Birth control in Africa: study tracks the use of long-acting contraception in 26 countries

By Obasanjo Bolarinwa, Senior lecturer, York St John University

Contraception, or birth control, can take a number of forms including drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Methods can be long-acting or short-acting. Obasanjo Bolarinwa, who teaches public health and global healthcare management, unpacks his research into the use of long-acting contraceptives among sexually active women in 26 sub-Saharan African countries.

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Birth control in Africa: study tracks the use of long-acting contraception in 26 countries

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