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Contraceptive use in Canada, 1984.

T R Balakrishnan, K Krotki, E Lapierre-Adamcyk

    Family Planning Perspectives
    |September 1, 1985
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    Canadian women aged 18-49 widely use contraception, with sterilization being the most popular method overall. Age and education significantly influence contraceptive choices, while religious differences have diminished.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Demography
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Contraceptive use is a key factor in reproductive health and family planning.
    • Understanding demographic trends in contraception is vital for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze contraceptive prevalence and method choice among Canadian women aged 18-49.
    • To identify demographic and social determinants influencing contraceptive practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Telephone survey conducted in 1984 across Canada.
    • Data collected from women aged 18-49 on contraceptive use and demographics.

    Main Results:

    • 68% of women aged 18-49 practice contraception; sterilization is the most common method, especially for married women.
    Keywords:
    Acceptor CharacteristicsAcceptorsAge FactorsAmericasBarrier MethodsCanadaComparative StudiesCondomContraceptionContraceptive Methods ChosenContraceptive UsageData AnalysisDemographic FactorsDemographic SurveysDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEducational StatusFamily PlanningFamily Planning ProgramsFamily Size, CompletedFemale SterilizationFertilityFertility MeasurementsFertility SurveysGeographic FactorsIudMale SterilizationMarital StatusMaternal AgeNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOral ContraceptivesPopulationPopulation DynamicsReligionReproductive BehaviorResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSampling StudiesSterilization, SexualStudiesSurveysUnited States

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  • Pill is preferred by single women; age is a major determinant: pill for <25, sterilization for 30+.
  • Education influences choice: less sterilization and more barrier methods for highly educated women.

    • Conclusions:

    • Contraceptive use patterns in Canada are influenced by age, education, and family completion status.
    • Religious differences in contraceptive use are minimal in Canada.
    • Findings are consistent across Quebec and the rest of Canada, indicating widespread trends.