Contraception coverage and methods used among women in South Africa: a national household survey
SOURCE: South African Medical Journal
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2017
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.F.Chersich, N.Wabiri, K.Risher, O.Shisana, D.Celentano, T.Rehle, M.Evans, H.Rees
KEYWORDS: CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, WOMEN
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9777
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10923
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10923
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2017
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.F.Chersich, N.Wabiri, K.Risher, O.Shisana, D.Celentano, T.Rehle, M.Evans, H.Rees
KEYWORDS: CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, WOMEN
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9777
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10923
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10923
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Abstract
Globally, family planning services are being strengthened and the range of contraceptive choices expanded. Data on contraceptive coverage and service gaps could help to shape these initiatives. The objective was to assess contraception coverage in South Africa (SA) and identify underserved populations and aspects of programming that require strengthening. Data from a 2012 SA household survey assessed contraception coverage among 6 296 women aged 15 - 49 years and identified underserved populations. Two-thirds had an unintended pregnancy in the past 5 years, a quarter of which were contraceptive failures. Most knew of injectable (92.0%) and oral contraception (89.9%), but fewer of intrauterine devices (56.1%) and emergency contraception (47.3%). Contraceptive prevalence was 49.1%, and 41.8% women used modern non-barrier methods. About half had ever used injectable contraception. Contraception was lower in black Africans and younger women, who used a limited range of methods. Contraception coverage is higher than many previous estimates. Rates of unintended pregnancy, contraceptive failure and knowledge gaps, however, demonstrate high levels of unmet need, especially among black Africans and young women.-
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