Use of post-abortion contraceptive methods: A six month follow up study

Lozano-Rivera A.M.; Soria-Gonzales L.A.; Magallanes-Corimanya M. · Anales de la Facultad de Medicina (2024) · DOI: 10.15381/anales.v85i3.27266

Resumen

Introduction. Post-abortion contraception is crucial for reducing unintended pregnancies and preventing maternal mortality. Objective. To determine whether nationality and age are associated with the use of prescribed contraceptives post-abortion after a six-month follow-up. Methods. An observational analytical study was conducted with women who accepted a contraceptive method immediately after an abortion in a public hospital in Peru (N = 399). Of these, 175 participants were contacted by phone six months later. Results. Only 39.42% of the women continued using a contraceptive method. A significant association was found between age (p = 0,049) and Venezuelan nationality (p = 0,043) with contraceptive use six months after the abortion. Conclusion. Six months after hospital discharge, an association is observed between post-abortion contraceptive use and the variables of age and nationality.

Instituciones: Universidad de San Martín de Porres; Universidad Privada del Norte