title: Attitudes towards contraceptive implants and injectables among present and former users in Singapore.
abstract: In a comparison of present and past users of contraceptive implants (Norplant) or injectables (DMPA) and discontinuers of Norplant or DMPA, information concerning the women's knowledge and perception of, and attitude to, implants and injectable contraceptives, was studied. The long duration of action (5 years) of implants was perceived positively by all groups as compared to the shorter 3-month duration of injectables, though this was seen as an advantage over the pill. It appears that the Norplant system has potential for wider use in Singapore in the future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Viegas
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Ratnam
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000814:Aniline Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002214:Capsules; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D008875:Middle Aged; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012846:Singapore
chemical_list: D000814:Aniline Compounds; D002214:Capsules; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D009644:Norgestrel; D016912:Levonorgestrel; C050795:N,N-dimethyl-4-anisidine