Factores socioafectivos y su influencia en la actividad sexual de adolescentes / Socioemotional Factors and Their Influence on Sexual Activity Among Adolescents / Fatores socioafetivos e sua influência na atividade sexual de adolescentes

durante la adolescencia se adquieren conocimientos y se desarrollan actitudes hacia el sexo, la anticoncepción y la reproducción, aspectos que influirán en el comportamiento sexual que repercute directamente en la calidad de vida. Por tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los factores sociales y emocionales asociados al inicio de la actividad sexual, así como sus consecuencias como el embarazo y las enfermedades de transmisión sexual en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo, transversal y correlacional de una muestra de 1191 estudiantes de secundaria que recibieron cuestionarios sobre factores socioemocionales e iniciación sexual. Los datos se procesaron mediante estadística descriptiva y la prueba chi-cuadrado de Pearson para determinar la asociación entre los factores evaluados. Resultados: la tasa de inicio de la actividad sexual entre los adolescentes fue del 45 %, de los cuales el 14 % utilizaba protección. El 88,8 % de los adolescentes dice recibir apoyo de los padres, el 39 % acepta tratos violentos en el hogar y el 47 % tuvo una madre adolescente embarazada, entre otros aspectos. Conclusiones: existe una relación significativa (con p < 0.05) entre los factores socioemocionales de género, proyectos de vida, actividades extracurriculares, apoyo de los padres, violencia intrafamiliar y maltrato, con respecto a las madres con antecedente de embarazo precoz e inicio de la actividad sexual en la adolescencia.

During adolescence, knowledge is acquired and attitudes toward sex, contraception, and reproduction are developed, aspects that will influence sexual behavior, which has a direct impact on quality of life. Therefore, this study was designed to determine the social and emotional factors associated with the onset of sexual activity and its consequences, such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted dis-eases, among adolescents and young adults. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, and cor-relational study involving 1,191 high school students was conducted. A questionnaire containing questions on socio-emotional factors and sexual initiation was administered. Data were processed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square test to determine the association between the evaluated factors. Results:The initiation rate of sexual activity among adolescents was 45%, of whom 14% used protection. However, 88.8% of the adolescents received parental support, 39% accepted violent treatment at home, and 47% had a pregnant adolescent mother, among other aspects. Conclusions: There is a significant relationship between the socio-emotional factors of sex, life projects, extracurricular activities, parental support, intra-family violence, and mistreatment. Having a mother with a history of early pregnancy is associated with the onset of sexual activity among adolescents.

durante a adolescência, são adquiridos conhecimentos e desenvolvidas atitudes em relação ao sexo, contracepção e reprodução, aspectos que irão influenciar o comportamento sexual que afeta diretamente a qualidade de vida. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar os fatores sociais e emocionais associados ao início da atividade sexual, bem como suas consequências, como a gravidez e doenças sexualmente transmissíveis em adolescentes e jovens adultos. Materiais e métodos: estudo descritivo, transversal e correlacional em uma amostra de 1191 estudantes do ensino médio que rece-beram questionários sobre fatores socioemocionais e iniciação sexual. Os dados foram processados por meio de estatística descritiva e teste qui-quadrado de Pearson para determinar a associação entre os fatores avaliados. Resultados: a taxa de início da atividade sexual entre os adolescentes foi de 45%, dos quais 14% utilizavam proteção. 88,8% dos adolescentes afirmaram receber apoio dos pais, 39% recebem tratamento violento em casa e 47% têm mãe adolescente grávida, entre outros aspectos. Conclusões: existe uma relação significativa com p < 0,05 entre os fatores socioemocionais de gênero, projetos de vida, atividades extracurriculares, apoio parental, violência doméstica e maus-tratos. Mães com histó-rico de gravidez precoce e início da atividade sexual na adolescência.

Aborto, o direito maldito: uma análise sócio-histórica a partir da ADPF 442 / Abortion, the damn right: a socio-historical analysis from ADPF 442

Esta tese investiga os discursos hegemônicos em torno da "questão do aborto" no Brasil contemporâneo, a partir das 50 exposições realizadas na audiência pública sobre a Arguição de Descumprimento de Preceito Fundamental (ADPF) 442. Tal ação, ajuizada pelo Partido Socialismo e Liberdade em março de 2017, propõe a descriminalização do aborto induzido pela própria gestante ou com o seu consentimento, até a 12ª. semana de gravidez. A ADPF 442 deflagrou a convocação, pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), da referida audiência pública, realizada em agosto de 2018 e acompanhada presencialmente pela pesquisadora. O objetivo da pesquisa consiste em examinar a atual configuração das disputas travadas em torno da "questão do aborto" no Brasil, em uma perspectiva socio-histórica. Na primeira parte da tese, reconstituímos as dinâmicas de reprodução social e as políticas reprodutivas (inclusive, mas não apenas, aquelas relativas ao aborto) vigentes desde o período colonial até a democracia liberal contemporânea, através de um extenso levantamento historiográfico sobre o tema. Na segunda parte da tese, nos debruçamos sobre o conteúdo das exposições realizadas na audiência pública, utilizando o método da análise documental. O material empírico da pesquisa é composto pelo registro audiovisual e pela transcrição das exposições - ambos disponibilizados pelo STF. Dentre as 50 exposições, 33 foram favoráveis à ADPF, e 17, contrárias, havendo uma variação significativa na distribuição destas posições entre os quatro campos de enunciação e argumentação identificados, quais sejam: o da saúde, o do direito, o das religiões e o das organizações não governamentais, institutos e associações. Ao longo do processo analítico-interpretativo, buscamos apreender os sentidos e significados (patentes ou ocultos) dos discursos proferidos, nos quais a problemática do aborto aparece imbricada a questões atinentes às esferas da sexualidade, da contracepção, da maternidade, da família, da violência, dos valores morais, dos direitos, entre outras. Organizamos os resultados da análise documental em dois eixos. No primeiro, discutimos as diferentes maneiras como os atores políticos em cena enquadram a sua posição em relação à descriminalização do aborto em termos de uma batalha pela vida e contra a morte. Enquanto no campo favorável à ADPF esse embate entre morte e vida focaliza as condições concretas e desiguais sob as quais diferentes grupos de mulheres vivenciam a sexualidade e a reprodução, no campo contrário à ADPF a defesa da "inviolabilidade da vida desde a concepção" se dá de forma abstrata, como uma verdade autoevidente, incontestável e universal, completamente alheia aos percursos que levam a uma gravidez imprevista e aos dilemas enfrentados pelas mulheres que se deparam com tal situação. O segundo eixo analítico aborda as distintas noções - unitárias ou plurais - (re)produzidas na audiência a respeito da(s) mulher(es), família(s) e (não) maternidade(s). Nesta seara, os atores favoráveis à ADPF defendem a descriminalização do aborto como um dos elementos necessários à promoção da justiça social, indissociável de um conjunto de políticas públicas integrais, equânimes e universais, ao passo que os atores contrários à ação tendem a manifestar expectativas, preconceitos, prescrições e interdições centrais a uma agenda de restauração moral exacerbada no atual cenário político brasileiro.

This thesis investigates the hegemonic discourses around the "abortion issue" in contemporary Brazil, based on the 50 exhibitions held at the public hearing on the Fundamental Precept Noncompliance Claim (ADPF) 442. This action, filed by the Socialism and Freedom Party in March 2017, proposes the decriminalization of abortion induced by the pregnant woman herself or with her consent, until the 12th. week of pregnancy. ADPF 442 triggered the convening, by the Supreme Court (STF), of the aforementioned public hearing, held in August 2018 and accompanied in person by the researcher. The objective of the research is to examine the current configuration of disputes around the "issue of abortion" in Brazil, from a socio-historical perspective. In the first part of the thesis, we reconstruct the dynamics of social reproduction and the reproductive policies (including, but not limited to, those related to abortion) in force from the colonial period to contemporary liberal democracy, through an extensive historiographical survey on the subject. In the second part of the thesis, we focus on the content of the exhibitions held at the public hearing, using the method of document analysis. The empirical material of the research consists of the audiovisual record and the transcript of the exhibitions - both made available by the STF. Among the 50 expositions, 33 were in favor of ADPF, and 17 were against it, with a significant variation in the distribution of these positions among the four identified fields of enunciation and argumentation, namely: health, law, religions and non-governmental organizations, institutes and associations. Throughout the analytical-interpretative process, we seeked to apprehend the senses and meanings (patent or hidden) of the speeches, in which the issue of abortion appears intertwined with issues related to the spheres of sexuality, contraception, motherhood, family, violence , moral values, rights, among others. We organized the results of the document analysis into two axes. In the first one, we discuss the different ways in which political actors on the scene frame their position on the decriminalization of abortion in terms of a battle for life and against death. While in the field favorable to ADPF this clash between death and life focuses on the concrete and unequal conditions under which different groups of women experience sexuality and reproduction, in the field contrary to ADPF the defense of the "inviolability of life from conception" takes place abstractly, as a self-evident, indisputable and universal truth, completely alien to the paths that lead to an unforeseen pregnancy and to the dilemmas faced by women who are faced with such a situation. The second analytical axis addresses the different notions - unitary or plural - (re)produced in the audience regarding women, family(ies) and (non)maternity(ies). In this field, the actors in favor of ADPF defend the decriminalization of abortion as one of the necessary elements to promote social justice, inseparable from a set of integral, equitable and universal public policies, while the actors opposed to the action tend to express expectations, prejudices, prescriptions and interdictions central to an agenda of moral restoration exacerbated in the current Brazilian political scenario.

Access to postpartum tubal ligation services in Cape Town, South Africa - an observational study

Background: Many women receiving antenatal care in public health services in Cape Town choose bilateral tubal ligation as their preferred method of postpartum contraception during their antenatal course. If the sterilisation does not occur immediately, these women are discharged on an alternative form of contraception and, ideally, an interval date for bilateral tubal ligation is arranged. Objectives: To assess the access to tubal ligation services in the Metro West area of Cape Town, South Africa, in women who request permanent contraception following delivery, looking specifically at the number of women requesting bilateral tubal ligation who receive the procedure intrapartum, immediately postpartum or as an interval procedure. Other objectives included determining the reproductive outcomes if bilateral tubal ligation was not performed, investigating the alternative forms of contraception provided and to study the demographics of the population requesting bilateral tubal ligation as a form of contraception. Methods: The study was conducted as a cross-sectional observational study collecting data over a period of 3 months, from June 2019 to August 2019. Maternity case records for deliveries between June 2019 and August 2019 from four facilities were reviewed. The facilities, representing all levels of care, were Vanguard Midwife Obstetric Unit, Wesfleur Hospital (district hospital), New Somerset Hospital (regional hospital), Groote Schuur Hospital (tertiary hospital). Results: There were 260 women who requested tubal ligation as their choice of contraception. Only 50% of these received a tubal ligation. Of the 131 tubal ligations performed, 2 were interval sterilisations. Ninety-one percent (120/131) of the tubal ligations were done at the time of caesarean section. Of the 129 women who received alternative forms of contraception, 13 women had a recurrent pregnancy. Conclusion: The study suggests that only 50% of women requesting tubal ligation as form of contraception actually end up receiving the procedure. Alternative forms of contraception are widely used and relied upon, but not without risks of recurrent pregnancy. Interval tubal ligation was not easily accessed by those women who were referred for the procedure.

Planification familiale du postpartum à l'hôpital de district de la commune II de Bamako, Mali / Postpartum family planning at the district hospital of the commune II of Bamako, Mali

La planification familiale du postpartum est la prévention des grossesses durant les 12 mois qui suivent l'accouchement. Objectif : Etudier l'utilisation des méthodes contraceptives dans le postpartum dans le service de gynécologie obstétrique de l'hôpital de district de la commune II de Bamako. Matériels et Méthodes : Nous avons mené une étude transversale descriptive et analytique avec collecte prospective des données du 1er janvier 2019 au 31 décembre 2020. Ont été incluses, toutes les accouchées ayant choisi et bénéficié d'une méthode contraceptive. Le test statistique utilisé a été le test de Fisher avec un seuil de significativité fixé à 5%. Résultats : En 2 ans, la prévalence contraceptive dans le postpartum était de 26,1%. Plus des 2/3 des counselings (61%) ont été faits lors des consultations prénatales, 8% pendant la phase de latence, 26% dans le postpartum immédiat et 5% lors de la visite postnatale. Les méthodes les plus choisies ont été les implants (47,1%), le dispositif intra-utérin (29,6%), les pilules miro-progestatives (12,5%), les progestatifs injectables (8%) et les préservatifs (3,2%). Conclusion : La planification familiale du postpartum contribue à augmenter la prévalence contraceptive

Prática avançada de enfermagem no planejamento reprodutivo ­ Inserção de dispositivo intrauterino: Um relato de experiência / Práctica avanzada de enfermería en planificación reproductiva - Inserción de dispositivos intrauterinos: Reporte de experiencia / Advanced nursing practice in reproductive planning - Intrauterine device insertion: An experience report

Objetivo: relatar a experiência de enfermeiros na colocação de dispositivos intrauterinos (DIU), no âmbito das práticas avançadas de enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência realizado a partir das vivências de enfermeiros, em um ambulatório especializado, na cidade de Belo Horizonte (MG), durante os períodos de novembro de 2021 a abril de 2022. Resultados: a realização dos treinamentos para a colocação dos DIUs favoreceu a aplicação de uma assistência diferenciada, inteiramente baseada em evidências científicas. Durante a consulta, evidenciou-se a dificuldade para a realização dos procedimentos, especialmente diante da ocorrência de reações adversas nas pacientes. Diante disso, um dos profissionais em treinamento chegou a desenvolver um instrumental que auxiliaria no corte dos fios do DIU, após ser inserido no útero da mulher. Conclusão: a experiência vivenciada contribuirá para a resolução da demanda reprimida para a colocação do DIU, além de ampliar o escopo de atuação profissional da enfermagem.(AU)

Objective: to report the experience of nurses in the placement of intrauterine devices (IUD) within the scope of advanced nursing practices. Method: this is an experience report based on the experiences of nurses, in a specialized outpatient clinic, in the city of Belo Horizonte (MG), during the periods from November 2021 to April 2022. Results: the completion of training for the placement of IUDs favored the application of differentiated care, entirely based on scientific evidence. During the consultation, the difficulty in carrying out the procedures became evident, especially in view of the occurrence of adverse reactions in the patients. In view of this, one of the professionals in training even developed an instrument that would assist in cutting the IUD threads, after being inserted into the woman's uterus. expand the scope of professional nursing practice.(AU)

Objetivo: relatar la experiencia de enfermeros en la colocación de dispositivos intrauterinos (DIU) en el ámbito de las prácticas avanzadas de enfermería. Método: se trata de un relato de experiencia basado en las vivencias de enfermeros, en un ambulatorio especializado, en la ciudad de Belo Horizonte (MG), durante los períodos de noviembre de 2021 a abril de 2022. Resultados: la finalización de la formación para la colocación de Los DIU favorecieron la aplicación de cuidados diferenciados, enteramente basados en evidencia científica. Durante la consulta, se hizo evidente la dificultad en la realización de los procedimientos, sobre todo ante la ocurrencia de reacciones adversas en los pacientes. En vista de eso, uno de los profesionales en formación incluso desarrolló un instrumento que ayudaría a cortar los hilos del DIU, después de ser insertado en el útero de la mujer. Conclusión: la experiencia vivida contribuirá a la resolución de la demanda reprimida para la colocación del DIU, además de ampliar el alcance de la práctica profesional de enfermería.(AU)

Anticoncepción de emergencia, evaluación de conocimiento en adolescentes / Emergency contraception, knowledge assessment in teenagers / Contracepção de emergência, avaliação de conhecimento em adolescentes

El inicio sexual temprano, conlleva numerosos riesgos como embarazos precoces o enfermedades de transmisión sexual, abortos; por ello, la importancia de que los adolescentes conozcan la anticoncepción de emergencia, sobre todo, para la prevención del embarazo no deseado y las secuelas del aborto. Objetivo. Describir la anticoncepción de emergencia y la evaluación de su conocimiento en adolescentes. Materiales y métodos. Revisión sistemática, basado en criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se realizó la búsqueda de documentos entre los años 2020 y 2021, de las bases de datos PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, Redalyc, Scielo. Se usaron las palabras clave de los DeCS y MeSH; además, se utilizó los operadores booleanos AND, OR. Se obtuvieron 18 artículos para elaborar esta investigación. Resultados. El uso de anticoncepción de emergencia (AE) varía entre el 10,6% hasta un 60% en dependencia de la población estudiada, además, gran parte de los factores de rechazo radican en una desinformación acerca de su mecanismo de acción y a la estigmatización de la misma, el cual es visto como un método abortivo. El nivel de conocimiento acerca de la AE es baja, destacando factores como el hecho de asistir a un colegio de menor nivel académico y ser inmigrante, los que se asocian con un menor conocimiento de la misma. Conclusiones. Pese a los esfuerzos por garantizar una salud sexual y reproductiva los niveles de conocimiento sobre el AE son bajos, siendo reflejado en la prevalencia de utilización y en los factores que limitan su adquisición y uso.

