Observational study of feasibility and acceptability of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device as a long-acting reversible contraceptive in a primary care setting in India.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is a well-accepted contraceptive across developed countries, yet there is limited experience in use and acceptance amongst women living in low-resource, developing country settings. We studied the feasibility of providing the LNG-IUD through a primary care service, and its acceptability amongst women living in a low-income, rural-tribal community in India.

Study design

We conducted an observational study of feasibility and acceptability at four health facilities (three rural, and one urban) in Rajasthan, India. Women seeking contraception were offered the LNG-IUD in addition to existing contraceptive methods. We followed all those who adopted LNG-IUD from August 2015 to September 2019 (n= 1266) till

SUBMITTER: Iyengar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9287359 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature