Contraceptive discontinuation, switching, abandonment and their reproductive consequences: An analysis of 1,539,071 episodes of reversible method use contributed from 61 countries that participated in DHS: Population base-analysis.

ABSTRACT: As contraceptive uptake rises in a country, discontinuation of use of a contraceptive method because of dissatisfaction and the ability and willingness to switch promptly to an alternative following such discontinuation become increasingly important determinants of the prevention of unintended pregnancy. About one third of unintended births in low- and middle-income countries are the result of discontinuation or accidental pregnancy while using a method. Examination of the dynamics of contraceptive use continuation and switching can reveal how well contraceptive services are meeting the family planning needs of women and couples. We performed a population-based analysis of 1,539,071 episodes of use of reversible contraceptive methods from calendar data collected in 149 demographic and heal

SUBMITTER: Ali MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12578211 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature