Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda

Plain Language Summary Women in developing countries, especially in Africa, have high-unmet needs for family planning as well as high-unintended rates of pregnancy. At the same time, they may learn their pregnancy status later than women in higher-income countries due to irregular menstrual periods,...

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Autores principales:	Akito Kamei, Ryoko Sato, Rebecca Thornton
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Publicado:	BMC 2021
Materias:	Pregnancy tests Family planning Unmet needs of contraception Randomized controlled trial Uganda Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/3ca55c91455244008b403a04ec4c5318
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:3ca55c91455244008b403a04ec4c53182021-11-21T12:31:36ZEffect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda10.1186/s12978-021-01279-51742-4755https://doaj.org/article/3ca55c91455244008b403a04ec4c53182021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01279-5https://doaj.org/toc/1742-4755Plain Language Summary Women in developing countries, especially in Africa, have high-unmet needs for family planning as well as high-unintended rates of pregnancy. At the same time, they may learn their pregnancy status later than women in higher-income countries due to irregular menstrual periods, malnutrition, or limited access to home pregnancy tests. Better awareness of pregnancy status can lead to the facilitation of family planning uptake. This paper experimentally evaluates the effect of the provision of home pregnancy tests on family planning take-up among Ugandan women. We find high demand for pregnancy tests among women when offered. At the same time, we find no impact of pregnancy tests on the take-up of free family planning at local community outreach centers. Demand for pregnancy tests is high and access to pregnancy tests has the potential to facilitate the demand for family planning. This study suggests that more research is needed to understand underlying beliefs about pregnancy status and risk that guide behaviors ultimately important for maternal and neonatal health.Akito KameiRyoko SatoRebecca ThorntonBMCarticlePregnancy testsFamily planningUnmet needs of contraceptionRandomized controlled trialUgandaGynecology and obstetricsRG1-991ENReproductive Health, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Pregnancy tests Family planning Unmet needs of contraception Randomized controlled trial Uganda Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991 Akito Kamei Ryoko Sato Rebecca Thornton Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
description	Plain Language Summary Women in developing countries, especially in Africa, have high-unmet needs for family planning as well as high-unintended rates of pregnancy. At the same time, they may learn their pregnancy status later than women in higher-income countries due to irregular menstrual periods, malnutrition, or limited access to home pregnancy tests. Better awareness of pregnancy status can lead to the facilitation of family planning uptake. This paper experimentally evaluates the effect of the provision of home pregnancy tests on family planning take-up among Ugandan women. We find high demand for pregnancy tests among women when offered. At the same time, we find no impact of pregnancy tests on the take-up of free family planning at local community outreach centers. Demand for pregnancy tests is high and access to pregnancy tests has the potential to facilitate the demand for family planning. This study suggests that more research is needed to understand underlying beliefs about pregnancy status and risk that guide behaviors ultimately important for maternal and neonatal health.
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title	Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
title_short	Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
title_full	Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
title_fullStr	Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
title_full_unstemmed	Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
title_sort	effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in uganda
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Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda

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