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Baritwa MS, Joho AA. Intimate partner violence influences modern family planning use among married women in Tanzania: cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:421. [PMID: 38336740 PMCID: PMC10858459 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17666-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Married women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) are less likely to negotiate with their partners on modern family planning (FP) use. This study aimed to determine the influence of intimate partner violence and sociodemographics on modern family planning use. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mara region, Tanzania from April to July 2020. A total of 366 married women were interviewed. Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Analysis was done using SPSS version 25, and a binary logistic regression model was used to determine the predictors of modern FP use. The significance level was set at a p-value less than 0.05. RESULTS The overall prevalence of IPV was 73% with 54.1% physical, 36.3% psychological, and 25.4%, sexual violence. The prevalence of modern FP use was 62%, and the most (49.1%) common method practiced by married women was injection (Depo Provera). Physical violence (AOR = 0.32, p = 0.0056), and psychological violence (AOR = 0.22, p = 0.0022) had significantly reduced odds of modern FP use. Religion (AOR = 4.6, p = 0.0085), and availability of preferred modern FP methods (AOR = 9.27, p < 0.0001) had significantly increased odds of modern FP use. CONCLUSION In this study, there is a positive association between the use of modern FP methods and IPV. To prevent IPV and its negative health consequences, it is crucial to involve community leaders and primary healthcare workers. They can help in identifying the best strategies to prevent IPV and promote the use of modern FP methods. It is equally important to involve male partners in reproductive health decisions, including the use of modern FP methods. This approach will help reduce reproductive coercion.
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- Mrimi S Baritwa
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania.
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Mwadhi MK, Bangha M, Wanjiru S, Mbuthia M, Kimemia G, Juma K, Shirima J, Unda S, Achieng A, Both J, Ouedraogo R. Why do most young women not take up contraceptives after post-abortion care? An ethnographic study on the effectiveness and quality of contraceptive counselling after PAC in Kilifi County, Kenya. Sex Reprod Health Matters 2023; 31:2264688. [PMID: 37937821 PMCID: PMC10653685 DOI: 10.1080/26410397.2023.2264688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Post-abortion care (PAC) counselling and the provision of contraceptive methods are core components of PAC services. Nevertheless, this service is not uniformly provided to PAC patients. This paper explores the factors contributing to young women leaving health facilities without counselling and contraceptive methods. The paper draws from an ethnographic study conducted in Kilifi County, Kenya, in 2021. We conducted participant observation in health facilities and neighbouring communities, and held in-depth interviews with 21 young women aged 15-24 who received PAC. In addition, we interviewed 11 healthcare providers recruited from the public and private health facilities observed. Findings revealed that post-abortion contraceptive counselling and methods were not always offered to patients as part of PAC as prescribed in the PAC guidelines. When PAC contraceptive counselling was offered, certain barriers affected uptake of the methods, including inadequate information, coercion by providers and partners, and fears of side effects. Together, these factors contributed to repeat unintended pregnancies and repeat abortions. The absence of quality contraceptive counselling therefore infringes on the right to health of girls and young women. Findings underscore the need to strengthen the capacities of health providers on PAC contraceptive counselling and address their attitudes towards young female PAC patients.
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- Mercy Kadzo Mwadhi
- Research Assistant, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Associate Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Research Officer, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Communications Officer, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Research Officer, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Research Officer, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Research Assistant, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Research Assistant, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Research Assistant, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Senior Researcher, Rutgers, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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Jisso M, Assefa NA, Alemayehu A, Gadisa A, Fikre R, Umer A, Mohammed H, Yazie B, Gizaw HS, Mizana BA, Yesuf EA, Tilahun B, Endehabtu BF, Gonete TZ, Gashu KD, Angaw DA, Gurmu KK, Tamiso A. Barriers to Family Planning Service Utilization in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study. Ethiop J Health Sci 2023; 33:143-154. [PMID: 38352665 PMCID: PMC10859738 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v33i2.8s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Background The unmet need for family planning (FP) is a major impediment to achieving the sustainable development goal The COVID-19 pandemic and other contextual, individual, and hospital-related problems are major barriers that reduce FP service uptake. However, most of the studies are quantitative and give due focus to individual and community-level barriers. Therefore, this study tends to explore barriers to the utilization of FP in Ethiopia including health care and contextual barriers. Methods A multiple explorative case study design was employed from October to December 2021 and a total of 41 Key-informant interviews, 32 in-depth interviews, and 13 focus group discussions were performed by using the purposive sampling technique. The data were analyzed with a thematic content analysis approach using NVivo software. Result This study explored barriers to FP in four major teams; individual, community-related, health system, and contextual barriers. It reviled that the community's misconception, fear of side effects, lack of women's decision-making autonomy, existing socio-cultural norms, religious conditions, topography, covid 19 pandemic, and conflict were the major barriers to FP service utilization. Conclusion Using the four teams mentioned above, this study identified different poor health professional skills, misconceptions, pandemics, functional, and structurally related barriers. As a result, it is recommended that health education for the community and training for health professionals are important. Collaboration between government and non-government organizations is also mandatory for strengthening mentorship and supervision systems and establishing resilient health care that can avoid future pandemics.
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- Meskerem Jisso
- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Dire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Dire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Dire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- University of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia
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- University of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia
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- University of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia
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- World Health Organization Country Office for Ethiopia, Universal Health Coverage/Life Course, Health System Strengthening Team, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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Mukanga B, Mwila N, Nyirenda HT, Daka V. Perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Kitwe district of Zambia: a qualitative explorative study. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:436. [PMID: 37596577 PMCID: PMC10439553 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02561-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, hormonal contraceptives have proved to be effective in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. However, despite evidence of the many benefits associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives, concerns related to their safety and side effects have been reported. We conducted a study to explore the perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Kitwe district of Zambia. METHODS An explorative qualitative study was done among 32 women of reproductive age (18-45 years). Participants were selected conveniently as they accessed family planning services at a designated reproductive, maternal, and child health facility. Data collection was done through in-depth interviews (IDIs). Recruitment of participants and data collection continued until the saturation point was reached. The interviews were recorded, translated, and transcribed verbatim. Data were imported into NVivo.x64 for coding and node generation after which categories and themes were developed manually. RESULTS Overall, participants demonstrated a considerable amount of knowledge of family planning, recounting the economic and health benefits as well as demerits of family planning use. The main reasons for discontinuing and switching hormonal contraceptive methods were the desire to get pregnant and the fear of unpleasant side effects, including excessive bleeding or prolonged menstruation, headache, dizziness, lower abdominal/back pain, and weight gain. Most importantly, participants cited concerns about the delay in the resumption of fertility after the termination of contraception and how the side effects disrupted their daily activities at home. CONCLUSION There is a need for family planning providers to offer family planning services that address the side effects of hormonal contraceptives during counselling and how women can manage them. Family planning services should adopt a patient-centred approach that takes into consideration the concerns regarding side effects and how this affects the quality of life among women. Also, there is a need to extend family planning services to include scheduled follow-ups and clinical management of contraceptive side effects among women.
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- Bright Mukanga
- Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Public Health Department, The Copperbelt University, P.O Box 71769, Ndola, Zambia.
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- Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Public Health Department, The Copperbelt University, P.O Box 71769, Ndola, Zambia
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- Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Public Health Department, The Copperbelt University, P.O Box 71769, Ndola, Zambia
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- Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Public Health Department, The Copperbelt University, P.O Box 71769, Ndola, Zambia
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Stevens R, Machiyama K, Mavodza CV, Doyle AM. Misconceptions, Misinformation, and Misperceptions: A Case for Removing the "Mis-" When Discussing Contraceptive Beliefs. Stud Fam Plann 2023; 54:309-321. [PMID: 36753058 DOI: 10.1111/sifp.12232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Beliefs about contraception are commonly conceptualized as playing an important role in contraceptive decision-making. Interventions designed to address beliefs typically include counseling to dispel any "myths" or "misconceptions." These interventions currently show little evidence for impact in reducing beliefs. This commentary delves into the problems associated with using implicitly negative terminology to refer to contraceptive beliefs, which come laden with assumptions as to their validity. By conceptualizing women as getting it wrong or their beliefs as invalid, it sets the scene for dubious treatment of women's concerns and hampers the design of fruitful interventions to address them. To replace the multitude of terms used, we suggest using "belief" going forward to maintain value-free curiosity and remove any implicit assumptions about the origin or validity of a belief. We provide recommendations for measuring beliefs to help researchers understand the drivers and impacts of the belief they are measuring. Finally, we discuss implications for intervention design once different types of belief are better understood. We argue that tailored interventions by belief type would help address the root causes of beliefs and better meet women's broader contraceptive needs, such as the need for contraceptive autonomy and satisfaction.
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- Rose Stevens
- School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Population Health, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Public Health and Policy, Environments and Society, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
- MRC International Statistics & Epidemiology Group, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Mankelkl G, Kinfe B. Spatial variations and multilevel mixed effect analysis on determinants factors of modern contraceptive utilization among reproductive age women in Ethiopia; proven by Ethiopian mini demographic health survey 2019. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:77. [PMID: 36814235 PMCID: PMC9948416 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02030-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Globally, in 2019, there are 1.9 billion women of reproductive age (15-49), of which 1.1 billion have a need for family planning. Of these, 842 million use contraceptives, and 270 million still have an unmet need for contraception. Ethiopia is a low-income country with inadequate access to family planning (FP), especially in the developing regions. The Ethiopian government was striving to increase the number of health facility in order to provide quality maternal care and services. Increasing the modern contraceptive prevalence rate is one of the goals of the government to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity. METHODS Secondary data analysis was conducted using data from mini-EDHS of 2019 demographic and health Survey datasets. The study comprised a total of 8885 reproductive-age women. Spatial variations and multilevel mixed effect analysis on determinants factors of modern contraceptive use among reproductive age women in Ethiopia; evidenced by mini-EDHS 2019. Finally, the percentage and odd ratio, its 95% confidence intervals, and the result of spatial analysis were reported. RESULT This study includes a total weighted sample of 8885 reproductive-age women from the 2019 mini-Ethiopian demographic and health survey. The prevalence of modern contraceptive use was 25.5% in Ethiopia. living in urban area [AOR = 2.13; 95% CI = (1.75, 2.61); P = 0.000], being married [AOR = 1.42; 95% CI = (1.19, 1.70); P = 0.000] were found positively associated with contraceptive use. In contrast to this, attending primary education [AOR = 0.91; 95% CI = (0.74, 1.12); P = 0.000]., being Muslim [AOR = 0.25; 95% CI = (0.22, 0.29); P = 0.000], being poorest [AOR = 0.54; 95% CI = (0.45, 0.66); P = 0.000] were found negatively associated with contraceptive use. CONCLUSION In this study Individual and community level factors were associated with modern contraceptive use and also there were spatial variations in modern contraceptive use across the region among reproductive-age women. Empowering women to have better educational status, improving the wealth index, promoting marriage, creating awareness among rural residences women and promoting education about modern contraceptives through religiously acceptable persons, and promoting modern contraceptive use in developing regions were the key factors to improve modern contraceptive use among reproductive age women in Ethiopia.
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- Gosa Mankelkl
- College of Medicine and Health Science, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia.
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- College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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Bapolisi WA, Bisimwa G, Merten S. Barriers to family planning use in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: an application of the theory of planned behaviour using a longitudinal survey. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e061564. [PMID: 36764708 PMCID: PMC9923293 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061564] [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] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, there is a low adherence of the population to the use of family planning (FP) due to various social barriers. This study aimed to understand the drives from social barriers to the use of FP in women in the Kivu, a region particularly affected by poverty and many years of conflicts. A theory of planned behaviour (TPB) using a generalised structural equation modelling has been applied to understand the complex sociocultural drivers to the intention and the ultimate decision to use FP. DESIGN Longitudinal study. SETTING A community-based approach was used to investigate FP use in the North and South-Kivu regions. PARTICIPANTS Overall, 1812 women 15 years and older were enrolled in the baseline study and 1055 were retrieved during the follow-up. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES FP use and intention to use FP. RESULTS The mean age was 36±12.9 years, with a minimum of 15 years old and a maximum of 94 years old. Among sexually active participants, more than 40% used a modern contraceptive method at the last sexual intercourse. Education was positively and significantly associated with intention to use FP (β=0.367; p=0.008). Being married was positively and marginally significantly associated with intention to use FP (β=0.524: p=0.050). Subjective norms were negatively and significantly associated with intention to use FP (β=-0.572; p=0.003) while perceived control was positively associated with intention to use FP (β=0.578; p<0.0001). Education and perceived control were positively and significantly associated with the use of FP (respectively, β=0.422, p=0.017; and β=0.374; p=0.017), while Intention to use FP was positively and marginally significantly associated with the use of FP (β=0.583; p=0.052). CONCLUSION TPB helped understand sociocultural barriers to FP use and it can be useful to define adapted strategies in different contexts.
