Other factors independently associated with 6-month DMPA continuation rates included partners' awareness of DMPA use, returning for the pregnancy test visit, and history of emergency contraceptive pill use, “suggesting continuation is also affected by behaviors consistent with intentions not to become pregnant,” said Dr. Rickert.
These findings support the idea that immediate administration of DMPA with little adverse effect might have a significant impact on contraceptive continuation as well as on the prevention of unintended pregnancies, Dr. Rickert concluded.
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