French Women and Contraception: Initial Findings from the 2016 Health Barometer
To mark World Contraception Day on September 26, 2017, Santé publique France is releasing the first data from the 2016 Health Barometer on women’s contraceptive practices and how they have changed since 2010.
What is the Health Barometer?
It is a survey conducted from January 8 to August 1, 2016, among a sample of 15,216 people aged 15 to 75. The analysis focuses on 4,315 women aged 15 to 49 who are concerned with contraception—women who are not postmenopausal, not infertile, not pregnant, who have had sexual intercourse with a man in the past 12 months, and who are not trying to have a child.
Key Takeaways
In 2016, the pill remained the most widely used method of contraception, ahead of intrauterine devices and condoms
The decline in pill use continues, particularly among women aged 20–29
This decline is being offset by increased use of intrauterine devices, condoms, and implants
There is now a greater variety of methods used by women
Contraceptive methods used in France in 2016 by women seeking contraception, by age
Choisir sa contraception.fr: the website that answers all your questions
The leading website designed by Santé publique France, www.choisirsacontraception.fr, offers comprehensive and detailed information on contraception. All contraceptive methods are presented there. Clicking on an icon allows users to learn about the method, its advantages, its disadvantages, and how to use it… Users can find more general information or learn how to discuss contraception with a partner, a loved one, or a healthcare professional.
