Ambivalence Toward Pregnancy as an Indicator for Contraceptive Nonuse: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

摘要: INTRODUCTION This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the association between contraceptive nonuse ambivalence toward pregnancy. METHODS Following an a priori protocol, 4 databases were searched, results reported using Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines. appraised for quality Appraisal Tool Cross-Sectional Studies, those reporting as frequencies or odds ratio (OR) included random effects meta-analytic models. RESULTS Of 209 identified studies, 6 met criteria meta-analysis. Pooled data from 8360 women studies demonstrated significant (OR, 2.41; 95% CI, 1.4-4.15; P < .0001) pregnancy contraception. 735 men (2 studies) no differences 1.96; 0.7-5.47; = .20) male nonuse. DISCUSSION Women with ambivalent attitudes are more likely to forgo contraception compared anti-natal (strong desire avoid pregnancy) attitudes, which has not been validated date There was men's their nonuse, however. Although cohesive theoretical definition is lacking, health care providers advised help guide people who have either conflicting absent formulate concrete opinion about family planning goals.