strategy
Improving contraceptive methods
Synonyms:
Providing safe contraceptive methodsOffering adequate contraceptives
Providing sufficient contraceptives
Context:
Whereas in the USA, the most common form of contraception is female sterilization, in northern Europe women prefer the intrauterine device (IUD). Implementation:
Since 1999, 4 new contraceptive methods have been introduced to the USA. These methods are the monthly hormonal injectible, the vaginal ring (worn 3 weeks out of the month, releases a daily dose of etonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) the patch (as for the vaginal ring, self-administered, once weekly for 3 week), and the levonorgestrel intrauterine device. Narrower:
Improving male contraceptive methods Facilitated by:
Evaluating family planningMonitoring contraceptive failure Problems:
Inadequacy of contraceptive methodsValues:
Unsafe Subjects:
Societal Problems → SafetyHealth Care → Birth control
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
