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Transition from the Lactational Amenorrhea Method to other modern family planning methods in rural Bangladesh: Barrier analysis and implications for behavior change communication program intervention design

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  • Kouyaté, Robin Anthony
  • Ahmed, Salahuddin
  • Haver, Jaime
  • McKaig, Catharine
  • Akter, Nargis
  • Nash-Mercado, Angela
  • Baqui, Abdullah

Abstract

The timely transition from Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)22The lactational amenorrhea method, also known as LAM, is a modern, temporary contraceptive method based on natural infertility resulting from patterns of breastfeeding. to another modern family planning method contributes to healthy spacing of pregnancies by increasing the adoption of family planning during the first year postpartum. Yet, literature suggests challenges in completing a timely LAM transition. To guide program implementation in Bangladesh, this study identified factors influencing women's transition decisions.

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  • Kouyaté, Robin Anthony & Ahmed, Salahuddin & Haver, Jaime & McKaig, Catharine & Akter, Nargis & Nash-Mercado, Angela & Baqui, Abdullah, 2015. "Transition from the Lactational Amenorrhea Method to other modern family planning methods in rural Bangladesh: Barrier analysis and implications for behavior change communication program intervention ," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 50(C), pages 10-17.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:50:y:2015:i:c:p:10-17
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.11.008
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    1. Salway, Sarah & Nurani, Sufia, 1998. "Uptake of contraception during postpartum amenorrhoea: Understandings and preferences of poor, urban women in Bangladesh," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 47(7), pages 899-909, October.
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