Trends in contraceptive method of use by California family planning clinic clients aged 10-55, 1976-1979

The types of primary contraceptive method chosen by women seeking services in California family planning clinics are reviewed for the years 1976-1979. Of most significance was the decline in the use of oral contraceptives (OC) and the concurrent rise in nonprescription methods at all ages. A strikin...

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1981-10, Vol.71 (10), p.1162-1164
Main Author: Aved, B M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
California
Child
Contraceptive Devices, Female - statistics & numerical data
Contraceptives, Oral
Family Planning Services - trends
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Time Factors
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Summary:The types of primary contraceptive method chosen by women seeking services in California family planning clinics are reviewed for the years 1976-1979. Of most significance was the decline in the use of oral contraceptives (OC) and the concurrent rise in nonprescription methods at all ages. A striking difference in OC use between the earlier and latter time periods was noted for women age 40 and older.
ISSN:0090-0036
1541-0048
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.71.10.1162