Objectives We examined the association between quality of postpartum contraceptive
counseling and changes in contraceptive method preference between delivery and 3 …

Context: Measures of contraceptive use at one point in time do not account for its changing
nature. A measure that addresses the pattern of method use over time may better predict the …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To better understand the contraceptive attitudes of low-income, inner-
city African American female adolescents. DESIGN: We conducted four focus group …

Abstract The United States has made substantial progress in reducing teenage birth rates in
recent decades, but rates remain high. Teen pregnancy can increase the risk of poor health …

Introduction Although research suggests that young people are more likely to have
unprotected sex than adults, their reasons for doing so are not well-understood. Among a …

Abstract Purpose The Generations program, a patient-centered medical home, providing
primary medical care, social work, and mental health services to teen mothers and their …

STUDY QUESTION What is the predictive value of pregnancy intentions on contraceptive
behaviours among women aged 18–19? SUMMARY ANSWER Women aged 18–19 have …

Objectives: The optimal approach for provision and timing of postpartum contraceptive
counselling for adolescents has not been established. To reduce repeat pregnancies from …

Objective To examine current levels, correlates of, and changes in contraceptive use among
reproductive-age women in the United States between 2014 and 2016. Design We …

Objectives Ineffective and inconsistent contraceptive use is common among adults, perhaps
due to limited knowledge about reproduction and unfavorable attitudes toward …