Women's experience of unintended pregnancy and changes in contraceptive methods: evidence from a nationally representative survey - Reproductive Health
Source : https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-022-01492-w
Background Ineffective or no use of contraception following an unintended pregnancy contributes to a subsequent unintended pregnancy. This study aimed to determine whether women's experiences of unintended pregnancies affect changing their contraceptive using patterns. Methods We analysed the 2017/2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data.
Conclusion: Experience of unintended pregnancy did not change women’s contraception using patterns, which indicates the risk of repeat unintended pregnancies and associated adverse consequences, including maternal and child morbidity and mortality.
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Amy Gonzales, Physician2yrLots of hurdles and factors affects this subject but access to effective contraceptive methods, information and a knowledgeable open-minded physician / clinician who takes time to discuss options available to women is not only necessary and important but can also be lifesaving.