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Lactational Amenorrhea Method as a Contraceptive Strategy in Niger

Abstract  

If used properly, the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) can be a valuable family planning tool, particularly in low-income
countries; however, the degree to which LAM is used correctly and characteristics associated with its use have not been well
documented. We therefore sought to use nationally representative data from Niger, where fertility rates are high and women
may have limited access to alternative contraceptive methods, to describe the proportion of women who use LAM correctly and
the characteristics associated with LAM use. We utilized cross-sectional data from the 2006 Niger Demographic Health Survey.
Our sample included all sexually active, non-pregnant, breastfeeding women using some form of contraception (N = 673, unweighted).
We used weighted frequencies to describe the correct use of LAM and logistic regression models to describe women who chose
LAM for contraception. Among our sample, 52 % reported LAM as their primary method of contraception, but only 21 % of the
women who reported using LAM used it correctly. Women who reported using LAM were more likely to live in certain regions of
the country, to have no formal education, and to have delivered their most recent baby at home. They were also less likely
to have discussed family planning at a health facility or with their husband/partner in the past year. Results indicated that
few women in Niger who reported using LAM used it correctly. Our findings reinforce the need to address this knowledge gap,
especially given Niger’s high fertility rate, and may inform efforts to improve family planning in Niger and in other low-income
countries.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Pages 1-7
  • DOI 10.1007/s10995-012-1054-3
  • Authors
    • Heather L. Sipsma, Department of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, Yale University, 2 Church Street South, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
    • Elizabeth H. Bradley, Department of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, Yale University, 60 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
    • Peggy G. Chen, RAND Corporation, RAND Health, Santa Monica, CA, USA
    • Journal Maternal and Child Health Journal
    • Online ISSN 1573-6628
    • Print ISSN 1092-7875
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 06/16/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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