Protocol for a prospective mixed-methods longitudinal study to evaluate the dynamics of contraceptive use, discontinuation, and switching in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More women are accessing modern contraceptive use in Kenya, however, contraceptive discontinuation has stagnated over the decades. Any further increase in contraceptive use will most likely be from past users, hence understanding the dynamics of discontinuation while addressing quality of family planning services offered at health facilities and communities is critical for increasing the contraceptive prevalence rate and reducing the unmet need of family planning. The paper presents a study protocol that intends to evaluate the dynamics of contraceptive use, discontinuation, and switching among women of reproductive age initiating use of a contraceptive method.

Methods

This longitudinal mixed-methods study is being conducted in Migori and Kitui counties, Kenya. A

SUBMITTER: Ontiri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6727395 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature