CCP: Contraceptive Care for Postpartum Women; MMEC 3 days - Age 21-44 (ACS-21)
Current Value
11.6%
Definition
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Notes on Methodology
- The annual reported rate captures activity during the previous calendar year.
- This is an Office of Population Affairs (OPA) administrative measure.
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There is no benchmark available for this OPA measure.
Story Behind the Curve
This measure shows that among women ages 15 to 44 who had a live birth, the percentage that were provided a most effective or moderately effective (MMEC) method of contraception within 3 days of delivery. This is an intermediate outcome measure, and it is desirable to have a high percentage of women who are provided the most effective or moderately effective contraceptive methods during the postpartum period.
Last updated: August 2021