ArticleBMC women's health2023
Long-acting family planning switching and associated factors among revisit women in Toke Kutaye district of West Shoa Zone, Oromia Region public health facilities, Ethiopia: a mixed methods study.
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- Barriers to modern contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia.Contraception and reproductive medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundSwitching from a long-acting family planning (LAFP) method to another could lead to an unintended pregnancy. However, the proportions of LAFP method switching and predictable factors are not well addressed. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the magnitude of LAFP method switching and associated factors among revisit women. The study also explored the reasons for the LAFP method switching among the revisited women.
methodA mixed methods study was conducted among 377 reproductive age women attending public health facilities in Toke Kutaye district, West Shoa, Zone, Ethiopia, from 20 May 2021 to 28 July 2021. A systematic random sampling for quantitative and purposive sampling technique for qualitative study was used to select the study participants. A pretested structured questionnaire and in-depth interview were used to determine and explore long-acting family planning switching among revisit women. Data were analysed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Binary logistic regression was conducted to identify the dependent and independent variables at p-value < 0.05 along with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR). The qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsThe magnitude of long-acting family planning method switching was 53.3%. Switching from an implant to other short-acting method was 39.8%, and switching from an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) to other short-acting method was 13.5%. A formal education (AOR, 10.38, 95% CI: 3.48, 30.95), birth spacing (AOR, 5.52, 95% CI: 1.31, 23.33) and perceived infertility (AOR, 11.16, 95% CI: 5.55, 22.45) were factors associated with LAFP switching. The qualitative findings revealed that fear of side effects, lack of adequate information, religion, and misconceptions hinder users from maintaining the LAFP.
conclusionsThe study finds that the proportion of women switching from long-acting family planning was relatively higher than in other studies. The main reasons for LAFP switching were fear of side effects, lack of adequate information specific to LAFP and misconceptions. Therefore, the provision of quality contraceptive counselling by the service providers may mitigate the concern of IUD and implant switching. Furthermore, future prospective research at a larger sample size is needed.
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