Abstract

Introduction: A descriptive analysis of contraception discontinuation, based on Demographic and Health Survey data from six countries with high level of contraceptive use, fonds that approximately one-third of couples discontinuous their contraceptive use, method within 12 months and about half cease within 24 months. Aim: Was to study the reasons for abandoning contraception at the Reference Health Center of Commune V of District of Bamako. Material and Methods: We carried out a prospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study on the reasons for abandoning contraceptive methods from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Results: The frequency of abandonment of contraceptive methods in Commune V was 18.19%. The main reasons mentioned among the 200 former users of contraceptive methods interviewed were side effects with 35% of cases, husband's opposition (10 %), complications (20%), the desire to pregnancy (10%), reception of clients and occasional unavailability of inputs (5%). Conclusion: Inadequate management of side effects and complications related to contraception, the husband's reluctance and rumors had been the determining factors in the abandonment of contraception.

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