Predictors of contraceptive discontinuation among postpartum women in Arusha region, Tanzania

• Main Authors: Michael J. Mahande (Author), Ryoko Sato (Author), Caroline Amour (Author), Rachel Manongi (Author), Amina Farah (Author), Sia E. Msuya (Author), Bilikisu Elewonibi (Author), Iqbal Shah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Postpartum contraceptive discontinuation refers to cessation of use following initiation after delivery within 1 year postpartum. Discontinuation of use has been associated with an increased unmet need for family planning that leads to high numbers of unwanted pregnancies, unsafe...