywords