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Experiences with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in Kenya: qualitative interviews with users and their partners
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Nanda, Geeta Rademacher, Kate Solomon, Marsden Mercer, Sarah Wawire, Jim Ngahu, Rose |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Description | Objectives: The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is an underused contraceptive method in sub-Saharan Africa. A recent market assessment in Kenya found that if a more affordable version of the method were available it may increase demand and uptake of the method. We therefore aimed to examine attitudes and perceptions around the LNG-IUS and experiences of method use, including exploring attributes such as bleeding changes, contraceptive-related amenorrhoea and perceived non-contraceptive benefits. Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted among 29 women who were current or recent users of the LNG-IUS, and among a subset (n = 9) of their husbands/partners. Results: Our findings indicate that women's main reason for choosing the LNG-IUS for contraception was their perception that the method had fewer side effects compared with other contraceptive methods. Women had favourable attitudes towards using the LNG-IUS. Husbands were also very positive about their partner's use of the method. Conclusion: Understanding the motivations and experiences of early adopters of the LNG-IUS can help inform the development of demand creation and communication strategies to influence uptake and continuation of the LNG-IUS both in Kenya and perhaps more broadly. Communication efforts that emphasise the positive attributes of the LNG-IUS could help promote wider use of the method, especially if new, more affordable product(s) become available. |
| Related Links | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/13625187.2018.1499892?needAccess=true https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6191886/pdf |
| Ending Page | 308 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Starting Page | 303 |
| ISSN | 13625187 |
| e-ISSN | 14730782 |
| DOI | 10.1080/13625187.2018.1499892 |
| Journal | The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Volume Number | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2018-07-04 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Ethnic Studies Kenya Larc Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System Lng-ius Long-acting Reversible Contraception Mirena Partner Perspective |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Pharmacology (medical) Reproductive Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology |
