Type | Journal Article - International Journal of Population Research |
Title | Predictors of Contraceptive Adherence among Women Seeking Family Planning Services at Reproductive Health Uganda, Mityana Branch |
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Volume | 2015 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2015 |
URL | http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/ijpr/2015/574329.pdf |
Abstract | While contraceptive use is globally recognized as a key pillar in the improvement of maternal and child health [1, 2], Uganda still reports poor contraceptive use indicators [3–6]. It is estimated that, of 3 million pregnancies that occur annually in the country, 56%are unintendedwith 30%resulting in abortions [7]. Unwanted pregnancies and high incidences of unsafe abortions contribute to high maternal morbidity and mortality (435/100,000 live births), high fertility rates, and other pregnancy related complications [4]. The high fertility rates with the associated high annual population growth are said to be outpacing the existing resources, contributing to endemic poverty and poor service delivery in the country [8, 9]. |
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