[Prevalence and associated factors of moderncontraceptive methods use among adolescents,2012 and 2018]

Salud Publica Mex. 2020 Nov-Dec;62(6):648-660. doi: 10.21149/11519.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of modern contracep-tive methods (CM) use in adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in 2012 and 2018-19, and the factors associated with consistent use of modern CM.

Materials and methods: Using the Health and Nutrition National Surveys 2012 and 2018-19 we calculated the outcome variables: long-acting reversible con-traceptives (LARC) use, dual protection and consistent use of CM. We estimated prevalence by sex and adjusted logistic models with consistent use (which is understood as CM use in the first and last sexual relationship) as a dependent variable.

Results: LARC use in last intercourse increased between surveys (4.1 to 6.3%). For women, being older, not having been pregnant, and school attendance increased the likelihood of consistent use. For men, school attendance increases the likelihood while cohabiting, early sexual initiation and having smoked more than 100 cigarettes reduces it.

Conclusions: It is necessary to promote access and consistent use of MC, based on respect for sexual and reproductive rights.

Objetivo: Analizar la prevalencia de uso de métodos anticonceptivos (MAC) modernos en adolescentes de 12 a19 años en 2012 y 2018-19, y factores asociados con su uso consistente.

Material y métodos: A partir de las Encuestas Nacionales de Salud y Nutrición 2012 y 2018-19, se construyeron variables de interés: uso de anticonceptivos reversibles de acción prolongada (ARAP), protección dual y uso consistente de MAC. Se calcularon prevalencias y modelos logísticos para uso consistente de MAC.

Resultados: El uso de ARAP en la última relación se incrementó entre encuestas (4.1 a 6.3%). Tener mayor edad, no embarazo y asistencia escolar incrementaron la posibilidad de uso consistente en mujeres; en hombres, la asistencia escolar la incrementó, y vivir en unión, inicio temprano de vida sexual y consumir >100 cigarrillos la disminuyeron.

Conclusiones: Es necesario fomentar el acceso y uso de MAC de manera consistente, basado en el respeto a los derechos sexuales y reproductivos.

Keywords: Mexico; adolescent; contraception; reproductive health.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior
  • Child
  • Coitus
  • Contraception Behavior*
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Prevalence
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires