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ArticleHealth SA = SA Gesondheid2023

Women's perceptions with use of Implanon

Lucky N Mgobhozi, Gugu G Mchunu, Pretty Mbeje

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Article in Health SA = SA Gesondheid, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lucky N MgobhoziDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, uMthatha, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3389-0420
Gugu G MchunuFaculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8021-4129
Pretty MbejeDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2704-8763
Durban University of Technology · ZA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Early 2014, subdermal contraceptive implant was introduced in South Africa, Implanon Aim: The study focuses on describing women's perceptions with use of Implanon Setting: This study was conducted at a selected primary health care (PHC) facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive study design was used. Through purposive sampling, a sample of 60 women from 15 to 50 years old were recruited. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS 24 software. Results: Study findings show that slightly above half of respondents, 32 or 58.1% expressed satisfaction towards the implant, 20 or 40.9% had stopped using the implant as a result of its major implications. It was found that an edge above half of respondents continued using the implant 28 or 50.9%, while close to half had abandoned it (27 or 49.1%). Some respondents reported that they were experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and low sex drive as serious unwanted side effects forcing them to stop using Implanon Conclusion: Side-effects and poor screening, counselling and support are major reasons for early removal. It is imperative to develop an effective screening tool and to re-train healthcare workers on Implanon Contributions: This article contributes to increase awareness of women's perceptions about Implanon

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contraceptionfamily planningImplanon®perceptionsprimary healthcare

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