Hormonal contraceptives and body composition by use of stable isotope dilution techniques among women of reproductive age in Nyeri County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hormonal contraceptives are widely used by women of reproductive age (WRA) globally, yet their impact on body composition remains poorly understood, particularly in low-resource settings. This study aimed to assess the effects of hormonal contraceptives on body composition among WRA in Nyeri County, Kenya, using Stable Isotope Dilution Techniques (SIDT).

Methods

A two-stage cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 119 women of reproductive age (WRA) aged 18-49 years. However, five participants were excluded from the final analysis. Participants were purposively grouped into hormonal contraceptive users (n = 41), non-hormonal contraceptive users (n = 37), and not on contraceptive (n = 36). After accounting for loss to follow-up, 114 were analysed at bas

SUBMITTER: Lang'at PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12431291 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature