Utilization Pattern of Long-Acting and Permanent Family Planning Methods and Associated Factors: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia

Long-acting and permanent family planning methods (LAPMs) are modern contraceptive methods that can prevent pregnancy for greater than one year and include long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARCs) (Intrauterine device and subdermal implants), and permanent contraceptive methods (Tubal li...

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Veröffentlicht in:Open access journal of contraception 2020-01, Vol.11, p.103-112
Hauptverfasser: Demeke, Chilot Abiyu, Kasahun, Asmamaw Emagn, Belay, Wudneh Simegn, Chekol, Abay Nega, Getaneh, Rahel Alemu, Yimenu, Dawit Kumilachew
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Zusammenfassung:Long-acting and permanent family planning methods (LAPMs) are modern contraceptive methods that can prevent pregnancy for greater than one year and include long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARCs) (Intrauterine device and subdermal implants), and permanent contraceptive methods (Tubal ligation and Vasectomy). The current study aimed to assess the utilization pattern of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods and factors associated with their utilization in Lay-Armachiho district, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected by using an interview method and the collected data were entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Both binary logistics and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to analyze predictive variables with the utilization of contraceptives. A 95% confidence interval (CI) and a P-value of
ISSN:1179-1527
1179-1527
DOI:10.2147/OAJC.S262146