Type of Contraceptive Method by Year, New Mexico, 2007 to 2019
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Why Is This Important?
In 2018, 23.6% of NM females of reproductive age (15-44) in need of publicly supported contraceptive services were served through the network of Medicaid providers, Title X clinics, and the Indian Health Service (IHS) (data from PCCs and FQHCs were not included in this needs assessment, as information on the reason for visit is not collected). Nationally, in 2014, 71% women received contraceptive care from publicly funded Title X clinics.
Definition
The percentage of females who use a most effective or moderately effective contraceptive method is the number of females who use a most- or moderately-effective contraceptive method in the age group per 100 of the age group female client count. Most-effective contraceptive methods = sterilization (not offered if client is <18), intrauterine device (IUD), implant Moderately-effective contraceptive methods = oral contraceptive (birth control pill), birth control ring, birth control patch, injectable
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | The number of Title X female clients who receive most-effective or moderately-effective contraceptive methods in the age group per year. |
| Denominator: | The count of Title X female clients in the age group per year. |
Health Topic Pages Related to: Contraceptive Use: Use of Most-Effective and Moderately-Effective Contraceptive Methods
Community Health Resources and Links
- Healthy People 2030 Website
- The Guide to Community Preventive Services
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
- County Health Rankings
- Kaiser Family Foundation's StateHealthFacts
Medical literature can be queried at the PubMed website.