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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology of Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Condom use is high among Japanese women, while oral contraceptive pill (OCP) usage is low.
  • There is a notable disparity in OCP adoption rates between Japan and other developed countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine longitudinal patterns of contraceptive usage in Japan.
  • To evaluate changes in contraceptive method choices before and after the government approval of OCPs.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of nationally representative survey data.
  • Inclusion of women aged 16-49 years from 1950 to 2014.

Main Results:

  • In 2014, condom usage was 83.4%, while OCP usage was only 3.0%.
  • OCP use showed no significant difference before (1.21%) and after (1.97%) government approval (p=.58).

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of OCP usage in Japan remains consistently low.
  • A substantial gap exists in OCP use when comparing Japan to other developed nations.
  • There is a need to improve access to information and open discussions about contraceptive methods for women of reproductive age.