Factors Influencing the Choice between IUD and Implant among Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARCs) Users in Burkina Faso

Background: Long-acting and reversible contraceptive methods hold great potential as solutions to address the unmet need for contraception significant discontinuation rates, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Among these methods, Implant has gained popularity Africa, whereas utilization of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) remained comparatively low, particularly Burkina Faso. This study aims evaluate shifts IUD usage from 2010 2020 pinpoint factors influencing choice IUDs among LARCs users Data Methods: We conducted an analysis using data Faso, drawn Demographic Health Survey (DHS) PMA Phase 1 data. The DHS garnered responses 17,087 women aged 15 - 49, achieving a response rate 98.4%. collected 6590 with 95.8%. final sample Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) consisted 1502 women, including 576 survey 926 survey. Results: demonstrates expansion include socioeconomically disadvantaged segments LARC users. However, higher levels education, older age, decisions influenced by healthcare providers are correlated preference over Implants. is also connected comprehensive understanding suggesting biases counseling process. Conclusion: Facilitating broader adoption groups could be achieved improving accessibility products services rural areas. Nevertheless, there should focused initiatives enhance access removal services, this factor dissuade specific Further efforts required train providers, aiming mitigate delivering (LARCs). Providers provide impartial counseling, irrespective selected type LARC.