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

Background: 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.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted.