The Lived Experiences of Long-Term Users of Copper-T Intrauterine Devices: A phenomenological Qualitative Study among women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Uganda

Abstract Background: The Copper-T intrauterine device (Cu-T IUD) is a highly effective, non-hormonal, long-acting reversible contraceptive that can protect against pregnancy for up to 12 years, with a failure rate under 1%. Despite its clinical efficacy, early discontinuation remains a substantial challenge in Uganda, where discontinuation is approximated at 29% within the first year of use. Understanding the experiences of women using the Cu-T IUD is important to predict factors associated with discontinuation and to inform practice. Methods: Between September and November 2025, we conducted

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