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The emergency contraceptive pill in Brazil: High usage rates but schooling differences persist

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Author(s):
Barbosa, Regina Maria [1] ; Kalckmann, Suzana [2] ; Arilha, Margareth [1] ; do Lago, Tania Di Giacomo [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Av Albert Einstein 1300, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Inst Saude, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Contraception; v. 104, n. 4, p. 401-405, OCT 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Objectives: This paper aims to analyze usage rates for the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) among women living in the city of Sao Paulo and their associated factors. Study design: A population based cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2015 with a probabilistic sample of 4,000 women aged 15 to 44 living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Response rate for households was 75% and 77% for eligible women. Binary logistic regression models were used to describe the association between each outcome and selected variables. Results: A total of 51.4% of women living in the city of Sao Paulo had used ECP at least once in their lifetime. Women under 35 were more likely to use ECP, as were those with more than 9 years of schooling, having at least one live birth, not cohabiting with a partner, with more than two lifetime sexual partners and as length of sexual life decreased. Among ECP users, 32.6% used it only once, 47.5% used it 2 to 4 times, and 19.9% used it 5 or more times. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that ECPs have been incorporated into the contraceptive method mix for many women as a fundamental strategy for regulating fertility. Particularly young women, unmarried women and those who have had more partners seem to take greater advantage of ECP to prevent pregnancy. (C) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/50115-1 - Contraceptive practices in São Paulo City: prevalence, unmet needs and public health system performance
Grantee:Tania Di Giacomo Do Lago
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research in Public Policies for the National Health Care System (PP-SUS)