Current Contraceptive Status Among Women Aged 15-49: United States, 2017-2019

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Demography
• Public Health

Background:

• Contraceptive use is near-universal among women, but current use varies due to factors like pregnancy planning and sexual activity.
• Understanding current contraceptive practices is crucial for reproductive health initiatives and family planning services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a current overview of contraceptive status among women aged 15-49 in the United States.
• To analyze contraceptive method use by demographics such as age, race/ethnicity, and education.
• To describe patterns of use for the four most common contraceptive methods.

Main Methods:

• Utilized data from the 2017-2019 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).
• Focused on women aged 15-49 residing in the United States.
• Examined contraceptive use in the month of the interview.

Main Results:

• Presents a snapshot of contraceptive use in the US for 2017-2019.
• Details usage patterns for female sterilization, oral contraceptive pills, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and male condoms.
• Includes analysis of use by age, Hispanic origin and race, and education level.

Conclusions:

• The study offers valuable insights into contemporary contraceptive behaviors in the US.
• Findings can inform public health strategies and reproductive healthcare provision.
• Highlights the prevalence of specific contraceptive methods among diverse demographic groups.