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Norplant: users' perspective in Pakistan
N Rehan1, A Inayatullah, I Chaudhary
1Pakistan Medical Research Council, Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore.
Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
|September 21, 2000
Summary
Norplant is a popular contraceptive choice in Pakistan due to its long duration and high social acceptance. Most users are satisfied and wish to continue, despite some experiencing side effects like menstrual disturbance.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Contraception Research
- Social Science in Medicine
Background:
- Norplant, a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC), offers extended protection.
- Understanding user perceptions is crucial for effective family planning programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess perceptions and satisfaction of Norplant acceptors in Pakistan.
- To identify reasons for Norplant adoption and discontinuation.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study interviewing 518 Norplant acceptors (current and ever-users).
- Data collected on demographics, reasons for choice, recommendation sources, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Long duration of action (70.1%) was the primary reason for Norplant use.
- High social acceptance (76%) and satisfaction (52.5%) were reported.
- Menstrual disturbance (69.2%) was the main reason for discontinuation.
Conclusions:
- Norplant's long duration and social acceptance contribute to its popularity in Pakistan.
- Addressing side effects like menstrual disturbance may improve continuation rates.
- Joint decision-making and healthcare provider recommendations significantly influence Norplant adoption.