Fear of infertility limits contraceptive usage among first-time mothers in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Fear of infertility limits contraceptive usage among first-time mothers in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Objectives: This study aimed to determine postpartum modern contraceptive use among first-time young mothers attending child welfare clinics in the Eastern Region of Ghana and explore factors that influence family planning uptake after the first delivery, including fear of infertility. Methods: This...

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Main Authors:	Emmanuel Adofo, Elvis J Dun-Dery, Agnes M Kotoh, Frederick Dun-Dery, James Atampiiga Avoka, Mary Eyram Ashinyo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2021-06-01
Series:	SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121211021256

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