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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In 2015, it was estimated that about 35% of Tongan women (who were married/in unions and between the ages of 15-49) were using any form of contraception, including traditional methods. This was slightly lower than the Polynesian average (about 39% of women). Furthermore, it was estimated that about 28% had unmet family planning needs, which was higher than the Polynesian average (24% of women). However, it should be understood that modern contraceptive methods are not very popular, on average. The most common forms of contraception were female sterilization (15% of women), contraceptive injectables (7% of women), and IUDs (4% of women). There were low rates of usage for oral contraceptives/birth control (2% of women) and condoms (less than 2% of women). There were practically no users of contraceptive implants (0%) or vaginal barrier methods. Women also used traditional contraceptive methods, such as the rhythm method (about 3% of women) and withdrawal, also known as the pull-out method (2% of women).<ref name="unreport_contraceptives2015">[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | In 2015, it was estimated that about 35% of Tongan women (who were married/in unions and between the ages of 15-49) were using any form of contraception, including traditional methods. This was slightly lower than the Polynesian average (about 39% of women). Furthermore, it was estimated that about 28% had unmet family planning needs, which was higher than the Polynesian average (24% of women). However, it should be understood that modern contraceptive methods are not very popular, on average, with about 30% of women using modern methods. The most common forms of contraception were female sterilization (15% of women), contraceptive injectables (7% of women), and IUDs (4% of women). There were low rates of usage for oral contraceptives/birth control (2% of women) and condoms (less than 2% of women). There were practically no users of contraceptive implants (0%) or vaginal barrier methods. Women also used traditional contraceptive methods, such as the rhythm method (about 3% of women) and withdrawal, also known as the pull-out method (2% of women).<ref name="unreport_contraceptives2015">[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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In December 2013, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) was not officially registered in Tonga, but they were imported into the country.<ref>[http://sbccimplementationkits.org/demandrmnch/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ICEC-EC-Registration-Status-Factsheet.pdf Emergency Contraceptive Pill Registration Status by Country]</ref> However, we'll need to update this page with more current info (please edit this page if you have recent info). | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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* You can find HIV testing services, including HIV counseling and treatment, in many hospitals and the Tongan Family Health Association clinic.<ref>[https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/1.KingdomofTongaSexualandReproductiveHealthRightsNeedsAssessmentReportLRv1.pdf KINGDOM OF TONGA - Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Needs Assessment]</ref> | |||
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* [http://www.mic.gov.to/ministrydepartment/14-govt-ministries/health Ministry of Health] | * [http://www.mic.gov.to/ministrydepartment/14-govt-ministries/health Ministry of Health] | ||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/tonga The Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA)]: "Within Tonga's well-developed healthcare system and infrastructure, reproductive health (RH) services are made up of a well-defined clinical / curative component and a public health / preventative component. The government of Tonga acknowledges the crucial role played by the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) in the Reproductive Health Programme for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular the health-related MDGs 4, 5 and 6." | * [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/tonga The Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA)]: "Within Tonga's well-developed healthcare system and infrastructure, reproductive health (RH) services are made up of a well-defined clinical / curative component and a public health / preventative component. The government of Tonga acknowledges the crucial role played by the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) in the Reproductive Health Programme for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular the health-related MDGs 4, 5 and 6." | ||
* [http://www.tongaleitis.org/ Tonga Leitis Association]: "The Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) was established in 1992 with a focus on improving the rights and celebrating the contribution of Leitis in Tonga. As the HIV epidemic developed globally, and the vulnerability of men who have sex with men (MSM) and Transgender (TG) to HIV became clear, TLA became and continues to be a major part of the HIV Response in Tonga. TLA is committed to growth and continuing to make a significant difference in the lives of people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions." | |||
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/tonga Equaldex - Tonga]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Togo. It is important to understand that male homosexuality is illegal in Tonga and the laws around female homosexuality are ambiguous. | * [http://www.equaldex.com/region/tonga Equaldex - Tonga]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Togo. It is important to understand that male homosexuality is illegal in Tonga and the laws around female homosexuality are ambiguous. | ||