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Contraception practice among high risk postpartum women: does desire to avoid pregnancy matters?
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| Item type | Scientific Poster |
| Subjects | 600 Technology > 607 Education, research & related topics |
| Division/Agency | LPPKN - National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia: Population and Family Research Division |
| Keywords | Contraceptive, Postpartum, Family Planning |
| Additional Information | This poster have been presented at Persidangan Kependudukan Kebangsaan 2025 (PERKKS25), November 19-21, 2025 at Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya Selangor. |
| Abstract | 1 in 3 pregnancies in Malaysia is unplanned. Prevalence of contraception used among Malaysian women remains low at 34-40%, and unmet need is around 20-27%. High risk postpartum women are those with chronic medical conditions, advanced maternal age, or prior adverse obstetric outcomes are at increased risk of maternal and fetal complications in subsequent pregnancies. Effective contraception during the postpartum period is essential to prevent unintended pregnancies. |