Early sexual initiation carries numerous risks such as early pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, abortions; therefore, it is important for adolescents to know about emergency contraception, especially for the prevention of unwanted pregnancy and the sequelae of abortion. Objective. To describe emergency contraception and the evaluation of its knowledge in adolescents. Materials and methods. Systematic review, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, we searched for documents between 2020 and 2021, from PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, Redalyc, Scielo databases. DeCS and MeSH keywords were used; in addition, the Boolean operators AND, OR were used. Eighteen articles were obtained to prepare this research. Results. The use of emergency contraception (EC) varies from 10.6% to 60% depending on the population studied. In addition, a large part of the rejection factors lie in misinformation about its mechanism of action and its stigmatization, which is seen as an abortive method. The level of knowledge about EC is low, with factors such as the fact of attending a school with a lower academic level and being an immigrant being associated with a lower level of knowledge. Conclusions. Despite the efforts to guarantee sexual and reproductive health, the levels of knowledge about EC are low, being reflected in the prevalence of use and in the factors that limit its acquisition and use.

A iniciação sexual precoce acarreta inúmeros riscos, como gravidez precoce ou doenças sexualmente transmissíveis, abortos; portanto, é importante que as adolescentes estejam cientes da contracepção de emergência, especialmente para a prevenção da gravidez indesejada e das conseqüências do aborto. Objetivo. Para descrever a anticoncepção de emergência e a avaliação de seus conhecimentos em adolescentes. Materiais e métodos. Revisão sistemática, baseada em critérios de inclusão e exclusão, pesquisamos documentos entre 2020 e 2021, nas bases de dados PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, Redalyc, Scielo. Foram utilizadas as palavras-chave DeCS e MeSH; além disso, foram utilizados os operadores Booleanos AND, OR. Dezoito artigos foram obtidos para esta pesquisa. Resultados. O uso da anticoncepção de emergência (CE) varia de 10,6% a 60% dependendo da população estudada. Além disso, uma grande parte dos fatores de rejeição reside na desinformação sobre seu mecanismo de ação e sua estigmatização, o que é visto como um método abortivo. O nível de conhecimento sobre CE é baixo, com fatores como o fato de freqüentar uma escola com um nível acadêmico inferior e ser um imigrante sendo associado a um nível de conhecimento inferior. Conclusões. Apesar dos esforços para garantir a saúde sexual e reprodutiva, os níveis de conhecimento sobre CE são baixos, como refletido na prevalência do uso e nos fatores que limitam sua aquisição e uso.

"Uma pílula difícil de engolir?" Representações sociais do anticoncepcional masculino no Facebook / "A hard pill to swallow?" Social representations of the male contraceptive pill on Facebook

Resumo A pílula anticoncepcional feminina é um dos principais métodos contraceptivos utilizados na atualidade; já a pílula anticoncepcional masculina, apesar de ter sido pensada há mais de 50 anos, ainda não é comercializada. O objetivo do presente trabalho é compreender aspectos psicossociais da dinâmica da sociedade em relação a novas formas contraceptivas e examinar se novas formas contraceptivas direcionadas ao corpo do homem seriam acatadas. Em março de 2018, a revista Superinteressante postou em sua página do Facebook uma reportagem sobre uma pílula anticoncepcional masculina que foi bem-sucedida em sua primeira fase de teste. A postagem gerou grande comoção e surgiram muitos comentários expressando diferentes opiniões sobre o assunto. Foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo temático-categorial 294 comentários feitos nessa postagem. Os resultados revelam que esse método contraceptivo masculino aparece inscrito em um sistema representacional que salienta discussões sobre: efeitos colaterais da medicalização, a liberdade feminina, a ampliação da responsabilidade masculina na contracepção/cuidado com os filhos, a desconfiança em relação à postura feminina e outros aspectos que remetem a possíveis avanços científicos e sociais. Os dados analisados não podem ser generalizados, mas apontam para a aceitação de novas formas contraceptivas direcionadas ao corpo masculino.

ABSTRACT The female contraceptive pill is one of the main contraceptive methods used today, while the male contraceptive pill, despite being thought of more than 50 years ago, is not yet commercialized. This work aims to understand psychosocial aspects of the dynamics of society in relation to new forms of contraception and to examine whether new forms of contraception directed to the male body would be accepted. In March 2018, the magazine Superinteressante posted on Facebook a report about a male contraceptive pill that was successful in its first test phase ; the post generated great commotion and many comments emerged expressing different opinions on the subject. 294 comments made on this post were submitted to thematic-categorical content analysis. The results indicate that this male contraceptive method appears inscribed in a representational system that highlights discussions about: side effects of medicalization, female freedom, the expansion of male responsibility in contraception/child care, distrust of the female posture and other aspects that refer to possible scientific and social advances. The analyzed data cannot be generalized, but point to the acceptance of new forms of contraception aimed at the male body.

