Women’s perceptions with use of implanon® contraceptive device at a primary healthcare facility in KwaZulu-Natal

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dc.contributor.authorMgobhozi, Lucky Nhlanhla
dc.contributor.authorMchunu, Gugu
dc.contributor.authorMbeje, Pretty
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dc.date.accessioned2026-03-17T06:45:31Z
dc.date.available2026-03-17T06:45:31Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentNameNursing Science
dc.description.abstractBackground: Early 2014, subdermal contraceptive implant was introduced in South Africa, Implanon® NXT, aiming to expand the method mix, increase effectiveness and availability to long-acting contraceptives. The initial uptake was extremely high, but concerns have been raised with treatment failure and high number of removals reported. Aim: The study focuses on describing women’s perceptions with use of Implanon® at a primary health care (PHC) facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Setting: This study was conducted at a selected primary health care (PHC) facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive study design was used. Through purposive sampling, a sample of 60 women from 15 to 50 years old were recruited. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS 24 software. Results: Study findings show that slightly above half of respondents, 32 or 58.1% expressed satisfaction towards the implant, 20 or 40.9% had stopped using the implant as a result of its major implications. It was found that an edge above half of respondents continued using the implant 28 or 50.9%, while close to half had abandoned it (27 or 49.1%). Some respondents reported that they were experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and low sex drive as serious unwanted side effects forcing them to stop using Implanon®. Conclusion: Side-effects and poor screening, counselling and support are major reasons for early removal. It is imperative to develop an effective screening tool and to re-train healthcare workers on Implanon® NXT. Contributions: This article contributes to increase awareness of women’s perceptions about Implanon® contraceptive.
dc.facultyFaculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
dc.identifier.citationMgobhozi L.N., Mchunu, G.G. and Mbeje, P. 2023. Women’s perceptions with use of implanon® contraceptive device at a primary healthcare facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 28(1), pp.1-8.
dc.identifier.issn2071-9736 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1025-9848 (print)
dc.identifier.otherhttps://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-health_v28_n1_a2016
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10530/58961
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dc.issuenumber28 / 1
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dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.pages1 - 8
dc.peerreviewedYes
dc.publisherAOSIS Publishing
dc.subjectImplanon
dc.subjectContraception
dc.subjectPerceptions
dc.subjectFamily planning
dc.subjectPrimary healthcare
dc.titleWomen’s perceptions with use of implanon® contraceptive device at a primary healthcare facility in KwaZulu-Natal
dc.title.journalHealth SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
dc.typeJournal Article
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