Predictors of contraceptive switching and discontinuation within the first 6 months of use among Highly Effective Reversible Contraceptive Initiative Salt Lake study participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly half of women will switch or discontinue using their selected contraceptive method in the first year. Research on early switching or discontinuation provides important clinical and public health insights, although few studies have assessed associated factors, particularly among longitudinal cohorts.

Objective

The current study explores attributes associated with early contraceptive method switching or discontinuation (<6 months of initiation) among participants enrolled in the intervention cohorts of the Highly Effective Reversible Contraceptive Initiative Salt Lake Contraceptive Initiative (Utah, United States).

Materials and methods

Highly Effective Reversible Contraceptive Initiative Salt Lake participants have access to no-cost contraception for

SUBMITTER: Simmons RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6861011 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature