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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Contraceptive needs of female sex workers in Kenya - A cross-sectional study
European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, Volume 16, No. 3, Year 2011
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Background and objectives Female sex workers (FSWs) are thought to be at heightened risk for unintended pregnancy, although sexual and reproductive health interventions reaching these populations are typically focused on the increased risk of sexually transmitted infections. The objective of this study of FSWs in Kenya is to document patterns of contraceptive use and unmet need for contraception. Methods This research surveys a large sample of female sex workers (N=597) and also uses qualitative data from focus group discussions. Results The reported level of modern contraceptives in our setting was very high. However, like in other studies, we found a great reliance on male condoms, coupled with inconsistent use at last sex, which resulted in a higher potential for unmet need for contraception than the elevated levels of modern contraceptives might suggest. Dual method use was also frequently encountered in this population and the benefits of this practice were clearly outlined by focus group participants. Conclusion These findings suggest that the promotion of dual methods among this population could help meet the broader reproductive health needs of FSWs. Furthermore, this research underscores the necessity of considering consistency of condom use when estimating the unmet or undermet contraceptive needs of this population. © 2011 The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sutherland, Elizabeth
United States, Chapel Hill
Carolina Population Center
Alaii, Jane A.
United States, Durham
Fhi 360
Tsui, Sharon
United States, Durham
Fhi 360
Luchters, Stanley M.F.
Belgium, Ghent
Universiteit Gent
Kenya, Mombasa
International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya
Okal, Jerry O.
Kenya, Mombasa
International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya
King'Ola, Nzioki
Kenya, Mombasa
International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya
Temmerman, Marleen I.L.
Belgium, Ghent
Universiteit Gent
Janowitz, Barbara K.
United States, Durham
Fhi 360
Statistics
Citations: 68
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3109/13625187.2011.564683
ISSN:
13625187
e-ISSN:
14730782
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative
Study Locations
Kenya
Participants Gender
Male
Female