High parity predicts use of long-acting reversible contraceptives in the extended postpartum period among women in rural Uganda

High parity predicts use of long-acting reversible contraceptives in the extended postpartum period among women in rural Uganda

Abstract Background The use of implants and Intra-uterine devices (IUD) during the post-partum period is very low in Uganda especially in rural settings. Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are known to be the most cost-effective for prevention of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortions....

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Main Authors: Ronald Anguzu, Hassard Sempeera, Juliet N. Sekandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:
Long-acting reversible contraception
Postpartum
High parity
Abortion
Uganda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40834-018-0059-8

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