[The satisfaction, efficacy, and relative factors for Norplant in countryside of Sichuan].
A total of 1473 Norplant users in the countryside of Sichuan Province were investigated to present a multivariate analysis of satisfaction, side effect, and efficacy for Norplant. The results showed that contraceptive efficacy rate, continuation rate, prevalence rate of side effects and satisfactory rate were 99.3%, 90.6%, 86.4%, and 69.7%, respectively. The logistic regression analysis showed that the variables significantly contributing to satisfaction were the user's knowledge about Norplant, the user's voluntary choice of Norplant, and the spouse's satisfaction. The satisfaction was associated with continuation and the prevalence of side effects. It is concluded that Norplant is efficacious and satisfactory to a certain extent among the users in rural Sichuan; its continuation rate is high but the prevalence of side effects is noticeable. For the wide application of Norplant in the countryside, it is important to strengthen propagation and education.
Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Second Affiliated Hospital, WCUMS, Chengdu 610041.
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D000328:Adult; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D003267:Contraception / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D016015:Logistic Models; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D011247:Pregnancy; D012423:Rural Health; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D016912:Levonorgestrel