Trends in contraceptive method of use by California family planning clinic clients aged 10-55, 1976-1979.
The types of primary contraceptive method chosen by women seeking services in California family planning clinics are reviewed for the years 1976-1979. Of most significance was the decline in the use of oral contraceptives (OC) and the concurrent rise in nonprescription methods at all ages. A striking difference in OC use between the earlier and latter time periods was noted for women age 40 and older.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002140:California; D002648:Child; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000639:trends*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral