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Contraception.

Sharon McMahon1, Lisa Hansen, Janice Mann

  • 1Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Health Canada, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Canada. Sharon_mcmahon@hc-sc.gc.ca

BMC Women'S Health
|September 4, 2004
PubMed
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Canadian women primarily use oral contraceptives (OCs), with gaps in knowledge regarding female condoms and emergency contraception effectiveness. Increased education on dual protection and consistent method use is recommended for youth.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health
  • Contraception Research

Background:

  • Contraceptive choices significantly impact long-term sexual health and fertility for both women and men.
  • Understanding current contraceptive practices and awareness is crucial for effective sexual health programming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess contraceptive use and method familiarity among Canadian women.
  • To identify trends and knowledge gaps in contraception among different age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the 1998 Canadian Contraception Study.
  • Assessment of data from the 2000/2001 Canadian Community Health Survey.

Main Results:

  • The oral contraceptive (OC) pill is the dominant method; awareness of female condoms is low (25%).

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  • Among youth, condom use declines as OC use rises; adolescent use is inconsistent.
  • Awareness of emergency contraception is high, but knowledge of its effective timeframe is poor.
  • Older women (35-44) prefer sterilization, with a trend towards vasectomies over tubal ligations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Limited national data hinders policy development; more research on male contraception and access factors is needed.
    • Enhanced education on dual protection and consistent contraceptive use is vital for young Canadians, healthcare providers, and educators.
    • Increased awareness of emergency contraception and expanded contraceptive choices are essential for women of reproductive age.