Ephrem Geja, Fanuel Belayneh, Deresse Legesse, Desalegn Tsegaw, Teshome Abuka, Addis Gebremariam, Henok Gebreyohaness, Dawit Jember, Zewdie Oltaye, Alelign Tadele
BACKGROUND: Long-acting reversible contraceptive methods, IUD and sub-dermal implant, offer women the most effective method to control fertility. Yet, reports on high early removal rates were emerged, prompting concern among service providers and highlighting the need to review removal rates and its reasons. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the prevalence of early removal rates of LARCs and its associated factors in Sidama Regional State, Southern Ethiopia. METHODS: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia from June 1 to June 30, 2019...
2021: Open Access Journal of Contraception