Oral contraceptive discontinuation and its aftermath in 19 developing countries
Ali, M.M.; Cleland, J.
Contraception 81(1): 22-29
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0010-7824 PMID: 20004269 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2009.06.009Document Number: 208463
Background - The purpose of the article was to document oral contraceptive (OC) discontinuation and switching in a large number of low- and middle-income countries, and to assess the effects of women's education and reason for use (spacing vs. limitation). An attempt was made to explain intercountry variations. Study Design - Calendar data from 19 Demographic and Health Surveys conducted between 1999 and 2005 were used.
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