A definition of modern contraceptive methods

Hubacher, David; Trussell, James

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.08.008

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“…While acknowledging limitations (18), this study adopted the definition of modern contraceptives provided by Hubacher and Trussell (19) “a product or medical procedure that interferes with reproduction from acts of sexual intercourse.” This definition was adopted, given its synergy with NDHS data. Modern contraceptive methods enable couples to have sexual intercourse at any mutually desired time, with diminished risks of pregnancy (18).…”

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Association between Measures of Women’s Empowerment and Use of Modern Contraceptives: An Analysis of Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Surveys

Asaolu

Okafor

Ehiri

et al. 2017

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundWomen’s empowerment is hypothesized as a predictor of reproductive health outcomes. It is believed that empowered girls and women are more likely to delay marriage, plan their pregnancies, receive prenatal care, and have their childbirth attended by a skilled health provider. The objective of this study was to assess the association between women’s empowerment and use of modern contraception among a representative sample of Nigerian women.MethodsThis study used the 2003, 2008, and 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data. The analytic sample was restricted to 35,633 women who expressed no desire to have children within 2 years following each survey, were undecided about timing for children, and who reported no desire for more children. Measures of women’s empowerment included their ability to partake in decisions pertaining to their healthcare, large household purchases, and visit to their family or relatives. Multivariable regression models adjusting for respondent’s age at first birth, religion, education, wealth status, number of children, and geopolitical region were used to measure the association between empowerment and use of modern contraceptives.ResultsThe proportion of women who participated in decisions to visit their relatives increased from 42.5% in 2003 to 50.6% in 2013. The prevalence of women involved in decision-making related to large household purchases increased from 24.3% in 2003 to 41.1% in 2013, while the proportion of those who partook in decision related to their health care increased from 28.4% in 2003 to 41.9% in 2013. Use of modern contraception was positively associated with women’s participation in decisions related to large household purchases [2008: adjusted OR (aOR) = 1.15; 95% CI = 1.01–1.31] and (2013; aOR = 1.60; 1.40–1.83), health care [2008: (aOR = 1.20; 1.04–1.39) and (2013; aOR = 1.39; 1.22–1.59)], and visiting family or relatives [2013; aOR = 1.58; 1.36–1.83]. The prevalence of modern contraceptive use among women with need for contraception increased marginally from 11.1% in 2003 to 12.8% in 2013.ConclusionAlthough there were marked improvements in all measures of women’s empowerment between 2003 and 2013 in Nigeria, the use of modern contraceptives increased only marginally during this period. Beyond women’s participation in household decision-making, further research is needed to elucidate how measures of women’s empowerment interact with cultural values and health system factors to influence women’s uptake of contraceptives.

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confidence: 99%

Association between Measures of Women’s Empowerment and Use of Modern Contraceptives: An Analysis of Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Surveys

Asaolu

Okafor

Ehiri

et al. 2017

Front. Public Health

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“…Modern contraceptives in this study were defined as a product or medical procedure that interferes with reproduction from acts of sexual intercourse [24]. These includes: Sterilization (male and female), IUCDs, Subdermal implants, Oral contraceptives, Condoms (male and female), Injectables, Emergency contraceptive pills, Patches, Diaphragms and cervical caps, Spermicidal agents (gels, foams, creams, suppositories, etc.…”

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“…The natural methods of contraceptives were considered as non-modern contraceptives. These includes: Calendar rhythm methods, Withdrawal, Lactational amenorrhea, Abstinence [24].…”

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Factors associated with intrauterine contraceptive device use among women of reproductive age group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A case control study

Dereje¹,

Engida²,

Holland³

2020

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundIntrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) is a highly effective and reversible modern contraceptive, which is still significantly underutilized in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting the use of IUCDs among women of reproductive age group in Addis Ababa. OPEN ACCESSCitation: Dereje N, Engida B, Holland RP (2020) Factors associated with intrauterine contraceptive device use among women of reproductive age group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A case control study. PLoS ONE 15(2): e0229071. https://doi.org/ 10.The findings of the study reinforce the need of husbands/partners involvement in the interventions to enhance utilization of IUCD. Moreover, due attention should also be provided for delivering IUCD-related messages in the public mass-media.Factors associated with intrauterine contraceptive device use PLOS ONE | https://doi.

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“…Austad and colleagues support the definition for modern contraception put forth by Hubacher and Trussell: “technological advances designed to overcome biology” that “enable couples to have sexual intercourse at any mutually desired time.” 5 This definition argues that averting pregnancy requires medical intervention, specifically in the form of a “technology.” USAID has supported technological advances in contraceptive development for decades and has contributed to the development of some of the most effective methods on the market, including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs). At the same time, we recognize that there will always be some women who are unwilling or unable to use devices or drugs.…”

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Response to Austad: Offering a Range of Methods, Including Fertility Awareness Methods, Facilitates Method Choice

Malarcher

Fabic

Spieler³

et al. 2016

Glob Health Sci Pract

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When selecting a contraceptive method, women and men consider various attributes in addition to effectiveness, such as side effects, return to fertility, level of medical intervention, and interference with sexual activity. Offering a range of methods, including fertility awareness methods that meet the standard to be considered modern, helps to address these considerations, facilitating method choice.

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A definition of modern contraceptive methods

Cited by 193 publications

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Association between Measures of Women’s Empowerment and Use of Modern Contraceptives: An Analysis of Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Surveys

Association between Measures of Women’s Empowerment and Use of Modern Contraceptives: An Analysis of Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Surveys

Factors associated with intrauterine contraceptive device use among women of reproductive age group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A case control study

Response to Austad: Offering a Range of Methods, Including Fertility Awareness Methods, Facilitates Method Choice

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