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Determinants of modern contraceptive use: A cross-sectional study among market women in the Ashiaman Municipality of Ghana

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2020
Background: In Ghana, the use of modern contraceptives has been shown to be consistently low among women in informal jobs. This study examined the awareness, knowledge and availability of modern contraceptives, prevalence and determinants of modern ...
Agnes Asiedu, Bernard Yeboah-Asiamah Asare, Bismark Dwumfour-Asare, Diana Baafi, Abdul-Razak Adam, Sawdah Esaka Aryee, John Kuumuori Ganle   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the impact of an intervention to increase uptake of modern contraceptives among adolescent girls (15–19 years) in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania: the Adolescents 360 quasi-experimental study protocol [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2018
Introduction Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania have some of the highest teenage pregnancy rates and lowest rates of modern contraceptive use among adolescents.
Christina Atchison, Emma Mulhern, Saidi Kapiga, Mussa Kelvin Nsanya, Emily Crawford, Mohammed Mussa, Christian Bottomley, James Hargreaves, Aoife M. Doyle   +8 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Factors associated with modern contraceptives use among postpartum women in Bukombe district, Geita region, Tanzania. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2020
Introduction Modern contraceptive use during the first year postpartum potentially prevents unplanned pregnancies and help to improve maternal and child health.
Mahande MJ, Shayo E, Amour C, Mshana G, Msuya S.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

“Antibiotics Can Work as a Contraceptive:” Contraceptive Knowledge and Use Among University Students in Calabar, Nigeria

Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2021
Introduction: Many sexually active youths who wish to delay pregnancy are not using any form of modern contraceptives. In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 1 in 5 sexually active youth do not use contraceptives.
Ibitola Asaolu, Nidal Kram, Christopher Ajala, Ememobong Aquaisua, Akinsola Asaolu, Kylie Kato-Lagumbay, Alice Abuh, Moses Bernand, John Ehiri   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Framing Contraceptive Use Motivations Among Adolescents and Young Adults Living in Informal Settlements in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2021
Introduction: The use of contraceptives among adolescents and young adults is one of the most cost-effective strategies to address many sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, including unintended pregnancies, early marriages, and sexually ...
Chama Mulubwa, Chama Mulubwa, Chama Mulubwa, Margarate Nzala Munakampe, Hilda Namakula, Alison Hernandez, Tonny Ssekamatte, Lynn M. Atuyambe, Catherine Birabwa, Denis Chemonges, Denis Chemonges, Fredinah Namatovu, Fredinah Namatovu, Fredrick Makumbi, Moses Tetui, Moses Tetui, Moses Tetui   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determinants of Withdrawal Use as a Contraception Method and its Impact on Sexual Satisfaction: Case Study of Shiraz County- Iran [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2019
Background & aim: Among Muslim nations, Iran holds the highest level of contraceptive practice. It was reported that the rate of traditional methods is relatively high particularly withdrawal.
Khadijeh Asadi Sarvestani, Suet Khoo
doaj   +1 more source

Unmet needs for modern contraceptive methods among sexually active adolescents and young women in Togo: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundThe unmet need for modern contraceptives among sexually active adolescent and young women (AYW) in Africa contributes to high morbidity and mortality.
Smaila Alidou, Smaila Alidou, Lucien Désiré Dahourou, Lucien Désiré Dahourou, Ter Tiero Elias Dah, Armel Sogo, Tchasso Serge Kenao, Dègninou Yehadji, Nicolas Meda, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potential for cost recovery: women's willingness to pay for injectable contraceptives in Tigray, Ethiopia. [PDF]

, 2013
ObjectiveTo investigate factors associated with a woman's willingness to pay (WTP) for injectable contraceptives in Tigray, Ethiopia.MethodsWe used a multistage random sampling design to generate a representative sample of reproductive age women from the
Bell, Suzanne, Gessessew, Amanuel, Prata, Ndola, Weidert, Karen   +3 more
core   +7 more sources

Womens Limited Choice and Availability of Modern Contraception at Retail Outlets and Public-Sector Facilities in Luanda, Angola, 2012-2015. [PDF]

, 2017
In Angola, many women want to use family planning but lack access to affordable and preferred methods. This article assesses the link between womens choice and availability of contraceptive methods in Luanda, Angola, drawing on data from 3 surveys: a ...
Bell, Suzanne, Fedorova, Anya, Fidel, Eva, Nieto-Andrade, Benjamin, Prata, Ndola, Sievers, Dana, Simmons, Rebecca, Weidert, Karen   +7 more
core   +3 more sources

'If I have only two children and they die. who will take care of me?' : a qualitative study exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices about family planning among Mozambican female and male adults [PDF]

, 2017
Background: By focusing upon family planning counselling services, the Mozambican government has significantly enhanced the general health of female and male clients.
Capurchande, Rehana, Coene, Gily, Meulemans, Herman, Roelens, Kristien   +3 more
core   +2 more sources