MS Chevalier

Availability and use of Contraceptive Implants in Jamaica: Results of a Medical Record Review and Provider Survey in Six Health Centers

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.554

Pages:

114-21

Synopsis:

Sub-dermal implants have few insertion complications and side-effects and are effective, but they are underutilized in Jamaica. Enhanced provider training and import in Jamaica may increase availability and utilization among women, leading to a long-term reduction in unintended pregnancy rates.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The prevalence of sub-dermal contraceptive implant use in Jamaica is low despite growing international acceptance of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). We assessed the availability, effectiveness, side-effects and utilization of sub-dermal contraceptive implants, and described characteristics of users over a one-year period.

Received:

08 Nov, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

Published:

02 Jun, 2018

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