| Autor: |
Peter B. Tamblyn, Joanne Jacobson |
| Rok vydání: |
1970 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Public Health Reports (1896-1970). 85:220 |
| ISSN: |
0094-6214 |
| DOI: |
10.2307/4593832 |
| Popis: |
A 1968 Planned Parenthood Association Chicago Area follow-up study of an unbiased sample of 100 women (90% under 30 years 65% married 82% Negro) who had accepted a family planning method immediately post partum at Cook County Hospital was performed using sequential follow-up techniques: referral slips telephone contacts mailings and home visits. Results of the follow-up (2 to 3 months post partum) revealed that 89.6% of the 77 contacted were using a reliable method of birth control. Continuance rates were higher for oral contraceptives than for foam; referrals for intrauterine devices were least often completed. 1 pregnancy was reported. High mobility was the main factor causing failure to contact the 23 others whose rate of birth control continuation is assumed to be lower than that of those contacted. The high rate of acceptance immediately post partum (consistently greater than 90%) indicates that this is an opportune time to reach women in need of family planning services. Recommendations include more thorough follow-up attempt after 1 year in depth study of women discontinuing contraception and increased use of the telephone in follow-up activities. |
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