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Harris DM, Dam A, Morrison K, Mann C, Jackson A, Bledsoe SM, Rowan A, Longfield K. Barriers and Enablers Influencing Women's Adoption and Continuation of Vaginally Inserted Contraceptive Methods: A Literature Review. Stud Fam Plann 2022; 53:455-490. [PMID: 35922382 PMCID: PMC9545114 DOI: 10.1111/sifp.12209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Most vaginally inserted methods have limited availability and use despite offering characteristics that align with many women's stated preferences (e.g., nonhormonal and/or on demand). The objective of this review was to identify enablers and barriers to women's adoption and continuation of vaginally inserted contraceptive methods in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We searched three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) and 18 websites using keywords related to five vaginally inserted contraceptive methods (diaphragm, vaginal ring, female condom, copper intrauterine device [IUD], hormonal IUD) and terms associated with their adoption and continuation. Searches were limited to resources published between January 2010 and September 2020. Studies eligible for inclusion in our review presented results on women's use and perspectives on the enablers and barriers to adoption and continuation of the vaginally inserted contraceptive methods of interest in LMICs. Relevant studies among women's partners were also included, but not those of providers or other stakeholders. Data were coded, analyzed, and disaggregated according to a framework grounded in family planning (FP) literature and behavioral theories common to FP research and program implementation. Our initial search yielded 13,848 results, with 182 studies ultimately included in the analysis. Across methods, we found common enablers for method adoption, including quality contraceptive counseling as well as alignment between a woman's preferences and a method's duration of use and side effect profile. Common barriers included a lack of familiarity with the methods and product cost. Notably, vaginal insertion was not a major barrier to adoption in the literature reviewed. Vaginally inserted methods of contraception have the potential to fill a gap in method offerings and expand choice. Programmatic actions should address key barriers and enable voluntary use.
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- Danielle M Harris
- Danielle M. Harris is Senior Program Manager, Kate Morrison is Program Manager, and Shannon Bledsoe is Executive Director, Catalyst Global, Carlsbad, CA, United States
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- Anita Dam is Technical Advisor for the Introduction & Access of HIV Prevention Technologies, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Health Technical Professionals Program, Washington, DC, USA
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- Danielle M. Harris is Senior Program Manager, Kate Morrison is Program Manager, and Shannon Bledsoe is Executive Director, Catalyst Global, Carlsbad, CA, United States
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- Chastain Mann is Chief Executive Officer, Mann Global Health, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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- Ashley Jackson is Team Lead for Sexual & Reproductive Health, Primary Health Care Program, PATH, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Danielle M. Harris is Senior Program Manager, Kate Morrison is Program Manager, and Shannon Bledsoe is Executive Director, Catalyst Global, Carlsbad, CA, United States
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- Andrea Rowan is Independent Consultant and Kim Longfield is Founder and Principal, Databoom, Washington, DC, USA
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- Andrea Rowan is Independent Consultant and Kim Longfield is Founder and Principal, Databoom, Washington, DC, USA
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Boydell V, Galavotti C. Getting Intentional about Intention to Use: A Scoping Review of Person-Centered Measures of Demand. Stud Fam Plann 2022; 53:61-132. [PMID: 35119110 PMCID: PMC9303959 DOI: 10.1111/sifp.12182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In recent years, there has been much reflection on the measures used to assess and monitor contraceptive programming outcomes. The meaning and measurement of intention‐to‐use (ITU) contraception, however, has had less attention and research despite its widespread inclusion in many major surveys. This paper takes a deeper look at the meaning and measurement of ITU around contraception. We conducted a scoping review guided by the following questions: What is the existing evidence regarding the measurement of ITU contraception? What definitions and measures are used? What do we know about the validity of these measures? We searched databases and found 112 papers to include in our review and combined this with a review of the survey instruments and behavioral theory. Our review found growing evidence around the construct of ITU in family planning programming and research. However there are inconsistencies in how ITU is defined and measured, and this tends not to be informed by advances in behavioral theory and research. Further work is needed to develop and test measures that capture the complexity of intention, examine how intention differently relates to longer‐range goals compared to more immediate implementation, and demonstrate a positive relationship between ITU and contraceptive use.
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- Victoria Boydell
- School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Colchester, UK
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Mitiku HD, Lemma MW, Chekole YB, Chekole YT. Hierarchical Analysis of Contraceptive Compliance Among Rural Reproductive Age Group Women in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:1279-1293. [PMID: 35637685 PMCID: PMC9147396 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s366097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Contraceptive compliance has become a major health concern around the globe, particularly in rural parts of Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess contraceptive compliance among rural women of the reproductive age group in the Awi zone, Northwest Ethiopia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 2341sampled rural women's reproductive age group from Jan to April 30; 2021G.C. Multistage random sampling was employed. A multilevel logistic regression model was used to identify the predictors of contraceptive compliance, which allows us to account for the random component. Intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) statistics were also computed to measure the variation between clusters. RESULTS Results showed that prevalence of contraceptive compliance in the selected districts of Awi zone was 17.1%. At individual level, women's aged 35-49 (AOR = 0.50, 95% CI 0.28, 0.90), married women's (AOR = 8.81, 95% CI 4.62, 16.66), had 1 to 2 living children (AOR = 1.15, 95% CI 1.06, 1.40), women's work status hard (AOR = 5.80, 95% CI 2.85, 11.82) and moderate (AOR = 4.71, 95% CI 2.39, 9.28), long-acting (AOR = 1.84, 95% CI1.28, 2.64) and positive attitude (AOR = 2.71, 95% CI1.16, 6.33) and at hierarchical level (group level), mass media exposure (AOR = 1.78, 95% CI 1.32, 2.41) and enforcement exposure (AOR = 1.77, 95% CI 1.19, 2.65) were significant factors of contraceptive compliance. Moreover, results for the intra-class correlation coefficient show that variation exists between clusters. CONCLUSION Individual-level (women's age, married women's, number of living children, women's work status, type of contraceptive method and attitude) and community-level (mass media exposure and enforcement exposure) were found to be significant factors associated with compliance in Awi zone.
