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    • Demography
    • Reproductive Health
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Accurate estimation of contraceptive continuation rates is crucial for projecting demographic impacts.
    • Most follow-up studies provide data for only 2-3 years, necessitating extrapolation for longer-term targets.
    • Extrapolation is required to estimate continuation rates for 5-10 year periods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the accuracy of four different functions for extrapolating contraceptive continuation rates.
    • To evaluate the performance of these functions using data from an 8-year Intrauterine Device (IUD) follow-up study.
    • To develop a strategy for selecting the most appropriate extrapolation function based on study duration.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the Taichung IUD Follow-up Study with an 8-year observation period.
    • Simulated shorter study durations (1-5 years) to compare extrapolation results with the full 8-year data.
    • Compared the commonly used extrapolation function with three novel functions.

    Main Results:

    • No single extrapolation function proved ideal across all tested scenarios and durations.
    • The accuracy of extrapolation varied depending on the function and the simulated observation length.
    • Performance differences highlight the need for careful selection of extrapolation methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Extrapolation of contraceptive continuation curves requires careful consideration of the chosen function.
    • A strategy for selecting the most suitable function based on available data duration is proposed.
    • Improved extrapolation methods can enhance the accuracy of demographic projections in family planning programs.