The Analysis of Socio-Economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Rwanda

Habyarimana, Faustin; Ramroop, Shaun

doi:10.2174/1874944501811010348

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“…Decreased current modern contraceptive use among older women (aPR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.96) in our study is consistent with findings in Habyarimana and Ramroop in Rwanda 42 and Alemayehu et al in Dabate Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, northwest Ethiopia 16 in which older age women were less likely to be current modern contraceptive users compared to their counterparts. Duration of current marriage was found to be significantly associated with current contraceptive use.…”

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Association of Effective Spousal Family Planning Communication with Couples’ Modern Contraceptive Use in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia

Zelalem

Worku

Alemayehu

et al. 2021

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Background Spousal family planning communication plays an important role in making better reproductive health decisions and in increasing the use of modern contraceptive methods. The objective of the current study is to examine the association of spousal family planning communication in its broader context with current modern contraceptive use among couples. Methods A community based cross-sectional survey was conducted in twelve kebeles of Harar Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System. A total of 2700 currently married couples of whose wives were in the reproductive age participated in the study. The selection of the study participants was made using simple random sampling and data were collected using an interviewer administered structured questionnaire and analyzed using Stata version 12. Results The level of current modern contraceptive use was 57.1% (95% CI: 0.53, 3.39). Effective spousal family planning communication was significantly associated with current modern contraceptive use even after controlling for socio-economic and demographic variables. Socio-economic and demographic variables such as religion of couples, number of couples’ living children, household monthly income, couples’ family planning approval and women’s counseling about family planning by health workers were significantly associated with current modern contraceptive use. Conclusion Policies and programs aimed at increasing contraceptive prevalence should properly address the importance of spousal communication about family planning and integrate men into family planning programs to facilitate and enhance couples communication skills.

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Association of Effective Spousal Family Planning Communication with Couples’ Modern Contraceptive Use in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia

Zelalem

Worku

Alemayehu

et al. 2021

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“…High level of education had some significant link with the likelihood of contraceptive use; participants who had secondary and higher levels of education were 2 and 3 times more likely to use contraceptives compared with those with only primary education. Similar findings have been reported elsewhere (Aviisah et al, 2018;Grindlay et al, 2018;Habyarimana & Ramroop, 2018;Matungulu et al,2017).…”

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Prevalence and determinants of contraceptives use among rural young women (15-24 years) in Ghana

Salifu

Mohammed

Harrison³

et al. 2020

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Background: Contraceptives use has significant effect on controlling fertility, preventing STIs, reducing unwanted pregnancies and induced abortions. The use of contraceptives among reproductive age women (15-49 years) has been largely reported. However, what is unclear is whether the reported prevalence of, and factors that influence the usage of contraceptives is comparable in the context of young adults (aged 15-24 years) in rural areas. The purpose of this study was therefore to report the prevalence and factors that influence contraceptives use among young women (15-24 years) in rural Ghana.Methods: Data (n = 3797) collected using a questionnaire through a mutli-stage probability sampling method in the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey (GMHS) was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The chi-square test was used to identify significant associations between categorical variables at a significant level of p < 0.05. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses was conducted to explore how well each independent variable predicted contraceptive use. Results: Out of the 3,797 women, only 21.49% (95% CI: 19.56, 23.55) used contraceptives. Number of living children, health insurance, knowledge of fertility period, history of abortion, ever given birth, educational level, age of participants and current union were found to influence contraceptives use. Strong significant predictors (at 95% CI, p<0.05) of contraceptives use were history of abortion, age of participants, educational level, number of living children, and knowledge of fertility period. Conclusion: Low usage of contraceptives has been identified among rural women and so there is the need for policymakers to intensify education and facilitate widespread access to modern contraceptives in rural areas and promote their effective use.

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“…[12] In many African cultures, men are the decision-makers since they are the head of the family and financial providers. [31] Over three-quarters of men in this study (79.7%) agreed or strongly agreed they should be the primary decision-makers, including the FP method, which was statistically significant. Men with secondary education were twice as likely (OR 2.14, 95% CI: 1.65-6.29; p<0.011), or university educated three times as likely (OR 3.46, 95% CI: 2.24-8.45; p=0.014), to assume the decision-making role more than those with less education.…”

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Vasectomy is family planning: factors affecting uptake among men in eastern province of Rwanda

Ntakirutimana¹,

Umuziga²,

Nikuze³

et al. 2019

Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences

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BackgroundVasectomy is the only permanent method of male contraception. It is safer, cheaper, and easier to provide than female sterilisation. Men typically take a vocal role as decision-makers in Africa, yet it is women who take family planning (FP) action. Objective To assess the knowledge and attitude of men toward vasectomy as a method of FP in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. Methods A cross-sectional design, and systematic sampling of every other household was used in a selected area. The sample size was 390 men and a valid questionnaire was used to collect data. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics. ResultsSociodemographic characteristics affecting vasectomy included education (p < 0.001), religion (p < 0.001), and the number of sexual partners (p = 0.018). Knowledge scores ranged from 58.4% to 82.6%. Many participants agreed that men should take part in FP (78.7%), and use vasectomy as an FP method (77.2%). ConclusionMen scored over 50% on vasectomy knowledge items, though many erroneously believed misconceptions. Misinformation is a barrier to vasectomy uptake, and greater awareness of vasectomy knowledge is needed to change attitudes and increase acceptance. Rwandan families and communities could greatly benefit from men's active role in family planning.

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The Analysis of Socio-Economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Rwanda

Cited by 16 publications

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Association of Effective Spousal Family Planning Communication with Couples’ Modern Contraceptive Use in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia

Association of Effective Spousal Family Planning Communication with Couples’ Modern Contraceptive Use in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia

Prevalence and determinants of contraceptives use among rural young women (15-24 years) in Ghana

Vasectomy is family planning: factors affecting uptake among men in eastern province of Rwanda

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