Open Access<p>Utilization Pattern of Long-Acting and Permanent Family Planning Methods and Associated Factors: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia</p>
Author(s) -
Chilot Abiyu Demeke,
Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun,
Wudneh Simegn,
Abay Nega Chekol,
Rahel Alemu Getaneh,
Dawit Kumilachew Yimenu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
open access journal of contraception
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-1527
DOI - 10.2147/oajc.s262146
Subject(s) - cross sectional study , demography , medicine , psychology , environmental health , sociology , pathology
Long-acting and permanent family planning methods (LAPMs) are modern contraceptive methods that can prevent pregnancy for greater than one year and include long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARCs) (Intrauterine device and subdermal implants), and permanent contraceptive methods (Tubal ligation and Vasectomy). The current study aimed to assess the utilization pattern of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods and factors associated with their utilization in Lay-Armachiho district, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia.