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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2018.07.141 | DOI Listing |
AJOG Glob Rep
February 2025
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY (Leubner, Levandowski, Mikami, and Betstadt).
Background: Postpartum contraception is typically provided during postpartum visits. When desired and accessible, the immediate postpartum period provides an additional opportunity to increase the use of more effective contraceptive methods to potentially reduce subsequent unintended pregnancies and improve pregnancy outcomes. In New York State, recent policy changes expanded Medicaid coverage to include immediate postplacental intrauterine device insertion.
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December 2024
Department of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Background: Modern contraceptives are crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality, yet Mozambique's contraceptive prevalence rate is very low, with significant regional disparities. This study investigates geographic variation in contraceptive use and the individual, community, and regional factors influencing it to guide equitable family planning interventions.
Methods: This study utilized data from the 2022/23 Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey, analyzing a weighted sample of 9,316 women aged 15-49.
BMC Health Serv Res
December 2024
Fountain Africa Trust CBO, Webuye, Kenya.
Background: Both unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion are major public health problems in Kenya. The World Health Organization recommends the use of medication abortion to stop unwanted pregnancies. However, the extent of provision and uptake of medication abortion through private pharmacies in Kenya is not well known.
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December 2024
Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction: Fertility decision-making is an important factor affecting the Total Fertility Rate. Good communication between partners encourages shared decision-making and equal participation. Women's decision-making plays an important role in determining their reproductive health and fertility behaviour.
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December 2024
Social determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR, Iran.
Background: The postpartum period is a vital time for women, infants, spouses, parents, caregivers and families. Considering the importance of postpartum care and the necessity of using comprehensive and up-to-date clinical guidelines in Iran, this study was designed to implement a indigenized clinical guideline in Iran on maternal outcomes, including maternal functioning, postpartum depression and postpartum specific anxiety (primary outcomes) as well as infant care, maternal health problems, experiencing violence, feeding method and contraception use (secondary outcomes).
Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 272 postpartum women in Taleghani and Alzahra hospitals in Tabriz in 2023.
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