Modern contraceptive use among reproductive-aged women in Ghana: prevalence, predictors, and policy implications

BMC Women's Health

Richard Appiah¹  Augustine Adomah-Afari²  Paul Beson³ 

[1]Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research, North-West University

[2]Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, University of Ghana

[3]MPH, BSN, Lekma Hospital

关键词: Modern contraceptives;    Prevalence;    Predictors;    Reproductive-aged women;    Ghana;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12905-018-0649-2

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Modern contraceptive use remains an important public health intervention and a cost-effective strategy to reduce maternal mortality, avert unintended pregnancies and to control population explosion, especially in developing countries. Despite these benefits, there are reports of low usage among reproductive-aged women in most developing countries. This study examined the prevalence and predictors of use of modern contraceptive among reproductive-aged women in an urban center with a high density population in Ghana. Methods A cross-sectional, interviewer-administered survey was conducted with 217 randomly selected reproductive-aged women. Data was analyzed with STATA. Logistic regression was performed to identify factors influencing modern contraceptive use. Results Although we found high levels of knowledge and awareness (98%; n = 213) of modern contraception use, only 21% of participants were using modern contraceptives. Marital status, partner consent and support, and religious beliefs strongly predicted usage. Conclusion Usage of modern contraceptives among reproductive-aged women in the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipality is lower than the national target. A multilevel family planning intervention program that primarily focuses on promoting inclusive participation of husbands, targets the unmarried and non-literates reproductive-aged women, and dispels misconceptions, misinformation and religious myths about modern contraceptives has been discussed.

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