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Gender-Informed Family Planning Perceptions and Decision-Making in Rural Chiapas, Mexico: A Mixed-Methods Study
Joint Authors
Molina, Rose L.
Truong, Samantha
Villar de Onis, Jimena
Bazúa, Rodrigo
Reyes, Andrea
Montaño, Mariana
Marcotrigiano, Leanne
Lindley, Alexa R.
Source
International Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Compared to other Mexican states, Chiapas possessed the lowest rate of contraception use among women 15−49 years old (44.6%) in 2018.
This convergent mixed-methods study assessed family planning use, perceptions, and decision-making processes among women and men in rural communities where Compañeros En Salud (CES) works in Chiapas, Mexico.
We conducted surveys of reproductive-aged women and semi-structured interviews with reproductive-aged women, men, and physicians completing their social-service year in CES communities from 2016 to 2017.
Of the 625 survey respondents, 368 (58.9%) reported using contraception.
The most common methods were female sterilization (27.7%), bimonthly injection (10.9%), and the implant (10.9%).
Interviews were completed with 27 women, 24 men, and 5 physicians and analyzed through an inductive approach.
Common reasons for contraception use were preventing pregnancy, lack of resources for additional children, and birth spacing.
Adverse effects, influence of male partners, and perceived lack of need emerged as reasons for non-use.
Male partners often made the final decision about contraceptive use, while women often chose what method.
Physicians reported adverse effects, misconceptions about methods, and lack of women’s autonomy as barriers to contraception use.
Given misconceptions about contraception methods and the dominant role of men in contraception decision-making, our study illustrates the importance of effective counseling and equitable gender dynamics for family planning programming in rural Chiapas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Truong, Samantha& Villar de Onis, Jimena& Lindley, Alexa R.& Bazúa, Rodrigo& Reyes, Andrea& Montaño, Mariana…[et al.]. 2020. Gender-Informed Family Planning Perceptions and Decision-Making in Rural Chiapas, Mexico: A Mixed-Methods Study. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174091
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Truong, Samantha…[et al.]. Gender-Informed Family Planning Perceptions and Decision-Making in Rural Chiapas, Mexico: A Mixed-Methods Study. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174091
American Medical Association (AMA)
Truong, Samantha& Villar de Onis, Jimena& Lindley, Alexa R.& Bazúa, Rodrigo& Reyes, Andrea& Montaño, Mariana…[et al.]. Gender-Informed Family Planning Perceptions and Decision-Making in Rural Chiapas, Mexico: A Mixed-Methods Study. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174091
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1174091