Why contraceptives aren’t used and implications for Market Development

Abstract

Non-use of effective contraceptives is the major contributing factor to unintended pregnancy. Reasons for non-use or use of less effective methods vary greatly. Implications for market development vary according to profile of reasons for non-use among different populations. Counselling and method choice remain fundamental strategies to reducing unmet need and unintended pregnancies.

Citation

Askew, I. Why contraceptives aren’t used and implications for Market Development. Presented at “Priming the Future.” Market Development Approaches Working Group Meeting, eproductive Health Supplies Coalition, June 4th, Hewlett Foundation, Menlo Park. (2012) 16 pp.

Why contraceptives aren’t used and implications for Market Development

Published 1 January 2012