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Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal 9/2017

09.08.2017

The Rise of Female Sterilization: A Closer Look at Colombia

verfasst von: Beatriz M. Folch, Sarah Betstadt, Dongmei Li, Natalie Whaley

Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Ausgabe 9/2017

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Abstract

Objective In the 1970s, OCPs and IUDs were the most popular contraceptive methods in Colombia. According to data from the most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), sterilization has become the most common form of birth control in Colombia. This study aims to examine the characteristics of Colombian women desiring long-acting contraception. Methods This study uses the 2005 and 2010 Colombian DHS dataset. Women who choose long-acting contraception were divided into those using female sterilization and those using long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). A multivariate logistic regression model was used to compare demographic and social determinants of contraceptive choice among reproductive age women seeking long-acting contraception between the years 2005 and 2010. Results Among women using a long-acting contraceptive method in 2010, compared to 2005, women were significantly more likely to be sterilized (1.14 OR, 95% CI 1.09–1.18) and less likely to use LARC (0.88 OR, 95% CI 0.85–0.92). Of women seeking long-acting contraception, those exposed to a family planning provider were less likely to undergo sterilization (0.54 OR, 95% CI 0.51–0.58) and more likely to use LARC (1.84 OR, 95% CI 1.73–1.96). When compared to all contraceptive users, younger women and women with less than two children were more likely to use LARC than sterilization. Conclusion Between 2005 and 2010, an increase in the proportion of contracepting women being sterilized in Colombia occurred. Our findings suggest that exposure to a family planning provider and appropriate contraceptive counseling appears to be key determinants of long-acting contraceptive choice. To improve use of long-acting, effective contraception, efforts should be made to increase access to family planning providers.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Rise of Female Sterilization: A Closer Look at Colombia
verfasst von
Beatriz M. Folch
Sarah Betstadt
Dongmei Li
Natalie Whaley
Publikationsdatum
09.08.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Maternal and Child Health Journal / Ausgabe 9/2017
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-017-2296-x

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