Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives
Joint Authors
Masho, Saba W.
Cha, Susan
Charles, RaShel
McGee, Elizabeth
Karjane, Nicole
Hines, Linda
Kornstein, Susan G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies.
The postpartum care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity for women to discuss family planning options with their health care providers.
This study examined the association between PPCV attendance and modern contraceptive use using data from a managed care organization.
Methods.
Claims and demographic and administrative data came from a nonprofit managed care organization in Virginia (2008–2012).
Information on the most recent delivery for mothers with singleton births was analyzed (N = 24,619).
Routine PPCV (yes, no) and modern contraceptive use were both dichotomized.
Descriptive analyses provided percentages, frequencies, and means.
Multiple logistic regression was conducted and ORs and 95% CIs were calculated.
Results.
More than half of the women did not attend their PPCV (50.8%) and 86.9% had no modern contraceptive use.
After controlling for the effects of confounders, women with PPCV were 50% more likely to use modern contraceptive methods than women with no PPCV (OR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.31, 1.72).
Conclusions.
These findings highlight the importance of PPCV in improving modern contraceptive use and guide health care policy in the effort of reducing unintended pregnancy rates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Masho, Saba W.& Cha, Susan& Charles, RaShel& McGee, Elizabeth& Karjane, Nicole& Hines, Linda…[et al.]. 2016. Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110176
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Masho, Saba W.…[et al.]. Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110176
American Medical Association (AMA)
Masho, Saba W.& Cha, Susan& Charles, RaShel& McGee, Elizabeth& Karjane, Nicole& Hines, Linda…[et al.]. Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives. Journal of Pregnancy. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110176
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110176