| Literature DB >> 6121731 |
M Ezimokhai, L N Ajabor, M Jackson, M I Izilien.
Abstract
The responses of a group of all unmarried, sexually active teenagers in a developing country to offers of contraceptive service were assessed in a prospective, 30-month study at a teaching hospital family planning center. Teenagers of this group constituted 7.2% of the clinic population. The default rate was very high (43.0%) and was most noticeable among users of oral contraceptives. The intrauterine device seemed more acceptable, as were injections of norethisterone enanthate. Possible reasons for this pattern of response are given, and the authors suggest giving new consideration to making the intrauterine device more suitable for and acceptable to teenagers of developing countries. The place of norethisterone enanthate in teenage contraception is also discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Abortion History; Adolescents; Adolescents, Female; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Age Factors; Behavior; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods Chosen; Contraceptive Usage; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Employment Status; English Speaking Africa; Family Planning; Iud; Marital Status; Nigeria; Norethindrone Enanthate; Nuptiality; Oral Contraceptives; Population; Population Characteristics; Prospective Studies; Research Methodology; Rhythm Method, Calendar; Sex Behavior; Socioeconomic Status; Studies; Unmarried; Western Africa; Youth
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Year: 1981 PMID： 6121731 DOI： 10.1016/0020-7292(81)90008-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Gynaecol Obstet ISSN： 0020-7292 Impact factor: 3.561