title: [Changes in the contraceptive method mix during fertility decline:  Latin America and the Caribbean].
abstract: "This paper reviews survey-based data regarding contraceptive prevalence and methods employed in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on changes in the mix of methods over time.  The most striking recent trend is the rise in use of female sterilization.... By contrast, use of male sterilization remains negligible in most countries. The oral contraceptive pill is by far the most popular of the temporary methods, though its prevalence has more often declined than increased in recent years.  Together female sterilization and the pill make up around [two-thirds] of contraceptive practice in Latin America and the Caribbean." (SUMMARY IN ENG)
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Weinberger
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D017691:Caribbean Region; D003267:Contraception; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D005193:Family Planning Services; D007843:Latin America; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral
keywords: Americas; Caribbean; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Contraceptive Methods Chosen; Contraceptive Prevalence--changes; Contraceptive Usage; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Family Planning; Latin America; North America; Oral Contraceptives; Population; Population Dynamics; Sterilization, Sexual--men; Sterilization, Sexual--women; Time Factors