Early contraceptive implant removal and associated factors among women attending public family planning clinics, Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Joseph Rwebazibwa (Author), Richard Migisha (Author), Gideon Munaru (Author), Onesmus Byamukama (Author), Lenard Abesiga (Author), Godfrey R. Mugyenyi (Author), Paul Kato Kalyebara (Author), Leevan Tibaijuka (Author), Joseph Ngonzi (Author), Rogers Kajabwangu (Author), Stuart Turanzomwe (Author), Fadumo Mohammed (Author), Joy Muhumuza (Author), Agaba David Collins (Author), Yarine Tornes Fajardo (Author), Wasswa G. M. Ssalongo (Author), Musa Kayondo (Author), Hamson Kanyesigye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early implant removal not only results in method wastage and strains healthcare resources but also exposes women to the risk of unplanned pregnancies and associated complications if an alternative contraceptive is not promptly adopted. Studies have demonstrated that prevalence an...