Structural correlates of modern contraceptive use among Ethiopian women

We examined structural determinants of modern contraceptive use among Ethiopian women from the 2011 Ethiopia's Demographic and Health Survey. We selected a representative sample of 7490 non-pregnant and sexually active women between 15 and 49 years of age. Multivariate logistic regressions were...

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Published inHealth care for women international Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 208 - 219
Main Authors Ebrahim, Nasser B., Atteraya, Madhu S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Taylor & Francis 01.02.2018
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Birth control
Contraception - methods
Contraception - statistics & numerical data
Contraception Behavior - statistics & numerical data
Contraceptives
Ethiopia
Family planning
Family Planning Services
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Surveys
Humans
Middle Aged
Nursing
Sexual behavior
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Transportation
Women
Womens health
Young Adult
Ethiopia
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Summary:We examined structural determinants of modern contraceptive use among Ethiopian women from the 2011 Ethiopia's Demographic and Health Survey. We selected a representative sample of 7490 non-pregnant and sexually active women between 15 and 49 years of age. Multivariate logistic regressions were fitted and effects of relevant demographic variables controlled. Only one-in-three women were current users of modern contraceptives. Modern contraceptive use enabling and inhibiting (barrier) environments were significant predictors of use. Exposure to family planning information regardless of the delivery method significantly associated with improved use. Women who visited a health clinic in the last 12 months increased their odds of using modern contraceptives by 54%. Distance and transportation constraints were identified as major barriers.
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ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2017.1383993