Transition from the Lactational Amenorrhea Method to other modern family planning methods in rural Bangladesh: Barrier analysis and implications for behavior change communication program intervention design

Robin Anthony Kouyaté, Salahuddin Ahmed, Jaime Haver, Catharine McKaig, Nargis Akter, Angela Nash-Mercado and Abdullah Baqui

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2015, vol. 50, issue C, 10-17

Abstract: The timely transition from Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)22The lactational amenorrhea method, also known as LAM, is a modern, temporary contraceptive method based on natural infertility resulting from patterns of breastfeeding. to another modern family planning method contributes to healthy spacing of pregnancies by increasing the adoption of family planning during the first year postpartum. Yet, literature suggests challenges in completing a timely LAM transition. To guide program implementation in Bangladesh, this study identified factors influencing women's transition decisions.

Keywords: Contraception; Postpartum family planning; South Asia; Lactational Amenorrhea Method; Qualitative Research Methods; Barrier analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.11.008

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