Title:
What is the impact of contraceptive methods and mixes of contraceptive methods on contraceptive prevalence, unmet need for family planning, and, unwanted and unintended pregnancies? : an overview of systematic reviews
Authors:
Mackenzie, Heather
Place:
[London
Publisher:
Department for international development (DFID)
Year:
2010]
PAGE:
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Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
pregnancy, maternal health services, family planning, developing countries
Abstract:
In developing countries, unintended pregnancies are one of the major consequences of an unmet need for contraception. Unintended pregnancies often lead to closely spaced pregnancies and child births, early child bearing, and abortions, which in turn lead to high maternal and infant mortality.
URL:
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/SystematicReviews/FINAL-Q35-Contraceptive-Mix-Overview-of-Reviews-Protocol-DFID-Portsmouth.pdf
Document type:
E-article