Barriers to intrauterine device uptake in a rural setting in Ghana

Type Journal Article - Health Care for Women International
Title Barriers to intrauterine device uptake in a rural setting in Ghana
Author(s)
Volume 37
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 197-215
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4450130/
Abstract
Long-acting reversible contraception is an underutilized method in low-resource areas. Our study aims to: (a) assess knowledge and attitudes around contraception; (b) identify barriers to intrauterine device (IUD) uptake; and (c) develop interventions to address this gap in contraceptive care. We conducted focus group discussions with pregnant, postpartum, and reproductive-aged women, males, and health care workers in rural Ghana. Lack of IUD-specific knowledge, provider discomfort with insertion, and incomplete contraceptive counseling contribute to lack of IUD use. Participant- and provider-related barriers contribute to poor uptake of IUDs within the community. Targeted interventions are necessary to improve IUD use.

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