Experiences of adolescent pregnancy among Maasai in Kenya: Implications for prevention

Adolescent fertility rates are high in Kenya and increase the likelihood of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The objectives were to (1) explore the prevalence of unintended pregnancy among Maasai adolescent mothers, (2) understand the context in which pregnancy is occurring, and (3) suggest community-based strategies to prevent adolescent pregnancy. In in-depth, individual, qualitative interviews with Maasai females that gave birth during adolescence, pregnancy was unintended in 100% of cases. Our results suggest a desire among this population to prevent pregnancy and the need for contraception. Our recommendations include comprehensive sex education that targets very young adolescents, implementation of mechanisms to strive toward universal primary education, and the provision of resources and skills to adolescents that they need to practice safer sex. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022;26[6]:36-44).

Adolescents' knowledge and use of sexual and reproductive health services in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Contraceptive knowledge is vital to promoting youth health. It has been proven to lower the high rates of unwanted pregnancies,and STIs including HIV/AIDS. The aim of the study was to examine the level of contraceptive knowledge and use among youths in Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) Nigeria. The study adopted an explanatory sequential mixed-method research design. A total of 500 young people between the ages of 15 and 25 were interviewed. The majority of the youth (58.2%) were sexually active,with sexual debut starting within age 15-19. The prevalence of contraceptive knowledge was very high (78.8%), while (34.6%) were not using any type of contraceptives, even among the educated youth notwithstanding their level of education. It was concluded that there is a wide disparity between contraceptive knowledge and use which need to be bridged. There is a need to review policies regarding sexual and reproductive health, as well as sexuality education among youth in Nigeria. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[6]:80-88).

Drivers of contraceptive use choice in Zambia

Modern approaches of birth control have emerged as broadly accepted family planning methods in replacement of traditional alternatives. However, the effectiveness of modern contraceptives has been challenged by serious side effects, either experienced or expected, with inhibiting consequences on the acceptability and utilisation of family planning service. This paper disentangles the drivers of none-use, traditional and modern contraceptive use in Zambia using the 2018 Zambian Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) data. The Conditional logit choice modelling technique is employed to account not only for the differences in alternative contraceptive options but also the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of individual woman making the choice. Empirical results indicate that educated, older and poorer women are likely to adopt the traditional contraceptive methods whereas employed women are indifferent between traditional and modern birth control options. Furthermore, Christian women and those from other religions as well as women with no education prefer no birth control method. The study concludes that employment has the potential to serve as an alternative and safer birth control tool in developing countries and namely in Zambia. Therefore, government's effort to expand family planning program should mainly target non-educated women while promoting safer contraceptive methods. This can be achieved through women education and job creation. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[5]:13- 27).

Women's intention to use long acting and permanent contraceptive methods and associated factors among family planning users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross sectional study

The main objective of the study was to assess the magnitude of women's intention to use long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods and associated factors among short term family planning users in Addis Ababa public health centers, Ethiopia, 2020. A Facility-based cross-sectional study design was implemented in Addis Ababa public health center and data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire on 504 participants, which was selected by multistage cluster sampling methods among family planning users in selected public health centers from March to April 2020. Collected data were coded and entered into EPI INFO version 4.6.0.0 and exported to SPSS version 25.0 for analysis. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine independent predictors at a 95% confidence interval and p<0.05 was considered significant. This study found the prevalence of contraception intention to use long acting and permanent methods (LAPMs) among participants were 60%. Predictors of LAPM desired number of children (AOR: 14.55, 95%CI (3.29-6.42), respondent's education (AOR: 0.36, 95%CI (0.20-0.64) and participant's occupation status (AOR: 8.75, 95% C I (1.31-5.84) were significantly associated with contraception intention. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[4]: 22-31).

Exploring the effects of programmatic intervention on family planning health literacy and contraceptive utilization in eastern Uganda

Uganda Village Project (UVP) implemented the Healthy Village Initiative (HVI) and conducted household surveys to assess the effects of the initiative. This data adds to the limited body of knowledge regarding the efficacy of community health interventions for reproductive health in rural east Africa. As part of the HVI, UVP surveys rural Ugandan households before and after a 3-year programmatic intervention to assess changes in family planning health literacy, and contraception utilization. Results showed that there was an increase in contraceptive utilization, an increase in family planning health literacy, and a decrease in unmet need for contraception. Community-based outreaches led by community members and health workers can contribute to improving access to contraception, utilization of contraception, and health literacy surrounding contraception. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[4]: 15- 21).

