The prevalence of Implanon discontinuation and associated factors among Ethiopian women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implanon discontinuation before the recommended time is problematic, as it puts women at risk of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions, along with negative maternal health outcomes. Although the magnitude and determinants of Implanon discontinuation have been studied in Ethiopia, the results were inconsistent, with significant variability. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at estimating the pooled prevalence of Implanon discontinuation and its determinants in Ethiopia.

Methods

A comprehensive search of studies published before 18 February 2022 was done using electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library. The relevant data were extracted using a Microsoft Excel 2013

SUBMITTER: Habte A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244932 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature