ESTRATÉGIAS PARA MELHORAR ACEITABILIDADE E ADESÃO AO DIU NO PÓS-PARTO: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Objective: Do a literature review of articles published in the last 10 years on reasons for accepting and refusing postpartum IUDs and strategies that improve acceptance and adherence to the method. Method: a literature review study carried out between January and March 2022 through the Virtual Health Library (BVS), selecting the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval databases. System Online (MEDLINE). Results: six full-article studies were included. It was found that Occupation, higher educational level, prenatal care, good knowledge, husband support and knowledge about the IUD were positively associated with postpartum intrauterine contraception device use. And that health education strategies in the form of videos, booklets and classes in prenatal waiting rooms are strategies that can improve acceptability. Conclusion: Postpartum IUD refusal was high, especially among young women and due to misinformation. Therefore, it is necessary to develop educational measures during prenatal care.