Early removal of etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant at a community health centre in Pretoria

The etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant offers efficacy for three years, but some women remove it earlier than prescribed. This study discusses factors associated with the early removal of these implants at a Pretoria community health centre between 01January 2020 to 30 June 2020.Methods: A cross-sectional study using a piloted and researcher assistant-administered questionnaire.Results: Of the 124 participants who removed their etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant earlier than prescribed, most were single, unemployed, in the age group 30­39 years, Christian, with secondary level education and with parity one or more. Etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant pre-insertion counselling was given to all participants, most of whom had not previously used contraceptives. Those participants with previous contraceptive use had used injectables. Long-term contraception was the main reason for getting the etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant. Most participants did not attend post-insertion counselling. Heavy bleeding was the most common side effect and reason for early removal. Fifty-one participants kept the etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant in for a longer period of 12­23 months. From participants' responses, it seems that Etonogestrel implants may be offered from as early as 15­20 years of age. Conclusion: Women having etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implants removed early at a Pretoria community health centre tended to be young, single, unemployed, Christian, with a secondary level education and with parity one or more. All participants attended the etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant pre-insertion counselling services but not the post-counselling services. Heavy bleeding was the main reason for the early removal of the etonogestrel subcutaneous contraceptive implant.Keywords: early removal; etonogestrel; subcutaneous contraceptive; implant; Pretoria; community health centre; weight gain; vaginal bleeding.

Determinants of contraceptive use in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)

In Côte d'Ivoire, contraceptive prevalence is low (21%). The search for determinants of contraceptive use could make it possible to redirect existing strategies. The objective is to identify the determinants of the use of contraception among women in Abidjan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to June 2018 in the Dallas neighborhood of Adjamé municipal (Abidjan). Women of reproductive age (15 to 49 years old) were selected there. Sociodemographic, gyneco-obstetrical characteristics, educational level, attitudes and practices of women on contraception were collected. Univariate and multivariate analyzes were performed. A total of 301 women aged 29.34±8.98 years were selected. The proportion of women using modern contraception was 27.24%. In univariate analysis, the factors associated with use were: level of education (p=0.005), unwanted pregnancies (p=0.017), abortions (p<0.001), consultation of the gynecologist (p=0.003) or a family planning service (p=0.001). Hearing about contraception (p=0.043), knowing (p<0.001) and talking about it with their partner (p=0.027) was significantly associated with its use. In the multivariate analyses, the women who consulted a gynecologist and those who knew the contraceptive methods used them respectively 2 times more (OR= 2.16 [1.14-4.15], p=0.019) and 22 times more (OR= 22.38 [8.42-78.56], p<0.001). Women with primary school education used them significantly less (OR=0.15 [0.05-0.41], p<0.001). Awareness, the gynecologist's consultation, and the level of education were the main determinants of contraceptive use. Also, it is necessary to adapt awareness messages to the characteristics of women.

Male attitudes towards family planning in the Limpopo province of South Africa

Women often do not receive support from their partners with regards to familyplanning (FP), which can lead to hesitancy and inconsistent use. This study sought tounderstand the male attitudes that contribute to this.Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in 2019 using focus group discussions (FGDs) with purposively selected men aged ≥ 25 years and in a relationship with a woman of childbearing age. An open-ended question guide was used to explore men's perceptions regarding FP. The discussions were recorded, translated and transcribed verbatim, whereafter transcripts were coded and analysed thematically. Results: Three major themes were identified, namely: (1) the advantages of FP, including financial benefits and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy; (2) the disadvantages of FP, including perceived adverse effects on men and women, as well as marital difficulties; and (3) the exclusion of men from FP by health workersand their partners. Conclusion: Men felt ambivalent towards FP. They were aware of the benefits thereof, but were hesitant to allow their female partners to use contraceptives, because of several misconceptions about the adverse effects. This underscores the need to involve men in FP programmes.

