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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Determinants of modern contraceptive utilization among married women of reproductive age group in North Shoa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Reproductive Health, Volume 11, No. 1, Article 13, Year 2014
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Background: Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa with high fertility and fast population growth rate. It is also one of the countries with high maternal and child mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa Family planning is a crucial strategy to halt the fast population growth, to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health Millennium Development Goal 4 and 5. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of modern contraceptive utilization among married women of reproductive age group. Methods. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 15 to September 1, 2010 among married women aged 15-49 years in Debre Birhan District. Multistage sampling technique was used to select a total of 851 study participants. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used for gathering data. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 16.0 statistical package. Results: Modern contraceptive prevalence rate among currently married women was 46.9%. Injectable contraceptives were the most frequently used methods 62.9%, followed by intrauterine device 16.8%, pills 14%, norplant 4.3%, male condom 1.2% and female sterilization 0.8%. Multiple logistic regression model revealed that the need for more children AOR 9.27, 95% CI 5.43-15.84, husband approve AOR 2.82, 95% CI 1.67-4.80, couple's discussion about family planning issues AOR 7.32, 95% CI 3.60-14.86. Similarly, monthly family income and number of living children were significantly associated with the use of modern contraceptives. Conclusion: Modern contraceptive use was high in the district. Couple's discussion and husband approval of contraceptives use were significantly associated with the use of modern contraceptives. Therefore, district health office and concerned stakeholders should focus on couples to encourage communication and male involvement for family planning. © 2014 Mohammed et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ahmed, Abdurahman Mohammed
Ethiopia, Debre Berhan
Debre Berhan University
Woldeyohannes, Desalegn
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Feleke, Amsalu D.
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Zeleke, Berihun Megabiaw
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Statistics
Citations: 172
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1742-4755-11-13
e-ISSN:
17424755
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Ethiopia
Participants Gender
Male
Female