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[ENCOPREVENIMSS 2003. Reproductive health].
Vitelio Velasco-Murillo1, Isabel Padilla, Leticia de la Cruz
1Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. vitelio.velascom@imss.gob.mx
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|April 7, 2007
Summary
Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) reproductive health data show high contraceptive use among women, approaching replacement fertility rates. Prenatal care is widely accessible, indicating effective reproductive health program coverage.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Demography
- Public Health
Context:
- Analysis of reproductive health indicators within the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) population.
- Utilizes data from the 2003 National Survey of Coverage of Integrated Health Programs (ENCOPREVENIMSS).
Purpose:
- To assess current reproductive health status, including fertility, contraceptive practices, and prenatal care.
- Examine demographic trends and healthcare program effectiveness in a large, insured population.
Summary:
- Specific fertility rate among adolescent females was 40 live births per 1000 women.
- Contraceptive prevalence was 56% in female adolescents and 76.5% in women aged 20-49, with high use of long-term methods.
- Global fertility rate was 2.56, with prenatal care coverage at 97.1% for adolescents and 98.2% for women aged 20-49.
Impact:
- Confirms high contraceptive use in the IMSS female population, aligning with national trends.
- Demonstrates a reduction in fertility rates among IMSS-covered women, nearing demographic replacement levels.
- Highlights the effectiveness of integrated health programs in improving reproductive health outcomes and access to care.
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