Prevalence of contraceptive use and its association with depression among women in the Jazan province of Saudi Arabia
Background: Hormonal contraceptives (HC) are used for birth control and the treatment of premenopausal syndrome. Mood changes represent the leading reported cause of discontinuation of HC. Changes in mood vary from mild disturbances to severe clinical depression. Objectives: This study aims to estim...
Main Authors: | Mashael Alfaifi, Ali H Najmi, Khadija H Swadi, Abdullah A Almushtawi, Sattam A Jaddoh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=7;spage=2503;epage=2511;aulast=Alfaifi |
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