Long-acting reversible contraceptive method uptake among women choosing an early medical abortion as an outpatient (≤9 weeks)
| LARC method | Hospital (N=601) [n (%)] | SRH (N=741) (n (%)] |
|---|---|---|
| Implant | 38 (6.3)* | 209 (28.2)* |
| Fast-track IUC | 24 (3.9)* | 88 (11.8)* |
| Injectable | 78 (12.9)** | 62 (8.3)** |
| Total | 140 (23.3)* | 359 (48.4)* |
Statistically significant higher proportion of women referred from SRH attended for IUC insertion (88/168; 53%) than those referred from the hospital (24/101; 24%; p<0.0001).
Statistically significant higher uptake of LARC among women at SRH compared to hospital site; *p<0.0001.
Statistically significant higher uptake of injectable among women at hospital compared to SRH site; **p=0.007.
Fast-track IUC, intrauterine contraception inserted after fast-track referral; LARC, long-acting reversible contraceptive method; SRH, sexual and reproductive health.