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

Ritah Bakesiima Kristina 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