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Contraceptive prevalence in Paraguay

L Morris, J E Anderson, R S Monteith

    Studies in Family Planning
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    In 1977 Paraguay, only 15.5% of women used contraception. High-parity rural women showed the greatest need for family planning services, highlighting significant disparities in access.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Public Health
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Understanding contraceptive use and fertility patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • National surveys provide essential data for evaluating reproductive health needs.
    • The 1977 Paraguay Contraceptive Prevalence Survey offers a historical snapshot.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate contraceptive use, sources, abortion history, pregnancy intentions, and fertility rates in Paraguay.
    • To identify demographic and geographic disparities in contraceptive adoption.
    • To pinpoint populations with the greatest need for family planning services.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from the 1977 Paraguay Contraceptive Prevalence Survey.
    • Inclusion of a national sample of women aged 15-44.
    • Examination of contraceptive use, fertility rates, and demographic factors.

    Main Results:

    • 15.5% of women (15-44) and 23.6% of ever-married women used effective contraception.
    • Significant urban-rural divide: over 40% use in urban areas vs. 15% in rural areas.
    • Fertility differentials mirrored contraceptive use patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • High-parity rural women in Paraguay exhibited the greatest unmet need for family planning.
    • Substantial disparities in contraceptive access existed between urban and rural populations.
    • Targeted family planning interventions are essential for underserved rural communities.

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