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- Habtamu Dessie Mitiku
- Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Habtamu Dessie Mitiku, Email
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Natural and Computational Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Natural and Computational Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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Ebrahim OA, Zeleke EG, Muluneh AG. Geographic variation and associated factors of long-acting contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a multi-level and spatial analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 data. Reprod Health 2021; 18:122. [PMID: 34112194 PMCID: PMC8194103 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-021-01171-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background High fertility rates and unintended pregnancies are public health concerns of lower and middle income countries such as Ethiopia. Long acting contraceptives (LACs) take the lion’s share in reducing unintended pregnancies and high fertility rates. Despite their numerous advantages, the utilization of LACs remains low in Ethiopia. This study is aimed to explore the geographic variation and associated factors of long acting contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia.
Methods This is a secondary data analysis of 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. A total of weighted sample sizes of 10,439 reproductive-age women were included in the final analysis. To clean and analyze the none-spatial data Stata 14 was used while ArcGIS 10.6 and SaTScanTM version 9.6 software were used for spatial analysis. Multilevel Mixed-effect Logistic regression model was used to identify associated factors of LACs utilization. An Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was reported to identify significant variables. Results Long acting contraceptive utilization was non-random (Moran’s I: 0.30, p-value < 0.01). Statistically, clusters with significant low utilization of LACs were found in Somali, Afar, Gambela, northern Amhara, eastern Oromia and western part of Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) regions. Adjusting for other factors such as being married (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.29–4.87), having one to two (AOR = 2.14, 95% CI: 1.43–3.22), and three to four children (AOR = 1.68, 95% CI: 1.02–2.76), urban (AOR = 1.59, 95% CI: 1.16–2.19), want no more children (AOR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.08–1.83), working status of women (AOR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.07–1.65) increased the odds of LACs utilization. While previous history of abortion (AOR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.39–0.80), and living in the pastoralist community (AOR = 0.22, 95% CI: 0.14–0.35) reduced the odds of LACs utilization in Ethiopia Conclusions Significant geographic variation of LACs utilization was observed in Ethiopia. Spots with Low LACs utilization were found in the eastern, north eastern and western part of the country. Socio-demographic and pregnancy related factors were significant determinants of LACs utilization. Designing intervention programs targeting the identified hot spot clusters, and variables that can hinder the utilization of LACs is very important to increase the utilization. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12978-021-01171-2. Lower and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia face a challenge of an ever increasing population with high maternal mortality. In Ethiopia, the population is estimated to be more than 110 million. High fertility rates, unintended pregnancy, maternal and child mortalities are the main concerns of the country. Accordingly, it is required of the country to make a robust intervention to limit these public concerns. In relation to this, LACs utilization happens to be one of the solutions to solving the concerns. Despite their efficacy, availability, and acceptability the utilization of LACs remains low and varies among different geographic areas. However, the reason is still undefined and geographic variation was not assessed before. In our study, we analyze the Ethiopian demographic and health survey 2016 data to assess the presence of significant geographic variation and associated factors of long-acting contraceptive utilization. Hence, a spatial and multilevel analysis were employed to assess the geographic variation and associated factors of LACs utilization in Ethiopia. A statistically significant geographic variation was observed among different clusters. Clusters with significantly low utilization of LACs were found in the pastoralist (Afar, Gambela, and Somalia) regions of the country. Thus, more organized efforts need to be made to increase the utilization of LACs. Controlling for others: Marital statuses, occupation, future pregnancy interest, urban residence, previous history of abortion, living in the pastoralist community were statistically significant determinant factors of LACs utilization. In conclusion, significant geographic variation of LACs utilization was observed among different clusters. Besides, different socio-demographic, pregnancy, and child health-related variables were significant determinants of LACs utilization.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Tadele A, Berhanu M. Trends and factors influencing long-acting contraceptive utilisation among contraceptive users in Ethiopia: repeated cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e037103. [PMID: 33441349 PMCID: PMC7812108 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Although nationally representative data are helpful in designing strategies and policies of programmes in a country, there is paucity of evidence with regard to trends and factors influencing utilisation of long-acting contraceptives (LACs). Thus, this study aimed to assess the trends and factors influencing LAC utilisation among contraceptive users in Ethiopia. DESIGN A repeated cross-sectional study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The Performance Monitoring and Accountability (PMA2020) national community-based survey data were used, and 2035 contraceptive users participated. To identify trends, proportions of LAC users were analysed using PMA data from round 1 in January 2014 to round 6 in July 2018. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Users using LAC methods or otherwise. RESULTS There was a difference in trends in LAC utilisation in the last 4.5 years. There was a 7% increase in the proportion of implant users, while there were no significant changes in utilisation of intrauterine device and female sterilisation. Women in the middle wealth quintile were 1.7 times more likely than those in the lowest quintile to use LAC, while contraceptive users who received recommendations from healthcare providers as well as those who made decisions jointly with healthcare providers were more likely to use LAC compared with those who decided on their own. Women with access to their desired method of contraception were less likely to use LAC, while those informed about intrauterine contraceptive device were more likely to use LAC compared with their counterparts. Women served at health posts, private hospitals and others (family planning clinics, pharmacies and non-governmental organisations) were less likely to use LAC compared with women served at public hospitals. CONCLUSION Overall the utilisation of LAC in Ethiopia is low. Therefore, much has to be done in terms of raising awareness about intrauterine device, how healthcare providers can help users in choosing contraceptive methods, and sharing of experiences between public hospitals and other family planning service delivery points.
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- Afework Tadele
- Population and Family Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Population and Family Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Alemayehu A, Demissee A, Feleke D, Abdella M. Level and determinants of long-acting family planning utilization among reproductive age women in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia. WOMEN'S HEALTH 2021; 17:17455065211063279. [PMID: 34903118 PMCID: PMC8679018 DOI: 10.1177/17455065211063279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: Ethiopia’s population is currently estimated to be 117,814,659 people and
continues to have countries with the highest maternal mortality rates.
Family planning is one of the most effective techniques for lowering mother
and child mortality, in addition to limiting rapid population expansion. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess level and determinants of long-acting
family planning method among reproductive age women in Harar, Eastern
Ethiopia, 2021 Method: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 845 randomly
selected reproductive age women. Data were collected by trained data
collector using pretested structured questionnaire. Data were coded and
entered into Epidata v.3 and analyzed using SPSS v.26 software. Descriptive
statistics, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was
used. Variable with p-value less than 0.05 was declared as statistically
significant. Result: The prevalence of long-acting family planning method was 74.7%, while 53.6%
and 46.4% was from rural and urban, respectively. The mean age of
participants was 28.5 (± 5.6) years. Married women four times (AOR: 4.1; 95%
CI: 1.6, 10.4) more likely to use long-acting family planning method than
single women. Women with educated husband four times (AOR: 4.4; 95% CI: 1.8,
10.6) more likely to use long-acting family planning method than women with
illiterate husband. Conclusion: There is high level of utilization of long-acting family planning. The
women’s marital status, increased education level of husbands, increasing in
age of women, intention to spacing birth, and having less than five children
were found to significantly increase the utilization of long-acting family
planning.
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- Astawus Alemayehu
- Department of Nursing, Rift Valley University, Harar, Ethiopia
- Department of Public Health, Harar Health Science College, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Rift Valley University, Harar, Ethiopia
- Department of Anesthesia, Harar Health Science College, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Harar Health Science College, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Education, Rift Valley University, Harar, Ethiopia
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Gashaye KT, Tsegaye AT, Abebe SM, Woldetsadik MA, Ayele TA, Gashaw ZM. Determinants of long acting reversible contraception utilization in Northwest Ethiopia: An institution-based case control study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240816. [PMID: 33079973 PMCID: PMC7575092 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Though long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are highly effective, have minimal side effects, require minimal follow-up, and are low cost, only 10% of contraceptives used in Ethiopia are LARCs. The reason for this low uptake is not understood at the country or regional level. Therefore, this study identified determinants of LARC utilization in Northwest Ethiopia. METHODS A facility-based unmatched case control study, using LARC users as cases and short- acting reversible contraception (SARC) users as controls, had been conducted at fourteen public health institutions in Northwest Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select participants with a 1:2 case to control ratio (n = 1167). Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify determinants of LARC utilization among family planning service users. RESULTS Wealth status [AOR:1.87, 95%CI (1.08, 3.24)], history of abortion [AOR:2.69, 95%CI (1.41, 5.12)], limiting family size [AOR: 2.38, 95%CI (1.01, 5.62)], good knowledge about LARCs [AOR: 2.52, 95%CI (1.17, 5.41)], method convenience [AOR: 0.23, 95%CI (0.16, 0.34)], good availability of method [AOR:0.10 (0.05, 0.19)], less frequent visits to health facility [AOR:2.95, 95% CI(1.89, 4.62)], health care providers advice [AOR:10.69, 95%CI (3.27, 34.87)], partner approval [AOR:0.66, 95%CI (0.45, 0.97)], and favorable attitude towards LARCs [AOR:13.0, 95%CI (8.60, 19.72)] were significantly associated with LARC utilization. CONCLUSION Professional support, favorable attitude towards LARC use, high economic status, history of abortion, advantage of less frequent visits, having good knowledge towards LARC and interest of limiting births were significantly associated with LARC Utilization. On the other hand, perceived method convenience, and contraception availability were inversely associated with it. Family planning education about the benefits of LARC should be done by health providers and media. Male involvement in the counselling and decision making about the advantage of using LARC may improve the negative influence of partners on LARC utilization. It is also recommended that, future qualitative research further explore perceptions of LARC use.
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- Kiros Terefe Gashaye
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Demeke CA, Kasahun AE, Belay WS, Chekol AN, Getaneh RA, Yimenu DK. Utilization Pattern of Long-Acting and Permanent Family Planning Methods and Associated Factors: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia. Open Access J Contracept 2020; 11:103-112. [PMID: 33061683 PMCID: PMC7519844 DOI: 10.2147/oajc.s262146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Long-acting and permanent family planning methods (LAPMs) are modern contraceptive methods that can prevent pregnancy for greater than one year and include long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARCs) (Intrauterine device and subdermal implants), and permanent contraceptive methods (Tubal ligation and Vasectomy). The current study aimed to assess the utilization pattern of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods and factors associated with their utilization in Lay-Armachiho district, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected by using an interview method and the collected data were entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Both binary logistics and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to analyze predictive variables with the utilization of contraceptives. A 95% confidence interval (CI) and a P-value of <0.05 were used to declare statistical significance. Results A total of 460 women have participated in the study. The proportion of women that utilize long-acting and permanent contraceptives was found to be 65.4%. Educational statuses, residence, attitude towards long-acting contraceptives, discussion, and joint decision-making with their spouse were factors significantly associated with the utilization of long-acting contraceptive methods. Conclusion The current study showed that there is high utilization of LAPMs. Women’s attitude, educational status, residency, frequent discussions, and a joint decision with their partners about LAPMs were significantly associated with the utilization of long-acting and permanent contraceptives. There is a significant impact of husbands (sexual partners) on the utilization and choice of contraceptive methods by women.
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- Chilot Abiyu Demeke
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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Family planning awareness, utilization and associated factors among women of reproductive age attending psychiatric outpatient care, a cross- sectional study, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238766. [PMID: 32886729 PMCID: PMC7473540 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with mental illness have a special need for family planning as they carry a high risk of unplanned pregnancy, sexual violence and, the poor obstetric outcomes due to their mental illness, as well as teratogenicity from exposure to psychotropic medications lower antenatal care utilization. OBJECTIVE To assess knowledge, and utilization of family planning and associated factors among women attending psychiatric outpatient clinics in Addis Ababa. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 women attending the outpatient psychiatric clinics of three general and one specialized mental hospital in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. A structured and pretested questionnaire were administered by psychiatric nurses. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with utilization of family planning methods. RESULT Four hundred twenty-two participants who had follow up at the psychiatric outpatient departments participated in the study. Almost 88% of participants had an unintended pregnancy. Only 68% of study participant had ever heard about Family planning. Just over one third (38.6%) reported current use of at least one method of Family planning. Of those not using family planning 73.3% had no intention to have children. And 38.8% did not have any intention to use Family Planning in the future. Fear of drug-interaction with psychiatric medication was the most common reason not to use contraceptives. Having one or two children was associated with higher utilization of family planning [adjusted odds ratio (95%, confidence interval) 2.05 (1.06, 3.99)]. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the majority of women with mental illness were not using family planning methods. The Awareness of the Family planning methods is lower than the national average. Education and counselling about family planning for women attending psychiatric outpatient departments should be strengthened.
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Wondie KY, Badi MB, Tamiru AT. Rural-Urban Differentials of Long-Acting Contraceptive Method Utilization Among Reproductive-Age Women in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Further Analysis of the 2016 EDHS. Open Access J Contracept 2020; 11:77-89. [PMID: 32821179 PMCID: PMC7417927 DOI: 10.2147/oajc.s255551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The sharp fertility drop-off in the Amhara region between 2000 and 2011 was due to an increase in modern contraceptive utilization of rural women. However, long-acting contraceptive method utilization was higher among urban than rural women. Therefore, this study aimed to assess rural-urban differentials of long-acting contraceptive method utilization and the contributing factors among reproductive-age women in the Amhara region: analysis of the 2016 EDHS. METHODS The 2016 EDHS data were used. A weighted sample of 2188 (1675 rural and 513 urban) fecund reproductive-age women was used, and a mixed-effects logistic regression model was fitted. Multivariable logistic regression analysis at a P-value <0.05 and adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval were used to declare significant associations. RESULTS The overall long-acting contraceptive method use was 13.3% (95% CI=11.6-15.8), and it was 14.8% (95% CI=12.4-17.2) among rural and 8.3% (95% CI=4.5-12.4) among urban women. Among urban women, the odds of long-acting contraceptive method use was higher for women living with a partner (AOR=6.83; 95% CI=1.23-37.84), married women (AOR=5.21; 95% CI=1.95-13.89), women living in a male-headed household (AOR=5.29; 95% CI=1.26-22.38), and women whose partner wanted fewer children (AOR=11; 95% CI=3.46-16.2). Among rural women, the odds of long-acting contraceptive use was higher for women in the richest wealth index (AOR=6.69; 95% CI=3.02-14.83), married women (AOR=30.26; 95% CI=8.81-42.9), women with good knowledge of LACMs (AOR=1.75; 95% CI=1.25-2.46), and women who had no correct knowledge of their ovulatory cycle (AOR=1.93; 95% CI=1.16-3.19). CONCLUSION Long-acting contraceptive method use was lower than the national target. LACM use was 8.3% (95% CI=4.5-12.4) among urban and 14.8% (95% CI=12.4-17.2) among rural women. Overall, marital status, educational level, the total number of children, knowledge of LACMs, and correct knowledge of the ovulatory cycle were significantly associated with LACM use.
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- Kindu Yinges Wondie
- Department of Clinical Midwifery, School of Midwifery, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Women’s and Family Health, School of Midwifery, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of General Midwifery, School of Midwifery, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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Fekadu GA, Omigbodun AO, Roberts OA, Yalew AW. Determinants of change in long-acting or permanent contraceptives use in Ethiopia; A multivariate decomposition analysis of data from the Ethiopian demographic and health survey. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0227218. [PMID: 31935224 PMCID: PMC6959602 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background There has been an increase in the uptake of long-acting or permanent contraceptive methods (LAPMs) in Ethiopia. Identifying the factors associated with this change is important for designing interventions that will further accelerate the uptake. This study was done to identify components of, and factors associated with, changes in the use of LAPMs in Ethiopia. Methods Information about 16,336 married or in-union reproductive-age women were extracted from the 2005 and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). Normalized weighting was used to compensate for disproportionate sampling and non-response in the survey. The two data sets were merged and analyzed using multivariate decomposition analysis. Result From 2005 to 2016, the use of LAPMs increased by 12.0 percentage points. Changes in the characteristics of women (compositional factors) were responsible for nearly 7.0% of the observed difference. Most of the change (92.0%) was attributable to differences in the effects of characteristics. Age, working status, woman’s occupation, concordance on the desired number of children between women and their partners, and a visit by health workers in the 12 months before the survey were all significantly associated with the change. Conclusion The contribution of variation in the survey population structure was not significant for the observed change. The change in the use of LAPMs was mainly due to behavioral changes among older, educated and working women, and women visited by health workers.
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- Gedefaw Abeje Fekadu
- Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (including health and Agriculture) Pan African University, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- School of Public health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Dasa TT, Kassie TW, Roba AA, Wakwoya EB, Kelel HU. Factors associated with long-acting family planning service utilization in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Contracept Reprod Med 2019; 4:14. [PMID: 31583113 PMCID: PMC6771115 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-019-0095-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Even though the modern contraceptive use was improved in Ethiopia, the utilization of long-acting family planning services is still low because of numerous factors. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize logical evidence about factors associated with long acting family planning service utilization in Ethiopia. Methods The participants of the study were married women of reproductive age in Ethiopia. This search included all published and unpublished observational studies written in the English language conducted before April 30, 2018, in Ethiopia. Electronic and non-electronic sources were used. PubMed, MEDLINE (EBSCO), CINHAL (EBSCO), Embase (EBSCO), POPLINE and the search engines like Google, Google Scholar Mednar and world cat log were used. The overall selected search results were 15 studies. Each study was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Studies. Data synthesis and statistical analysis were conducted using ReviewManagerVersion5.3.5. Results Women’s inadequate knowledge level [OR, 0.29; 95% CI: 0.10, 0.83, P = 0.02], women’s age between 15 and 34 [OR, 0.82; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.93, P = 0.01], not having electronic media [OR, 0.65; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.79, P < 0.0001] and women from rural area [OR = 0.65;95% CI:0.50, 0.81, P = 0.0009] were less likely associated in the use of long-acting family planning services. The odds of utilizing long acting family planning methods were high among non-government- employed women and husband [OR, 1.77; 95% CI: 1.29, 2.43, P = 0.0004], [OR, 1.69; 95% CI: 1.33, 2.15, P < 0.0001] respectively. Having no previous exposure to any modern family planning method [OR = 2.29; 95%CI: 1.83, 2.86, P < 0.00001] and women having no discussion with husband [OR = 1.92 (95%CI: 1.50, 2.45) P < 0.00001] were more likely associated in the utilization of long-acting family planning services. Conclusion Lack of information and knowledge, having discussion with husband, being women of younger age, having less than five living children, being government-employed women and husband, not having electronic media, and being residents in rural area were significant barriers for underutilization of long acting family planning methods in Ethiopia. Hence, the investigators suggest that key stakeholders should design interventions strategies to avert attitudinal, cultural and informational barriers towards long-acting family planning methods. Systematic review registration PROSPERO: 2018: CRD42018096373. The online version of this article (10.1186/s40834-019-0095-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Tamirat Tesfaye Dasa
- 1Reproductive Health and Maternal, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- 1Reproductive Health and Maternal, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- 1Reproductive Health and Maternal, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- 1Reproductive Health and Maternal, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- 2College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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Mahendra IGAA, Wilopo SA, Putra IGNE. The role of decision-making pattern on the use of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods among married women in Indonesia. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2019; 24:480-486. [PMID: 31566414 DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2019.1670345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: This study aimed to analyse the association between the decision-making pattern and the use of long-acting and permanent methods of contraception (LAPMs) among married and cohabiting women in Indonesia, by controlling for variables at the individual and community or regional level, and geographical area (province).Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using secondary data from Performance Monitoring and Accountability 2020 (PMA2020) which involved 4724 married or cohabitating women aged 15-49 years. Data were analysed using bivariate and multivariate analysis. Multilevel logistic regression was performed to investigate the determinants by taking geographical area into account.Results: The majority of women (63.8%) had made their own decision on current contraceptive use, 30.1% had made a joint decision with their partner or health care provider, and 6.1% had not been involved in the decision-making process. Multilevel analysis showed that the decision-making pattern and individual level factors were significantly associated with LAPM use, and variables at community or regional level were not significant predictors. Compared with women who had made their own decision on contraceptive use, LAPM use was 2.3 times higher in women who had made a joint decision with their partner or health care provider (odds ratio [OR] 2.3; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.0, 2.7; p < .001) and more than three times higher in women not involved in the decision-making process (OR 3.1; 95% CI 2.3, 4.1; p < .001).Conclusion: Coercion potentially occurs in the contraceptive decision-making process. Our findings suggest that LAPM use may be increased by encouraging joint contraceptive decision making. Increasing women's participation in the decision-making process is an integral part of respecting women's reproductive autonomy.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Center for Public Health Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
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Fekadu GA, Omigbodun AO, Roberts OA, Yalew AW. Factors associated with long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use in Ethiopia. Contracept Reprod Med 2019; 4:9. [PMID: 31388440 PMCID: PMC6670188 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-019-0091-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Long acting and permanent contraceptives methods are more effective, save cost and enable women to control their reproductive lives better. Although the Ethiopian government is promoting its use through various mechanisms, the level of use is low. Therefore, this study was designed to identify factors associated with long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use in Ethiopia. Methods Four Ethiopian demographic and health survey data were used to examine trends of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use. To identify factors associated with long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use, the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data was used. The data was accessed from the demographic and health survey program data base. Data analysis was done using Stata 15.1. Descriptive analysis was used to describe socio-economic and other variables of the study participants. Data were weighted and design effect was considered during analysis. Multicollinearity was assessed using variance inflation factor. Finally, multinomial logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use. Results Long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use increased significantly from 0.6% in 2000 to 11.6% in 2016. The odds of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use was higher among richer women (AOR 2.6; 95%CI 1.2–5.4), women who were sales workers (AOR 2.1; 95%CI 1.1–3.9) and women whose ideal number of children was high (AOR; 4.2, 95%CI 1.4–13.0). But the odds of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use was lower among female headed households (AOR 0.2: 95%CI 0.1–0.5) and women who had history of abortion (AOR 0.2: 95%CI 0.1–0.5). Conclusion Long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use increased significantly in Ethiopia. Wealth index, women’s occupation, ideal number of children, sex of head of the household and history of abortion were factors associated with long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use in Ethiopia. Improving economic status of women may help improve long acting and permanent contraceptive methods use in Ethiopia.
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- Gedefaw Abeje Fekadu
- 1Pan African University, Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (including health and Agriculture), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.,2College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- 4School of Public health, College of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Singh RK, Kaur A. Assessment of need for limiting family after two children: A cross-sectional study from a Northern State of India. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:407-413. [PMID: 30984646 PMCID: PMC6436259 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_448_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background: Success of a programme of free-choice participation, like Family Planning Programme, can be envisaged only when focus is on the needs of the people. Although India was the first country to introduce Family Planning Programme, total fertility rate of 2.1 has not yet been achieved, highlighting that the need of limiting family after two children is not yet felt by the people of India. Therefore, the study was undertaken to assess need for limiting family and permanent methods, and factors influencing it among couples with two or more living children. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural and urban areas of Haldwani Tehsil, Uttarakhand. Multistage sampling technique was used for selection of study sample. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using Epi Info version 7.2.2.6. Results: Out of 221 women interviewed, only one-third had adopted permanent methods of contraception for limiting family, one-third were using temporary methods, and remaining were not using any contraception. Merely one-third participants were willing to adopt permanent contraception in future. Unmet need for permanent methods was higher among women of younger age, literate woman, and/or husband and joint families. It was lower in women with three or more living children in comparison with women with two children. Unfelt need for limiting the family was 8.6%. Conclusion: Acceptance of permanent methods of contraception was low with temporary methods being equally preferred for limiting family. Unfelt need for limiting still remains in the community despite promotion of small family norm.
