This study explores reasons for withdrawal use that is highly prevalent in Iran. A face-to-face
semi-structured survey questionnaire was designed and 79 married women aged 15–49 …

Background Although long-acting contraceptive methods are highly effective, safe, and
provide uninterrupted protection from unintended pregnancy compared to short-acting …

Objective In response to a persistent low fertility rate in the country, the Supreme Leader of
Iran in 2012 called for the shift to pronatalist population policies. Consequently, Iran's …

Globally, female sterilization is one of the most popular contraceptive methods despite
concerns about quality of care for women who report being sterilized. In this study, informed …

Background: Long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPMs) are the most
effective approaches to reduce fertility. The study of factors associated with the use of …

Background The notion of unmet need for family planning indicates the gap between
women's contraceptive practice and their reproductive intention. Although universal access …

Abstract Background/Purpose There is an increasing trend in the utilization of long-acting
reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods globally. The study assessed the utilization of …

Background Globally, unintended pregnancy has been very high accounting for 27% of
maternal deaths. Different studies noted that nearly half of HIV positive women who gave …

Background The use of long acting contraceptive methods (LACMs) is one of the strategies
for preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. Studies noted that significant …

Aim: This study assessed the attitude of mothers toward pregnancy, childbirth, and child care
during the COVID-19 pandemic, given the significance of women's attitudes toward these …