HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Reproductive health interventions
Reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent health (RMNCAH)
Rationale:
Not using a modern contraceptive method is linked to increased likelihood of unintended pregnancy and not using a condom is linked to increased likelihood of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Definition:
Proportion of adolescents (10–19 years) who used any modern method of contraception the last time they had sexual intercourse
Associated terms:
Gender; Reproductive health; Contraception; Sexual health; SRH
Disaggregation:
Age group (10–14, 15–19 years); sex. Additional disaggregation by method used and marital status may be considered.
Method of measurement
Respondents who report having had sexual intercourse are asked about contraceptive use at last sex, specifically whether a contraceptive method was used and, if so, which one(s).
Other possible data sources:
None recommended
Preferred data sources:
Population-based surveys
Comments:
GAMA recommends this as a core indicator, essential for measuring the health of all adolescents globally.
Modern methods include female sterilization, male sterilization, oral contraceptive pill, intrauterine device, injectables, implants, male condom, female condom, diaphragm, contraceptive foam, contraceptive jelly, lactational amenorrhea method, standard days method, and emergency contraception.
For more information on each of the methods, please refer to Family planning: a global handbook for providers.
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