Discontinuation of contraception is a major problem in Kenya. Even though they want to space or limit their births, over a quarter of contraceptive injectable users discontinue use of the method within 12 months of beginning use. Fourteen focus group discussions were conducted in Nyando District, Kenya among current contraceptive injectable users and their salient reference groups (e.g. husband...

The Family Planning Program as one of the government policies in population sector, has high implications for quantitative and qualitative health development. To make family planning program a success, methods used is contraceptive method. method contraception that considered safe effective intrauterine device (IUD), but its use still very low compared to other contraceptives. National coverage...

Postpartum family planning (FP) in Kenya is low due to inadequate sensitization and awareness among women, particularly in rural areas. This paper identifies most widely used types of FP, intent and unmet needs among women, FP counseling and barriers to FP uptake. Focus group discussions with providers, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and mothers, as well as in-depth interviews identify key...

BACKGROUND The contraceptive injectable is a safe and effective method that is used worldwide. With the variety of injectable delivery systems, there is potential for administration by the woman herself. Self-administration of the contraceptive injectable is the subject of this systematic review. OBJECTIVES To assess how effective and safe the contraceptive injectable method is when women the...

The association between contraceptive use and breast-feeding duration was investigated in 2380 women in rural Bangladesh where women usually stop breast-feeding once pregnant. Life table analysis showed that women receiving regular injections of depo medroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA) and those using non-hormonal contraception breast-fed significantly longer than women using no contraception. ...

Primary care physicians often prescribe contraceptives to women of reproductive age with comorbidities. Novel delivery systems (e.g., contraceptive patch, contraceptive ring, single-rod implantable device) may change traditional risk and benefit profiles in women with comorbidities. Effective contraceptive counseling requires an understanding of a woman's preferences and medical history, as wel...

Natural Contraception (KBA) is to regulate the distance of birth children, inspiration by not using tools, chemicals or drugs. The percentage kb participants in Indonesia 2016 was 33.72%, this figure lower than achievement 2015 38.75%. In South Sulawesi with a proportion 71.71% were Couples Childbearing Age who participated control. Based on control contraceptives used Injectable (47.39%), Pill...