OBJECTIVE To estimate 24-month continuation rates of all reversible contraceptive methods for women enrolled in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project. METHODS We analyzed 24-month data from the 9,256 participants enrolled in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project, a prospective observational cohort study that provides no-cost contraception to women in the St. Louis region. The project promoted the use o...

BACKGROUND The rate of unintended pregnancy in the United States is much higher than in other developed nations. Approximately half of unintended pregnancies are due to contraceptive failure, largely owing to inconsistent or incorrect use. METHODS We designed a large prospective cohort study to promote the use of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods as a means of reducing unintended p...

A molecularly imprinting technique can be used for the separation of gamma oryzanol which gives high selectivity and affinity towards template molecules. This technique was successfully applied for the molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) synthesis via photopolymerization method by using diethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) as a function monomer, gamma oryzanol as template, dodecanol as porog...

CONTEXT Hormonal contraceptive users may be at increased risk for HIV and other STDs. An understanding of their decisions and abilities to use condoms is needed to focus intervention programs aimed at improving their protective behaviors. METHODS Between 1999 and 2001, 426 new users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and oral contraceptives were recruited from public clinics providin...

introduction: family planning is the most effective strategy in reducing the world population. family planning was replaced by reproductive health since 1994 and the role of men is one of the most important aspects of this program. therefore, determination of men's knowledge in family planning and the role of education in enhancing the awareness are important. this study has been performed...

The 3-month of DMPA injectable contraceptive is one the methods that has decreased in number users during Covid-19 pandemic. Acceptors contraceptives who do not comply with visits can reduce effectiveness and increase risk pregnancy. This study aims to examine factors influence adherence injection family planning acceptors was quantitative research cross sectional design. sample used this were ...