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The 2002 Canadian Contraception Study: part 1.

William Fisher1, Richard Boroditsky, Brian Morris

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, London ON.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal D'Obstetrique Et Gynecologie Du Canada : JOGC
|June 15, 2004
PubMed
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Canadian women show high awareness of oral contraceptives and condoms but lower knowledge of other methods. Contraceptive adherence remains a challenge, with ongoing concerns about sexually transmitted disease risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Understanding Canadian women's reproductive health practices is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Previous Canadian Contraception Studies provide a basis for tracking trends in contraception awareness and use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the contraception and sexual health awareness, attitudes, and practices of Canadian women of childbearing age.
  • To compare current trends with previous Canadian Contraception Studies.

Main Methods:

  • A national self-report survey was administered to 3345 women aged 15-44.
  • Methodology mirrored previous studies to allow for trend analysis.

Main Results:

  • High familiarity exists for oral contraceptives (96%) and condoms (93%), but lower for other methods like IUDs (50%) and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (38%).

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  • Oral contraceptives (32%) and condoms (21%) were the most frequently used methods among sexually active women.
  • Nine percent of sexually active women reported using no contraception, and female sterilization rates are at an all-time low.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings offer guidance for clinical and public health practice regarding contraception and sexual health.
    • Adherence to contraceptive methods presents challenges, and concerns regarding sexually transmitted disease risks persist.