Contraceptive use and discontinuation among postpartum women in Nairobi urban slums

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2014
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Cleland, J., Kabiru, C., Mumah, J., Machiyama, K., Mutua, M., Mukiira, C.

Abstract

Unmet need for contraception is reportedly highest within 12 months post-delivery. This presentation examines contraceptive behaviour among women in this period in urban slums in Nairobi.

Citation

Mumah, J.; Machiyama, K.; Mutua, M.; Mukiira, C.; Kabiru, C.; Cleland, J. Contraceptive use and discontinuation among postpartum women in Nairobi urban slums. Presented at IUSSP Seminar on Promoting Postpartum and Post-Abortion Family Planning. Cochin, India, November 11-13, 2014. (2014) 21 pp.

Contraceptive use and discontinuation among postpartum women in Nairobi urban slums

Published 1 January 2014
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