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Survey highlights local women’s contraceptive use and challenges

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National

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Survey highlights local women’s contraceptive use and challenges
Access to contraception was largely facilitated through local providers, such as the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) and Rarotonga’s hospital, with 68 per cent of women obtaining contraception locally. 25010613

A recent survey on contraception use and access among women aged 15 to 49 in the Cook Islands has revealed crucial insights into their contraceptive practices and the barriers they encounter in accessing these essential health services.

A recent survey on contraception use and access among women aged 15 to 49 in the Cook Islands has revealed crucial insights into their contraceptive practices and the barriers they encounter in accessing these essential health services.


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