[HTML][HTML] Assessment of modern contraceptives continuation, switching and discontinuation among clients in Pakistan: study protocol of 24-months post family planning …

M Ali, SK Azmat, HB Hamza - BMC health services research, 2018 - Springer
Background Pakistan has the second highest fertility rate in South Asia and its increasing
population growth presents a significant challenge for country's path to progress and …

[HTML][HTML] Are family planning vouchers effective in increasing use, improving equity and reaching the underserved? An evaluation of a voucher program in Pakistan

M Ali, SK Azmat, HB Hamza, MM Rahman… - BMC health services …, 2019 - Springer
Background Low modern contraceptive prevalence rate and high unmet need in Pakistan
aggravates the vulnerabilities of unintended pregnancies and births contributing to maternal …

Assessing effectiveness of multipurpose Voucher scheme to enhance contraceptive choices, equity, and child immunization coverage: results of an interventional …

M Ali, SK Azmat, HB Hamza… - Journal of Multidisciplinary …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Pakistan has a high total fertility and unmet contraceptive need and is the fifth
most populous country. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of a subsidized, multi …

[HTML][HTML] A study protocol: using demand-side financing to meet the birth spacing needs of the underserved in Punjab Province in Pakistan

SK Azmat, M Ali, W Hameed, G Mustafa, G Abbas… - Reproductive health, 2014 - Springer
Background High fertility rates, unwanted pregnancies, low modern contraceptive
prevalence and a huge unmet need for contraception adversely affect women's health in …

Reducing unmet need and unwanted childbearing: evidence from a panel survey in Pakistan

AK Jain, A Mahmood, ZA Sathar… - Studies in Family …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Pakistan's high unmet need for contraception and low contraceptive prevalence remain a
challenge, especially in light of the country's expected contribution to the FP2020 goal of …

[PDF][PDF] Modern contraceptives discontinuation, method switching and associated factors among clients at the family planning clinic of a tertiary hospital in Port-Harcourt …

PA Awoyesuku, BO Altraide, SC Amadi - International Journal of …, 2021 - academia.edu
Background: Contraceptive discontinuation and switching to less effective methods, often
leads to unintended pregnancies and reduces the impact of family planning programs. To …

[HTML][HTML] Patterns and determinants of modern contraceptive discontinuation among women of reproductive age: Analysis of Kenya Demographic Health Surveys, 2003 …

S Ontiri, V Were, M Kabue, R Biesma-Blanco… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Objectives This study aimed to examine patterns and determinants of modern contraceptive
discontinuation among women in Kenya. Methods Secondary analysis was conducted using …

Struggling with long-time low uptake of modern contraceptives in Pakistan

NZ Shah, TS Ali, I Jehan, X Gul - Eastern Mediterranean Health …, 2020 - ecommons.aku.edu
Background: Efforts to expand access to reproductive health care in Pakistan date as far
back as the early 1950s. Despite such efforts, the fertility rate has declined at a slower pace …

[HTML][HTML] Intentions to use contraceptives in Pakistan: implications for behavior change campaigns

S Agha - BMC public health, 2010 - Springer
Abstract Background Since 1990-91, traditional method use has increased at a faster rate in
Pakistan than modern method use. The importance of hormonal methods or the IUD has …

Dynamics of contraceptive use in India: apprehension versus future intention among non-users and traditional method users

RK Rai, S Unisa - Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: This study examines the reasons for not using any method of contraception as
well as reasons for not using modern methods of contraception, and factors associated with …