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- Wyvine Ansima Bapolisi
- Epidemiology, University of Basel Faculty of Science, Basel, Switzerland
- Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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- Ecole Régionale de Santé Publique, Catholic University of Bukavu, Bukavu, South-Kivu, Congo (the Democratic Republic of the)
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- Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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Agbana RD, Michael TO, Ojo TF. Family planning method discontinuation among Nigerian women: Evidence from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2023; 18:117-124. [PMID: 36398014 PMCID: PMC9643553 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives The cessation of family planning among sexually active women who do not intend to have children increases the number of unplanned pregnancies and the risks to maternal health. This study examined the predictors of family planning method discontinuation among sexually active Nigerian women. Methods Data from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) were used. A total of 4553 women 15-49 years of age who had stopped using family planning methods in the previous 5 years were included in the study. Descriptive and binary logistic regression were used in the analysis. Results More than 60% of the women sampled had stopped family planning and had no intention of having children. Respondents discontinued family planning because of adverse effects (15.2%) and method failure (12.9%). Predictors of modern family planning discontinuation were secondary education (OR = 1.302, 95% CI: 1.006-1.685), Islamic religion (OR = 1.281, 95% CI: 1.059-1.550), residence in the South-East geopolitical zone (OR = 0.248, 95% CI: 0.195-0.316), having three or more children (OR = 0.848, 95% CI: 0.735-0.978) and having paid employment (OR = 0.838, 95% CI: 0.715-0.982). Conclusion Socio-economic and cultural factors influence discontinuation of family planning among Nigerian women. Policy options are needed to increase family planning uptake, identify common adverse effects of family planning and focus on raising public awareness regarding the negative consequences of discontinuing family planning on individuals, families and the nation.
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- Richard D. Agbana
- Department of Community Medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Demography and Population Studies Unit, Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Public Health, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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Ali AA, Ali AA, Ahmed HG, Zakout YM, Batran SA. Assessment of some factors associated with contraceptive pills usage among Sudanese ladies’ users.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2493233/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Background: Many women use contraception, and many of them spend a substantial portion of their lives attempting to postpone or prepare for pregnancy. As a result, the current study sought to assess numerous parameters associated with Sudanese women's use of contraceptive pills.
Methodology: This descriptive study took place in Khartoum, Sudan from March to September 2022. The study comprised 100 women of reproductive age. All study participants were current or former users of hormonal contraceptive pills.
Results: 30% of users claimed to have used it without a prescription, while 70% said they had taken it as the doctor had instructed. The majority of participants (57%) took the pills for more than one year, followed by a period of one to twelve months. 41% of the study participants used the pills consistently, whereas the remaining 59% used them infrequently. About 80% of those who said they were aware of the side effects of the pills said they would appear between one month and a year after taking them, with 33% saying they would do so within a month.
Conclusion: Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are routinely used without a doctor's prescription in Sudan. The great majority of HCs users report negative effects that could be attributed to incorrect use. Efforts are needed to raise the awareness of Sudanese women about the importance of the proper use of contraceptive pills.
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Namasivayam V, Dehury B, Prakash R, Becker M, Anand P, Mishra A, Singhal S, Halli S, Blanchard J, Spears D, Isac S. Understanding the rise in traditional contraceptive methods use in Uttar Pradesh, India. Reprod Health 2023; 20:8. [PMID: 36609308 PMCID: PMC9817250 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-022-01547-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The sustainable development goals (SDG) aim at satisfying three-fourths of family planning needs through modern contraceptive methods by 2030. However, the traditional methods (TM) of family planning use are on the rise, along with modern contraception in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the most populous Indian state. This study attempts to explore the dynamics of rising TM use in the state. METHODS We used a state representative cross-sectional survey conducted among 12,200 Currently Married Women (CMW) aged 15-49 years during December 2020-February 2021 in UP. Using a multistage sampling technique, 508 primary sampling units (PSU) were selected. These PSU were ASHA areas in rural settings and Census Enumeration Blocks in urban settings. About 27 households from each PSU were randomly selected. All the eligible women within the selected households were interviewed. The survey also included the nearest public health facilities to understand the availability of family planning methods. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted. Appropriate sampling weights were applied. RESULTS Overall, 33.9% of CMW were using any modern methods and 23.7% any TM (Rhythm and withdrawal) at the time of survey. The results show that while the modern method use has increased by 2.2 percentage points, the TM use increased by 9.9 percentage points compared to NFHS-4 (2015-16). The use of TM was almost same across women of different socio-demographic characteristics. Of 2921 current TM users, 80.7% started with TM and 78.3% expressed to continue with the same in future. No side effects (56.9%), easy to use (41.7%) and no cost incurred (38.0%) were the main reasons for the continuation of TM. TM use increased despite a significant increase (66.1 to 81.3%) in the availability of modern reversible methods and consistent availability of limiting methods (84.0%) in the nearest public health facilities. CONCLUSION Initial contraceptive method was found to have significant implications for current contraceptive method choice and future preferences. Program should reach young and zero-parity women with modern method choices by leveraging front-line workers in rural UP. Community and facility platforms can also be engaged in providing modern method choices to women of other parities to increase modern contraceptive use further to achieve the SDG goals.
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- Vasanthakumar Namasivayam
- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
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- grid.429013.d0000 0004 6789 6219India Health Action Trust, Lucknow, India
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
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- grid.429013.d0000 0004 6789 6219India Health Action Trust, Lucknow, India
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- grid.429013.d0000 0004 6789 6219India Health Action Trust, Lucknow, India
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
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- grid.89336.370000 0004 1936 9924Department of Economics and Population Research Center, University of Texas at Austin, TX Austin, USA
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- grid.21613.370000 0004 1936 9609Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, R070 Med Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada ,grid.429013.d0000 0004 6789 6219India Health Action Trust, Lucknow, India
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Wake GE, Fitie GW, Tizazu MA. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Post-Abortion Contraceptive Utilization and Associated Factors in Ethiopia. Front Public Health 2022; 10:883710. [PMID: 35669760 PMCID: PMC9163437 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.883710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Post-abortion contraceptive utilization is the initiation and use of family planning methods at the time of management of abortion or before fertility returns. A significant discrepancy was reported regarding the prevalence and its associated factors of post-abortion contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia. So, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of post-abortion contraceptive utilization and its associated factors in Ethiopia. Methods Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guideline was used. The databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Cochrane library, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and additional searches by using direct Google search, libraries, and preprint were searched. Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI) was used for critical appraisal. Results A total of 17 studies with 13,075 individuals were included. Of these, 14 studies with 5,719 individuals were used to estimate the prevalence. The pooled prevalence of post-abortion contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia was 63.64% (95% CI: 57.75–69.53). The subgroup analysis reported the highest prevalence of post-abortion contraceptive utilization in a study conducted in Addis Ababa (77.40%), a study published in 2015–2021 (66.15%), and among studies with a sample size >400 (66.84%). The pooled odds ratio (OR) of post-abortion contraceptive utilization for the mothers who had post-abortion family planning counseling was 4.15 (95% CI = 1.30, 13.2), and history of family planning utilization was 4.28 (95% CI = 2.66, 6.89). Conclusions The pooled prevalence of utilization of post-abortion contraceptives in this meta-analysis remains low. Post-abortion family planning counseling and the history of the utilization of modern family planning methods were significantly associated with the practice of post-abortion contraceptives. The Ministry of Health should encourage post-abortion family planning utilization, making more efforts on post-abortion contraceptive counseling. Health facilities should work hard to strengthen the family planning counseling service, especially focusing on those who had no previous family planning utilization.
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Cintas C, Akinwande V, Raghavendra R, Tadesse GA, Walcott-Bryant A, Wayua C, Makumbi F, Wanyenze RK, Weldemariam K. Data-Driven Sequential Uptake Pattern Discovery for Family Planning Studies. AMIA ... ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. AMIA SYMPOSIUM 2022; 2021:324-333. [PMID: 35308993 PMCID: PMC8861714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Family planning is a crucial component of sustainable global development and is essential for achieving universal health coverage. Specifically, contraceptive use improves the health of women and children in several ways, including reducing maternal mortality risks, increasing child survival rates through birth spacing, and improving the nutritional status of both mother and children. This paper presents a data-driven approach to study the dynamics of contraceptive use and discontinuation in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. We aim to provide policymakers with discriminating contraceptive use patterns under different discontinuation reasons, contraceptive uptake distributions, and transition information across contraceptive types. We used Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Calendar data from five SSA countries. One recurrent pattern found was that continuous usage of injectables resulted in discontinuation due to health concerns in four out of five countries studied. This type of temporal analysis can aid intervention development to support sustainable development goals in Family Planning.
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics School of Public, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Myths and misconceptions about family planning are pervasive around the world and can adversely affect both initiation and continuation of family planning services. Here, we review the current literature and identify major themes among them to better understand these myths and misconceptions. RECENT FINDINGS Myths and misconceptions regarding family planning are a global phenomenon with the most recent studies focused on sub-Saharan Africa and West Africa.The belief that family planning negatively impacts future fertility was mentioned in all studies reviewed.Other major themes include misconceptions about the adverse effects, complications, mechanisms of action, and reproductive health. SUMMARY Myths and misconceptions regarding family planning are widespread. Current literature suggests that there is a globally prevalent belief that family planning negatively impacts future fertility. Misconceptions related to adverse effects and mechanism of action were also identified. There is overall poor knowledge of sexual and reproductive health in the populations studied. Recent studies focus primarily on sub-Saharan Africa and West Africa. These findings and lessons learned may be helpful in customizing contraceptive counseling and increasing both global access to family planning and satisfied clients.
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K. Shattnawi K, S. Khader Y, Al-Sheyab N, Alyahya M, Ready K, A. Halasa-Rappel Y, Prince H. Perceived Barriers of Using Modern Family Planning Methods among Women in Jordan: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY BASED NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2021; 9:278-288. [PMID: 34604397 PMCID: PMC8479286 DOI: 10.30476/ijcbnm.2021.88675.1531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some cultural and social factors may discourage the use of modern family planning (MFP) methods. The purpose of this study was to better understand the barriers and social norms that might affect women's ability to take optimal advantage of the free family planning services offered by the Jordanian Ministry of Health (MOH). METHODS Using a qualitative descriptive design, 7 focus group discussions were conducted from January to February 2018, with a purposive sample of 52 married women. Each group consisted of 6-12 participants. Ethical approvals were obtained. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Data analysis revealed three main themes and four subthemes. The first theme 'conforming to social and cultural norms' included the following subthemes: 'to conform to family and social pressure to bear children' and 'to prioritize having male children'. The second theme 'unmet needs in expected family planning counselling' included the following subthemes: 'need for consistency across providers in family planning counselling', and 'need for follow-up counselling'. The third theme was the 'undesirable side-effects' of the MFP methods, which included both the 'experienced' and the 'anticipated' side effects. CONCLUSION This study identified a number of women's perceived barriers to using MFP methods. These included conforming to the social pressure, inconsistency of the counselling process, and undesirable side effects. Their perspectives should be carefully addressed in any family planning program.
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- Khulood K. Shattnawi
- Department of Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Resources, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin, USA
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- Commonwealth Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Senior Project Director, University of Massachusetts, USA
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- Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Resources, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin, USA
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