Low prevalence of contraceptive use among Brazilian women of reproductive age with systemic lupus erythematosus.

This was a cross-sectional study of women of reproductive age with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) being treated at Bahiana School Rheumatology Service in Brazil. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of contraceptive counselling and use. An interview was performed, and the results were analysed before and after the SLE diagnosis.

Low Level of Knowledge of Contraceptive Methods among Pregnant Teens in Brazil.

Study Objective: To describe knowledge and use of contraceptive methods among pregnant teens in Brazil.

Design: A cross-sectional survey.

Setting: A tertiary care center in Bahia, Brazil.