CCP: Contraceptive Care – Postpartum Women - MMEC 60 days- Ages 15–20 (CCS-19)
Current Value
32.1%
Definition
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Notes on Methodology
- This is a U.S. Office of Population Affairs measure.
- This measure was first added to the Child Core set in 2017.
- 2 rates are reportable for this measure - most or moderately effective method of contraception within 3 and 60 days of delivery. The measure rate above is for within 60 days of delivery.
Story Behind the Curve
This measure shows:
Among women ages 15-20 who had a live birth, the percentage that were provided a most effective or moderately effective method (MMEC) of contraception within 3 and 60 days of delivery.
The MMEC rate is an intermediate outcome measure, and it is desirable to have a high % of women who are provided the most effective or moderately effective contraceptive method during the postpartum period.
Last updated: February 2020