Contraceptive acceptability and associated factors among young women (15-24) living with HIV/AIDS: a hospital-based study in Kampala, Uganda

introduction: In Uganda, over 43% of all pregnancies among young women (15-24 years) living with HIV are either unwanted or mistimed. Unintended pregnancies account for 21.3% of neonatal HIV infections. The objective was to determine acceptability of contraceptives and associated factors among young women living with HIV attending HIV clinics in Kampala. Methods: Between February and May 2019, 450 young women attending public HIV clinics (Kisenyi HC IV, Kiswa HC III and Komamboga HC III) in Kampala were systematically enrolled in a cross-sectional study and interviewed using structured questionnaires. We used modified Poisson regression to determine the factors associated with acceptability of contraceptive. Data were analyzed using STATA 13.0. Statistical significance was determined at a P values < 0.05. Results: Contraceptive acceptability was 40.7% (95% CI: 27.6%-53.6%). Older age group (20-24 years) (aPR; 2.42, 95%CI; 1.06-5.52, P = 0.035), age at sex debut ≥ 18 years (aPR;1.25,95%CI; 1.13-1.38, P<0.001), having friend on contraceptives (aPR; 1.90, 95%CI; 1.10 - 3.26; P =0.021) and being married (aPR; 1.20, 95%CI; 1.09 - 1.32, P<0.001) were significantly associated with acceptability of contraceptives. Conclusion: There is a low acceptability for contraceptives. Younger age group who are not yet married need to be targeted

Application of a modified Poisson model in identifying factors associated with prevalence of pregnancy termination among women aged 15 ­ 49 years in Uganda

Background: Abortion in Uganda is illegal, only permitted when it places the pregnant mother at risk. This study aimed to apply the modified Poisson model in identifying factors associated with the prevalence of pregnancy termination among women of reproductive age in Uganda. Methods: The 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS) data were used in this study. More than 18,000 women of the age of 15 ­ 49 years participated in this study. A modified Poisson model that incorporated sampling weights was used to establish the factors associated with pregnancy termination. Results: In Uganda, 18,506 (18.1%) had ever had a pregnancy terminated. The results revealed that, the woman's age [APR = 3.15, 95% CI: 2.72-3.63], being married [APR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.40-1.71], mass media exposure [APR = 1.18, 95% CI: 1.08-1.29], working status [APR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.09-1.35], and having visited a health facility [APR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.10-1.31] were positively significantly associated with likelihood of pregnancy termination. Conclusion: There exists a significant proportion of women who have had their pregnancies terminated in Uganda. It is observed that woman's age, marital status, mass media exposure, having visited a health facility in the last 12 months and working status were main predictors. Based on these results, researchers concluded that the emphasis should be put on improving access to post-abortion care, contraceptive use and media exposure

Factors Associated with Failed Contraception in Women Attending Level One Hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia

Background: Unintended pregnancy is a major public health concern due to its impact on maternal morbidity and mortality. Contraceptive failure is one of the causes of unintended pregnancy. Data on factors associated with contraceptive method failure is scarce. This study therefore aimed to explore factors associated with contraceptive failure. Methodology: Unmatched case-control study was conducted at five Level One Hospitals in Lusaka. Convenience sampling was used to enrol 108 cases for whom pregnancy occurred while on a modern contraceptive method and 108 hospital-based controls who were on a modern contraceptive method and not pregnant. Binary and multiple logistic regressions were utilized for assessment of factors associated with failed contraception. Results: Among the 108 cases, 46 (42.6%), 40 (37%), 17 (15.7%) and 1 (0.9%) were on the oral contraceptive pill, injectable, implant and intrauterine device contraception methods respectively while 2 (1.9%) were on barrier and emergency contraceptive methods respectively. The odds of contraceptive failure when using the oral contraceptive pill was more than 7 times (AOR 7.790, 95% CI 1.210-50.161, p=0.031). Those who had contraception failure were more than 3 times more likely to be younger than 30 years old compared to those whose contraceptive method did not fail (AOR 3.559, 95% CI 1.100-11.521, p=0.034 and AOR 3.596, 95% CI 1.354-9.550, p=0.010 respectively for age groups 18-24 years and 24-30 years old). Other factors associated with higher odds of contraceptive failure were duration of marriage greater than one year, with the highest odds in those married for more than 10 years (AOR 9.744, 95% CI 2.232-42.537, p=0.002), higher social support (AOR 2.402, 95% CI 1.085-5.321, p=0.031), multiparity (AOR 15.299, 95% CI 3.034- 77.151, p=0.001), and duration of use of antecedent contraception method of more than 2-3 years (AOR 4.913, 95% CI 1.662-14.526, p=0.004). Conclusion: The oral contraceptive pill, younger age, marriage duration of more than one year and contraceptive use more than three years were associated with contraceptive failure. Good messaging and counseling on usage of the oral contraceptive pill are recommended.