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Juliana Dineia Perez Brandão1, Rogerio Bonassi Machado2, Ana Carolina Ferreira Cardoso1
1Scientific Medical Division, Libbs Farmacêutica Ltda, São Paulo, Brazil.
Women'S Health Reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)
|July 22, 2024
Summary
Understanding contraceptive practices in Brazil is crucial. Oral contraceptives are most used, but awareness and access vary by income and region, necessitating targeted public health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Contraceptive practices are vital for public health in Brazil, impacting 48.7 million women of reproductive age.
- Socioeconomic and demographic factors significantly influence contraceptive choices and access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate knowledge, usage, and perceptions of contraceptive methods among Brazilian women.
- To identify how socioeconomic and demographic factors affect contraceptive choices.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 2000 Brazilian women aged 18-49.
- Data collected on awareness, preferences, utilization of contraceptive methods, and socioeconomic/demographic factors.
Main Results:
- Oral contraceptives, condoms, injectables, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) were most recognized; younger women had higher awareness of modern methods.
- Socioeconomic disparities observed: lower-income women had less knowledge of condoms/IUDs but higher injectable use.
- Oral contraceptives were most used; regional variations noted. High satisfaction (87.5%) linked to personal choice. Physician recommendations influenced choices (53.9%).
Conclusions:
- Disparities in contraceptive awareness and access require educational initiatives and policy interventions.
- Healthcare providers are key to informed choices and method satisfaction.
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