The use of fertility awareness methods (FAM) among young adult Latina and black women: what do they know and how well do they use it? Use of FAM among Latina and black women in the United States

Guzman, Lina; Caal, Selma; Peterson, Kent D.; Ramos, Manica F.; Hickman, Shelby

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2013.05.015

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“…A study conducted in the United States, with 58 Latin-American and black women, found an increase in the search for these women by natural methods, in which 17.0% of those were foreigners, 13.0% were from Latin American and 15.0% were black women, however, as in Brazil, the instructions were still scarce and could reduce the effectiveness of the method, leading to a rate of 25.0% of failures, although the correct use reaches only 3 to 5.0% of failures (11) .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Feeling of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method

2017

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Objective: to know the feelings of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method as family planning. Methods: a qualitative study was carried out with eight women through a semi-structured interview and data were analyzed through the thematic analysis. Results: the results were organized into four main thematic categories: Use of the method and self-knowledge of the body; Insecurity as to the use of the method; Choice based on religious principles; and Complicity of the couple in the execution of the method. Conclusion: participants using the Billings Ovulation Method were satisfied and safe, and the participation of the partner was critical to the use of the method as natural family planning. Descriptors: Natural Family Planning Methods; Ovulation; Sexual Behavior. Objetivo: conhecer os sentimentos de mulheres em relação ao uso do Método de Ovulação Billings como planejamento familiar. Métodos: estudo qualitativo, realizado com oito mulheres, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e dados analisados por meio da análise temática. Resultados: organizados em quatro categorias temáticas principais: Uso do método e autoconhecimento do corpo; Insegurança quanto ao uso do método; Escolha baseada em princípios religiosos; e Cumplicidade do casal na execução do método. Conclusão: as mulheres participantes que utilizavam o Método de Ovulação Billings sentiam-se satisfeitas e seguras, sendo a participação do parceiro fundamental para ocorrência do método como planejamento familiar natural. Descritores: Métodos Naturais de Planejamento Familiar; Ovulação; Comportamento Sexual.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Feeling of women regarding the use of the Billings Ovulation Method

2017

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“…All of these reasons were echoed by Whittaker et al’s ( 2010 ) respondents with respect to withdrawal. The combination use of withdrawal and/or condoms to boost the efficacy of FABMs during perceived fertile periods has been documented in other developing countries (Arevalo, Jennings, Nikula, & Sinai, 2004 ; Sinai & Jennings, 2014 ) and in at least one qualitative U.S. study of African American and Latina FABM users—even though official descriptions of FABMs only recommend periodic abstinence during the fertile days of the cycle (Jennings & Burke, 2011 ; Guzman, Caal, Peterson, Ramos, & Hickman, 2013 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Such use is generally found to be concentrated among users of less-effective methods, although lower levels of combining less- and highly effective methods were also identified in these studies (Frost et al, 2007b ; Gray et al, 1999 ; Jones et al, 2014 ; Parr & Siedlecky, 2007 ; Sato & Iwasawa, 2006 ; Spinelli et al, 2000 ; Toulemon & Leridon, 1998 ; Whittaker et al, 2010 ). There is some evidence that, in the U.S., both multiple method use and use of less-effective methods are higher among members of disadvantaged subgroups: young people and racial and ethnic minorities (Brown et al, 2011 ; Frost & Darroch, 2008 ; Guzman et al, 2013 ; Mosher & Jones, 2010 ; Sznitman et al, 2009 ). Reflecting this, in-depth research on combination and less-effective method use has either has been carried out among specific subgroups (rather than examining all women), or has focused on use of specific methods, rather than looking at a woman’s full range of contraceptive methods (Arevalo et al, 2004 ; Brown et al, 2011 ; Gray et al, 1999 ; Guzman et al, 2013 ; Horner et al, 2009 ; Sinai & Jennings, 2014 ; Sznitman et al, 2009 ; Whittaker et al, 2010 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is some evidence that, in the U.S., both multiple method use and use of less-effective methods are higher among members of disadvantaged subgroups: young people and racial and ethnic minorities (Brown et al, 2011 ; Frost & Darroch, 2008 ; Guzman et al, 2013 ; Mosher & Jones, 2010 ; Sznitman et al, 2009 ). Reflecting this, in-depth research on combination and less-effective method use has either has been carried out among specific subgroups (rather than examining all women), or has focused on use of specific methods, rather than looking at a woman’s full range of contraceptive methods (Arevalo et al, 2004 ; Brown et al, 2011 ; Gray et al, 1999 ; Guzman et al, 2013 ; Horner et al, 2009 ; Sinai & Jennings, 2014 ; Sznitman et al, 2009 ; Whittaker et al, 2010 ). These limitations make it difficult to identify the full scope of combination multiple method use, while the variety shown in the existing literature on the prevalence, content, mechanics, and motivations of such use indicate that it is a fruitful area for further inquiry.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Complexity of Multiple Contraceptive Method Use and the Anxiety That Informs It: Implications for Theory and Practice

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Despite clinical guidelines and national data describing the use of one contraceptive method as the best and most common way to prevent unintended pregnancy, limited evidence indicates a more complex picture of actual contraceptive practice. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted in November of 2013 with a sample of women from two cities in the United States (n = 52). The interviews explored the ways participants used contraception to protect themselves from unintended pregnancy over the past 12 months. Most respondents reported using multiple methods, many of which are considered to be less-effective, within this timeframe. The practice of combining methods in order to increase one’s level of protection from pregnancy was prevalent, and was mainly enacted in two ways: by backing up inconsistent method use with other methods and by “buttressing” methods. These practices were found to be more common, and more complex, than previously described in the literature. These behaviors were mainly informed by a deep anxiety about both the efficacy of contraceptive methods, and about respondents’ own perceived ability to prevent pregnancy. These findings challenge prevailing assumptions about women’s contraceptive method use and have implications for clinical contraceptive counseling practice.

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“…O estudo respeitou as exigências formais contidas nas normas nacionais e internacionais regulamentadoras de pesquisas envolvendo seres humanos. o uso correto chega a ter apenas de 3 a 5% de falhas (11) .…”

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