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NIH R01 · 2024

Addressing factors related to disparities in vasectomy

In the United States (US), the percentage of men who do not want more children increases from 43% among those between ages 25 to 34 years to 80% among men in their mid-30’s and early 40’s. Despite there being few differences in US men’s fertility intentions, Black, Latino and low-income men are more likely to be involved in unwanted pregnancies, which can contribute to the cycle of poverty. Vasectomy (i.e., male permanent contraception) is the most effective male contraceptive method for those who do not want more children. Black, Latino, and low-income men are far less likely to rely on vasectomy than White men and those with higher incomes, and these differences in use have persisted for…

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