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Adherence to Modern Contraceptives Among Female Refugee Adolescents in Northern Uganda: A Prospective Single Cohort Study.

Ritah BakesiimaKristina Gemzell-DanielssonJolly Beyeza-KashesyaAmanda CleeveElin C LarssonRose Chalo Nabirye
Published in: Open access journal of contraception (2023)
Adherence to modern contraceptives was low, leaving adolescents at risk of unintended pregnancies. Participants using LARC were more likely to adhere than those using SARC. Interventions addressing fear of side effects and partner prohibition should be studied and implemented to enable adherence to modern contraceptives.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • preterm birth
  • type diabetes
  • adipose tissue
  • pregnant women
  • gestational age
  • hiv infected
  • hiv testing
  • weight loss