Preferences and related factors for postpartum contraception in pregnant women

Yilmazel G., BALCI E.

IRANIAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, vol.11, no.10, pp.801-806, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.801-806
  • Keywords: Pregnant women, Postpartum period, Contraception, Preferences, Factors, SUPPORT
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The postpartum period is a time of transition for a pregnant woman and her new family. In this period many pregnant women are in search about the family planning methods. But contraceptive options differ depending on women's desires such as cultural and religious believes, partner attitudes, previous contraceptive experiences.