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- Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
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Olakunde BO, Sam-Agudu NA, Patel TY, Hunt AT, Buffington AM, Phebus TD, Onwasigwe E, Ezeanolue EE. Uptake of permanent contraception among women in sub-Saharan Africa: a literature review of barriers and facilitators. Contraception 2019; 99:205-211. [PMID: 30685286 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Uptake of permanent contraception among women remains low in sub-Saharan Africa compared to other regions. We aimed to synthesize available evidence on barriers to, and facilitators of permanent contraception with regards to tubal ligation among women in sub-Saharan Africa. STUDY DESIGN We reviewed literature on tubal ligation among African women published between January 1, 2000 and October 30, 2017. We searched PubMed, Global health, EMBASE, Web of science, and Google scholar for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies which reported on barriers and/or facilitators to uptake of tubal ligation in sub-Saharan Africa. Finally, we conducted a narrative synthesis and categorized our findings using a framework based on the social ecological model. RESULTS We included 48 articles in the review. Identified barriers to tubal ligation among women included individual-level (myths and misconceptions, fear of surgery, irreversibility of procedure, religious beliefs), interpersonal-level (male partner disapproval), and organizational-level (lack of healthcare worker expertise and equipment) factors. Facilitating factors included achievement of desired family size and perceived effectiveness (individual-level), supportive male partners and knowing other women with permanent contraception experience (interpersonal-level), and finally, subsidized cost of the procedure and task-sharing with lower cadre healthcare workers (organizational-level). CONCLUSIONS Barriers to, and facilitators of permanent contraception among women in sub-Saharan Africa are multilevel in nature. Strategies countering these barriers should be prioritized, as effective contraception can promote women's health and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to these strategies, more quantitative research is needed to further understand patient-level factors associated with uptake of permanent contraception among women.
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- Babayemi O Olakunde
- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
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- International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria; Division of Epidemiology and Prevention, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA; University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria; HealthySunrise Foundation, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Wado YD, Gurmu E, Tilahun T, Bangha M. Contextual influences on the choice of long-acting reversible and permanent contraception in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0209602. [PMID: 30650085 PMCID: PMC6334991 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Long acting reversible and permanent contraception (LARPs) offer promising opportunities for addressing the high and growing unmet need for modern contraception and helps to reduce unintended pregnancies and abortion rates in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study examines the contextual factors that influence the use of long acting reversible and permanent contraception among married and fecund women in Ethiopia. METHOD We use data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey to examine the contextual factors that influence choice of long acting reversible and permanent contraception among married, non-pregnant and fecund women. The DHS collects detailed information on individual and household characteristics, contraception, and related reproductive behaviors from women of reproductive age. In addition, we created cluster level variables by aggregating individual level data to the cluster level. Analysis was done using a two-level multilevel logistic regression with data from 6994 married (weighted = 7352) women residing in 642 clusters (communities). RESULTS In 2016, 12% of married, non-pregnant and 'fecund' women were using long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception in Ethiopia. A higher proportion of women with secondary and above education (17.6%), urban residents (19.7%), in the richest wealth quintile (18.3%) and in paid employment (18.3%) were using LARP methods compared to their counterparts. Regression analysis showed that community level variables such as women's empowerment, access to family planning information and services, region of residence and knowledge of methods were significantly associated with use of LARP methods. Age, wealth status, employment status and women's fertility preferences were among the individual and household level variables associated with choice of LARP methods. With regards to age, the odds of using LARP methods was significantly lower among adolescents (OR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.32-0.85) and women over the age of 40 (OR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.44-0.90) compared to women in their 20's. CONCLUSION The findings of this study indicate that the demand for long-acting reversible and permanent contraception is influenced not only by women's individual and household characteristics but also by the community's level of women's empowerment, socio-economic development, as well as access and exposure to family planning information and services. Thus, improving knowledge of long-acting reversible and permanent methods, improving women's decision making autonomy and upgrading the capacity and skills of health workers particularly the midlevel providers and community health extension workers on the provision of LARP methods and rights-based approach is important to improve the uptake of LARP methods.
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- Yohannes Dibaba Wado
- African Population and Health Research Center, Manga Close, Kitisuru, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Center for Population Studies and Institute of Development and Policy Research, Addis Ababa, University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- African Population and Health Research Center, Manga Close, Kitisuru, Nairobi, Kenya
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- African Population and Health Research Center, Manga Close, Kitisuru, Nairobi, Kenya
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Tesfa E, Gedamu H. Factors associated with utilization of long term family planning methods among women of reproductive age attending Bahir Dar health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Res Notes 2018; 11:926. [PMID: 30587232 PMCID: PMC6307261 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-4031-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective This health institution based cross section study was designed to determine factors associated with utilization of long term family planning methods among women reproductive age attending Bahir Dar health facilities. Result A total of 406 women were interviewed in this study. The mean age (standard deviation) of the study participants was 26.96 ± 6.31. About 99% of the study participants were consisted from Amhara ethnic group and 60.6% of them urban dwellers. In this study about 90.9% of the study participants had information about LTFP methods and 26.4% of them utilizing the methods. Factors like; knowledge of the women towards LTFP, spousal discussion on FP and occupation of the women affects LTFP utilization (6 times, 3 times and 4 times, respectively) when compared with their counter parts. In addition monthly income of the household was also associated to LTFP methods. In this study less percentage (26.4%) of women’s utilizing LTFP methods that were significantly associated with the knowledge of women on LTFP, spousal discussion on FP, occupation of the women and monthly income of the household. As result continuous health education will be recommended. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-018-4031-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Endalamaw Tesfa
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Science, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Getahun DS, Wolde HF, Muchie KF, Yeshita HY. Utilization and determinants of long term and permanent contraceptive methods among married reproductive age women at Janamora district, northwest Ethiopia. BMC Res Notes 2018; 11:836. [PMID: 30477564 PMCID: PMC6257970 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3942-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective This study is aimed at determining the prevalence and factors associated with utilization of long acting and permanent methods among married reproductive age (15–49) females at Janamora district, in 2018. Result Prevalence of long acting and permanent contraceptive method utilization was 12.9% (95% confidence interval (CI) 10%, 15%).Of those utilizers, 96.8% use implants, 2.1% use female sterilization and 1.1% use Intrauterine Contraceptive Device. Women’s occupation, student as compared to housewife (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.12, 95% CI 1.05–9.29), a women whose husband was government employed as compared to merchant (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI 1.1–5.75), and women who had high knowledge as compared to poor knowledge (AOR = 4.20, 95% CI 1.32–13.39) were positively associated with utilization of long acting and permanent contraceptive method.
