Factors Associated With the Use of the Contraceptive Implant Among Women Attending a Primary Health Clinic in Cape Town, South Africa.

ABSTRACT: Background: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), which include the subdermal contraceptive implant and intrauterine contraception, offer women safe, highly effective, long-term pregnancy prevention, and have expanded contraceptive options. The implant greatly expands LARC options for South African women as it is available free of charge at public health facilities, but little is known about factors associated with its uptake. This study describes factors associated with the intention to use the implant, including knowledge and beliefs about the implant and perceived outcome expectancies of implant use among women in Cape Town, South Africa. Methods: Between 2015 and 2016, the authors conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional survey among adult women attending a publ

SUBMITTER: Jonas K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8594047 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature