Title: Contraceptive discontinuation and unintended pregnancy : an imperfect relationship

Authors: Curtis, Siân and Evens, Emily and Sambisa, William

Place: New York, NY

Publisher: Guttmacher institute

Year: 2011

Journal: International perspectives on sexual and reproductive health

Volume: Vol. 37, No. 2

PAGE: 58--66

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: reproductive health, contraceptive usage, maternal health services, bangladesh, dominican republic, kazakhstan, kenya, philippines

Abstract: To explore how fertility desires contribute to stopping contraceptive use, the researchers examined women’s attitudes toward pregnancies following discontinuation for reasons other than a desire to have a child.

URL: http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3705811.pdf

Document type: E-article