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Show, no show and sterilization

W Bailey1, H H Wynter, A Lee

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, U.W.I.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|June 1, 1994
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Women who missed sterilization appointments often had shorter union durations and no children for their partners. Marriage is a key factor that could encourage future sterilization consideration among these women.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing appointment adherence for sterilization is crucial for effective family planning services.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the specific socio-demographic and relational factors contributing to missed sterilization appointments in certain populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the key factors associated with women missing sterilization appointments at the Fertility Management Unit of the University of the West Indies.
  • To compare characteristics of women who attended sterilization appointments versus those who did not.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed.
  • Fifty women who missed sterilization appointments (no-shows) were compared with 50 women who attended their appointments (shows).
Keywords:
AmericasCaribbeanCase Control StudiesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsFamily PlanningFemale SterilizationMarital StatusNorth AmericaNuptialitySocioeconomic FactorsSterilization, SexualStudiesWomen's Status

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  • Data were collected on socio-demographic and relational factors.

    • Main Results:

    • No-show participants had been in their current union for a shorter duration compared to show participants.
    • A subset of no-shows had no children with their current partners at the time of the appointment.
    • Marriage was identified as the most significant future event that could prompt no-shows to consider sterilization.

    Conclusions:

    • Shorter relationship duration and lack of children with the partner may be associated with missed sterilization appointments.
    • Perceptions of childbearing as a prerequisite for financial support from partners can influence women's decisions regarding sterilization.
    • Future interventions should consider marital status and financial dependencies when addressing appointment adherence for sterilization.