Other Titles
Global Contraceptive Behavior in Women
Abstract
More than half of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, and many of these are associated with contraceptive non-use. This session presents 20 reasons that women reported for switching or discontinuing contraceptives. The most common reasons concern partner involvement, access problems, cost, method dissatisfaction, health-related concerns and dosing frequency.
Sigma Membership
Kappa Epsilon at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Calvin University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Contraceptive Discontinuation, Contraceptive Switching, Unplanned Pregnancy
Recommended Citation
Ayoola, Adejoke B. and Granner, Josephine, "A review of reasons for women's contraceptive switching and discontinuation" (2017). Convention. 135.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/135
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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A review of reasons for women's contraceptive switching and discontinuation
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
More than half of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, and many of these are associated with contraceptive non-use. This session presents 20 reasons that women reported for switching or discontinuing contraceptives. The most common reasons concern partner involvement, access problems, cost, method dissatisfaction, health-related concerns and dosing frequency.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.