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  • Title: Attitudes towards contraceptive implants and injectables among present and former users in Singapore.
    Author: Singh K, Viegas OA, Ratnam SS.
    Journal: J Biosoc Sci; 1990 Jan; 22(1):1-11. PubMed ID: 2105323.
    Abstract:
    In a comparison of present and past users of contraceptive implants (Norplant) or injectables (DMPA) and discontinuers of Norplant or DMPA, information concerning the women's knowledge and perception of, and attitude to, implants and injectable contraceptives, was studied. The long duration of action (5 years) of implants was perceived positively by all groups as compared to the shorter 3-month duration of injectables, though this was seen as an advantage over the pill. It appears that the Norplant system has potential for wider use in Singapore in the future. The Fertility Control Clinic, National University Hospital in Singapore carried out this study between Jan.1988-Dec.1988. In a comparison of present and past users of contraceptive implants (Norplant) or injectables (DMPA) and discontinuers of Norplant or DMPA, information concerning the women's knowledge and perception of, and attitude to, implants and injectable contraceptives, was studied. 200 married women ages 20-45 with at least 1 living child, who had used either method for at least 1 year, took part in this survey. The long duration of action (5 years) of implants was perceived positively by all groups as compared to the shorter 3-month duration of injectables, though this was seen as an advantage over the pill. 69% of implant users expressed a desire to continue using them, but only 30.7% of the injectable users wanted to continue using the method. 60% of the injectable users wanted to switch to implants, whereas no implant users desired a change. Women stopped using these 2 methods mainly because of the desire for a future pregnancy, menstrual spotting, and absence of menses. Norplant seems to be the ideal contraceptive in Singapore for women who do not want any more children or irreversible contraception.
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