Predictors of contraceptive switching and discontinuation within the first 6 months of use among Highly Effective Reversible Contraceptive Initiative Salt Lake study participants

Nearly half of women will switch or discontinue using their selected contraceptive method in the first year. Research on early switching or discontinuation provides important clinical and public health insights, although few studies have assessed associated factors, particularly among longitudinal c...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2019-04, Vol.220 (4), p.376.e1-376.e12
Main Authors: Simmons, Rebecca G., Sanders, Jessica N., Geist, Claudia, Gawron, Lori, Myers, Kyl, Turok, David K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
African Americans
Coitus Interruptus
Condoms - statistics & numerical data
contraception
Contraception - statistics & numerical data
Contraception Behavior
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal - therapeutic use
discontinuation
Educational Status
European Continental Ancestry Group
family planning
Female
Hispanic Americans
Humans
Intention
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception - statistics & numerical data
Motivation
Natural Family Planning Methods
Patient Compliance - statistics & numerical data
switching
United States
Utah
Young Adult
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Summary:Nearly half of women will switch or discontinue using their selected contraceptive method in the first year. Research on early switching or discontinuation provides important clinical and public health insights, although few studies have assessed associated factors, particularly among longitudinal cohorts. The current study explores attributes associated with early contraceptive method switching or discontinuation (
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.12.022