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More native women (38%) used hormonal contraceptives compared with all immigrant groups (15\u201324%). The odds ratios for any use of hormonal contraceptives for immigrants compared with Norwegian\u2010born women were; Nordic countries 0.53, South and Central America 0.53, Western countries 0.39, Asia 0.30, Eastern Europe 0.29, Africa 0.29. Work, education, long stay in Norway and young age of immigration predicted the use of hormonal contraceptives among immigrants.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The use of hormonal contraceptives varies between natives and immigrant groups. 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