Long-Acting Contraceptive Switching and Its Associated Factors among Married Women in Southwest Ethiopia.
Alemnew DestawMelkamsew TesfayeNigusie ShiferaTewodros YosefPublished in: SAGE open nursing (2024)
The study area exhibited a notable prevalence of switching from long-acting contraceptives. Complications arising from prior method use and the unavailability of preferred contraceptive options emerged as significant factors influencing this switching behavior. Thus, it underscores the importance of providing counseling and ongoing support to women, ensuring access to safer and more effective modern contraceptive methods.