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- Daniel Shitu Getahun
- Pneumonia Project Janamora District, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Gelagay AA, Koye DN, Yeshita HY. Factors affecting long acting and permanent contraceptive methods utilization among HIV positive married women attending care at ART clinics in Northwest Ethiopia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 76:47. [PMID: 30026946 PMCID: PMC6047118 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-018-0294-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Globally, unintended pregnancy has been very high accounting for 27% of maternal deaths. Different studies noted that nearly half of HIV positive women who gave unintended birth were using contraceptive methods prior to their unintended pregnancy. This implies that contraceptive failure contributes to unintended pregnancy. Long-term and permanent contraceptive methods are safe and effective contraceptive options. In women who are using long acting and permanent methods, the unintended pregnancy rate is very low and it is almost the same both in typical and perfect users. However, there is limited information on factors that affect long acting and permanent contraceptive methods utilization among Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) positive women in Ethiopia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess long acting and permanent contraceptive utilization and its associated factors. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 505 married women attending care at Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) clinics in Bahir Dar from March 16, 2014 to April 15, 2014. The data were collected using a structured and interviewer administered questionnaire. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to identify associated factors. Results A total of 505 married women participated in the study with a response rate of 99.6%. The utilization of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPMs) was 27.5% [95% CI, 23.8-31.5]. The multivariate analyses showed that women who were getting pre- anti retroviral therapy (Pre-ART) services [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 2.65, 95% confidence interval: 1.44, 4.86], had spousal discussion on family planning sometimes [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 6.03, 95% CI:2.42-15.01] and frequently [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 6.61, 95% confidence interval: 2.49-17.47], had previous experience on long acting contraceptive methods [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 9.06, 95% confidence interval: 5.38-15.26], no exposure to myths about LAPMs [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 2.07, 95% confidence interval: 1.24-3.45], had birth intention after 2 years [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 6.95, 95% confidence interval: 3.35-14.42], and no such intention [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 7.60, 95% confidence interval: 3.77-15.34] were factors significantly associated with utilization of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods. Conclusion The utilization of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods was relatively high. Discussion with partners on family planning, previous experiences of LAPMs, not hearing myths about LAPMs, women not started ART, and no birth intention were positively associated with LAPMs utilization. It is therefore recommended that health service providers need to make couples counseling on FP, undergo behavioral change communication (BCC) to avoid misconceptions/myths regarding LAPMs. Further research is also recommended to address the gaps mentioned in the limitation section and to explore the reason/s for not using LAPMs (qualitative study).
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- Abebaw Addis Gelagay
- 1Department of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- 2Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- 1Department of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Alemayehu GA, Fekadu A, Yitayal M, Kebede Y, Abebe SM, Ayele TA, Gizaw Z, Wubeshet M, Muchie KF, Gelagay AA, Azmeraw T, Birku M, Alemu K, Tariku A, Derso T, Tesfahun A, Tebeje NB, Tigabu Z, Gebeyehu A, Debalkie G, Biks GA. Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married women at Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, northwest Ethiopia. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2018; 18:118. [PMID: 29970089 PMCID: PMC6029026 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-018-0611-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the enormous benefits of family planning services, the contraceptive utilization still remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is regional variation in modern contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine the prevalence of modern contraceptive utilization and determinants in Dabat demographic and health surveillance system site, northwest Ethiopia. METHODS A re-census was carried out in Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) site from October to December 2014. Data of 8271 married women collected in the re-census was used. The outcome variable was current utilization of any modern contraceptive methods whereas socio demographic and economic variables were the potential determinants considered. Bi-variable and multivariable binary logistic regression along with odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were used to describe the strength of association. RESULTS Prevalence of modern contraceptive utilization among married women in Dabat DHSS site was found to be 32.5% (95%CI: 31.5, 33.5%). After adjusting for covariates; the odds of using modern contraceptive were 2.35 times, 1.91 times, and 1.39 times higher among women of secondary and above educational level, urban residents, and women having six and above living children, respectively. CONCLUSION Modern contraceptive utilization was found to be very low. Effort has to be applied to improve women's educational level that increases their understanding of reproductive health issues. It is also important to give special emphasis for rural residents, those aged 20-40 years, and those with six or more living children while serving for modern contraceptive methods.
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- Geta Asrade Alemayehu
- Department of Health Service Management and Health Economics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. .,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Service Management and Health Economics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Education & Behavioural Science, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Service Management and Health Economics, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Dabat Research Centre Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Institute of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Long-acting reversible contraceptive use in the post-abortion period among women seeking abortion in mainland China: intentions and barriers. Reprod Health 2018; 15:85. [PMID: 29793501 PMCID: PMC5968602 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-018-0543-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to describe the intentions of and barriers to the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in the post-abortion period among women seeking abortion in mainland China. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2015 to December 2015 using a waiting room questionnaire. A total of 381 women seeking abortions were recruited at a public hospital abortion clinic. The outcome variable was an ‘intention-to-use’ LARCs in the immediate post-abortion period. Chi-square tests were used to assess associations between categorical variables. Statistically significant variables (p ≤ 0.05) were then further analyzed by logistic regression. Results Among 381 respondents, 42.5% intended to use LARCs in the immediate post-abortion period; 35.2% intended to use intra-uterine devices (IUDs); and 13.9% intended to use implants. Previous use of LARC was a predictor for an intention to use LARCs (odds ratio [OR] = 2.41; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06–5.47). Participants with one or no child had reduced odds for an intention to use LARC (OR = 0.32, 95% CI: 0.15–0.47 and OR = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.13–0.68, respectively). Women with a higher sex frequency (at least once per week) showed increased odds for LARC use (OR = 3.34; 95% CI: 1.03–10.78) and married women were more likely to use LARC than single women (OR = 1.57; 95% CI:1.00–2.47). Women who planned to have another baby within two years were more likely not to use LARCs in the immediate post-abortion period (OR = 0.97; 95% CI: 0.43–2.12). Barriers to the use of LARCs were anxiety relating to impaired future fertility (56.2%), LARCs being harmful to health (45.2%), irregular bleeding (44.3%), risk of IUD failure (41.6%) and lack of awareness with respect to LARCs (36.1%). Conclusions Intention to use LARCs was predicted by marital status, frequency of sexual activity, number of children, planned timing of next pregnancy, and previous LARC use. Impaired future fertility, being harmful to health, irregular bleeding, risk of complications, and lack of awareness with regards to LARCs were the main barriers in their potential use.
