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In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> It is estimated that 60-65% of married or in-union women | In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> It is estimated that 60-65% of married or in-union women are using some form of contraception,<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> and about 18% of South African women use oral contraceptives.<ref>[http://www.frontshop.co.za/oral-contraceptives/ Oral contraceptives]</ref> | ||
According to a 2013 report from the South African government, "Although almost all women in South Africa know about contraception, most have a limited knowledge of the range of contraceptive methods available. This hampers their ability to make informed choices about methods most suitable for them, as individuals. It may also impact negatively on their uptake of a particular contraceptive method."<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ContraceptionPolicyServiceDelGuidelines2013.pdf]</ref> | According to a 2013 report from the South African government, "Although almost all women in South Africa know about contraception, most have a limited knowledge of the range of contraceptive methods available. This hampers their ability to make informed choices about methods most suitable for them, as individuals. It may also impact negatively on their uptake of a particular contraceptive method."<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ContraceptionPolicyServiceDelGuidelines2013.pdf]</ref> | ||