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Analysis of Unmarried Adolescents and Modern Contraceptives Initiation in Nigeria: Evidence from 2018 NDHS

The social science, 2022
Nigeria is one of Africa’s most populous countries. Nigeria’s population is expected to exceed 400 million by 2050, putting it among the top five most populous countries in the world.
K. Ogujiuba, Olaide Ojoniyi, Nancy Stiegler   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
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Healthcare providers' knowledge and perceptions regarding the use of modern contraceptives among adolescent girls in Umlazi Township, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021
Introduction the phenomenon of unintended adolescent pregnancy continues to be a reproductive and public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Healthcare providers play an important role in influencing the use of contraceptives among adolescent girls ...
M. Hlongwa, B. Tlou, K. Hlongwana
semanticscholar   +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
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“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

Shared Decision-Making: Can Improved Counseling Increase Willingness to Pay for Modern Contraceptives?

Policy Research Working Papers, 2021
Long-acting reversible contraceptives are highly effective in preventing unintended pregnancies, but take-up remains low. This paper analyzes a randomized controlled trial of interventions addressing two barriers to long-acting reversible contraceptive ...
S. Athey, K. Bergstrom, Vitor Hadad, Julian C. Jamison, B. Ozler, Luca Parisotto, J. Sama   +6 more
semanticscholar   +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
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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
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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
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Assessing the unmet need for modern contraceptives among reproductive-aged women in rural Nepal [PDF]

Journal of Health Research, 2022
Purpose – The purpose of this research was to determine the extent of the unmet need for modern contraceptives (MC) and its associated factors. Design/methodology/approach – This community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted via interview among ...
Samyukta Chand, Kanittha Chamroonsawasdi, Paranee Vatanasomboon, Natkamol Chansatitporn   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source