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Zenebe CB, Adefris M, Yenit MK, Gelaw YA. Factors associated with utilization of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods among women who have decided not to have more children in Gondar city. BMC Womens Health 2017; 17:75. [PMID: 28877687 PMCID: PMC5588745 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-017-0432-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the fact that long acting family planning methods reduce population growth and improve maternal health, their utilization remains poor. Therefore, this study assessed the prevalence of long acting and permanent family planning method utilization and associated factors among women in reproductive age groups who have decided not to have more children in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia. METHOD An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October, 2015. Three hundred seventeen women who have decided not to have more children were selected consecutively into the study. A structured and pretested questionnaire was used to collect data. Both bivariate and multi-variable logistic regressions analyses were used to identify factors associated with utilization of long acting and permanent family planning methods. The multi-variable logistic regression analysis was used to investigate factors associated with the utilization of long acting and permanent family planning methods. The Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with the corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was used to show the strength of associations, and variables with a P-value of <0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS In this study, the overall prevalence of long acting and permanent contraceptive (LAPCM) method utilization was 34.7% (95% CI: 29.5-39.9). According to the multi-variable logistic regression analysis, utilization of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods was significantly associated with women who had secondary school, (AOR: 2279, 95% CI: 1.17, 4.44), college, and above education (AOR: 2.91, 95% CI: 1.36, 6.24), history of previous utilization (AOR: 3.02, 95% CI: 1.69, 5.38), and information about LAPCM (AOR: 8.85, 95% CI: 2.04, 38.41). CONCLUSION In this study the prevalence of long acting and permanent family planning method utilization among women who have decided not to have more children was high compared with previous studies conducted elsewhere. Advanced educational status, previous utilization of LAPCM, and information on LAPCM were significantly associated with the utilization of LAPCM. As a result, strengthening behavioral change communication channels to make information accessible is highly recommended.
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- Chernet Baye Zenebe
- Department of Gynecology and obstetrics, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Gynecology and obstetrics, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Factors Affecting the Use of Long-Acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in East of Iran. WOMEN’S HEALTH BULLETIN 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/whb.44426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mesfin YM, Kibret KT. Practice and Intention to use long acting and permanent contraceptive methods among married women in Ethiopia: Systematic meta-analysis. Reprod Health 2016; 13:78. [PMID: 27329147 PMCID: PMC4915059 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-016-0194-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The long acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPCMs) has not used unlike that of short-acting methods in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Sub Saharan Africa with a high total fertility rate, and high maternal and child mortality rates. This study summarized the evidence of practice and intention to use long acting and permanent family planning methods among women in Ethiopia using systemic review and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of the published and unpublished observational studies were conducted. Original studies were identified using databases of Medline/Pubmed, and Google Scholar. Heterogeneity across studies was checked using Cochrane Q test statistic and I2test. The pooled proportion of intention to use and the practice of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods were computed using a/the random effect model. Results Based on the ten observational studies included in the meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence of intention to use long acting and permanent contraceptive methods among married women according to the random effect model was 42.98 % (95 % CI 32.53, 53.27 %). On the other hand, the pooled practice of long acting and permanent methods of contraceptive among the study participants was 16.64 % (95 % CI 12.4 to 20.87 %). Conclusion This meta-analysis revealed that women’s intention to use LAPCMs is generally good but their utilization is low. It is recommended, therefore, that LAPMCs must be made more readily available and accessible to women at the lower level of health service delivery who are in need of it.
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- Yonatan Moges Mesfin
- Department of Public Health, College of Medical and Health Science, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medical and Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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Gelagay AA, Koye DN, Yeshita HY. Demand for long acting contraceptive methods among married HIV positive women attending care at public health facilities at Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia. Reprod Health 2015; 12:76. [PMID: 26311141 PMCID: PMC4551468 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-015-0073-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background The use of long acting contraceptive methods (LACMs) is one of the strategies for preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. Studies noted that significant proportion of unintended pregnancy among HIV positive women was due to contraceptive failure mainly of short term contraceptives. This highlights the need to use most effective types of modern contraception, long acting contraceptive. However, studies conducted on demand for long acting contraceptive methods in this particular group of people are scarce in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess demand for long acting contraceptive methods and associated factors among married reproductive age women attending care at Antiretroviral treatment (ART) clinics in public health institutions at Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 654 systematically selected women attending care in ART clinics in public health facilities at Bahir Dar city from March to April, 2014. A structured and pretested interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered using EPI info version 3.5.3 and then exported to SPSS version 16 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the socio-demographic and economic characteristics of the study participants. Logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with demand for long acting contraceptive methods. Odds ratios with 95 % CI were used to assess the presence and strength of association. Results A total of 654 respondents have participated in the study (response rate 99. 09 %). The demand for long acting contraceptive methods was 36.7 % (95 % CI: 33.2 %, 40.6 %). The odds of demand for LACMs among HIV positive women who were living in urban were three times [AOR = 3.05, 95 % CI: 1.34, 6.89] higher than those who were living in rural. The odds of demand for LACMs among the respondents who were in elementary educational level were two times [AOR = 2.31, 95 % CI: 1.34, 3.99] more likely as compared to those who had no formal education. HIV positive women who had four or more alive children were almost four times [AOR = 3.86, 95 % CI: 1.62, 9.20] more likely to have demand for LACMs than those who had one child or had no child at all. Those who had desire to give birth after 2 years were nearly six times more likely [AOR = 5.68, 95 % CI: 3.05, 11.58] to have demand for LACMs and women who had no birth intension were eight times more likely [AOR = 7.78, 95 % CI: 4.15, 14.58] to have demand for LACMs as compared to those who had intention to have birth within 2 years. Women who had past experience on LACMs had six times more likely [AOR = 6.35, 95 % CI: 4.09, 9.87] to have demand for LACMs than those who hadn’t any experience. The odds of demand for long acting contraceptive methods among HIV positive women who had heard myths about LACMs was 55 % less [AOR = 0.45, 95 % CI: 0.29, 0.68] than those women who hadn’t heard myths. Conclusions Demand for long acting contraceptive methods in this study was low. There was high unmet need for LACMs. Myths about LACMs were common in the community and were the major barriers for the promotion and utilization of the methods. Demand creation on LACMs and bringing attitudinal change related to myths through provision of information, education and communication are recommended. Moreover, giving greater attention for rural residents is important.
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- Abebaw Addis Gelagay
- Department of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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