CCP: Contraceptive Care for Postpartum Women; MMEC 3 days - Age 21-44 (ACS-MY)
Current Value
15.4%
Definition
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Notes on Methodology
- This is an Office of Population Affairs (OPA) administrative measure.
- The annual reported rate captures activity during the stated measurement year (MY).
Story Behind the Curve
This measure shows that among women ages 15 to 44 at risk of unintended pregnancy, the percentage that were provided a most effective or moderately effective method of contraception (MMEC) or a long-acting reversible method of contraception (LARC) within 3 and 90 days. The Adult Core Set asks states to report the rate for the subset of members 21-44 years of age (shown above).
Four rates are reported:
- The percent that were provided a MMEC within 3 days.
- The percent that were provided a MMEC within 90 days.
- The percent that were provided a LARC within 3 days.
- The percent that were provided a LARC within 90 days.
The rate 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: September 2024