Demographic and Socio-economic Factors Affecting Contraceptive Use in Malawi

Palamuleni, Martin E.

doi:10.1080/09709274.2014.11906731

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“…In particular, North-South differences in the attainment of secondary education and the highest wealth quintile play a key role in this category. This finding is consistent with what studies that have examined the association of contraceptive use with education and wealth found (Ankomah, Anyanti, and Oladosu 2011;Ejembi et al 2015;Odewale, Oiadosun, and Amoo 2016;Sekoni and Oladoyin 2016;Palamuleni 2013).…”

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confidence: 81%

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Factors explaining the North–South differentials in contraceptive use in Nigeria: A nonlinear decomposition analysis

Babalola¹

2018

DemRes

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“…Indeed, many studies have linked higher parity with contraceptive use in Nigeria and other African countries (Palamuleni 2013;Ogbe and Okezie 2010). Conjugal relationship dynamics also make a significant contribution to the explained gap.…”

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Factors explaining the North–South differentials in contraceptive use in Nigeria: A nonlinear decomposition analysis

Babalola¹

2018

DemRes

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“…Over 73% of the Jadelle initiators had at least secondary school education or more while 88.8% were Christians. Education and religion in Nigeria are important predictors of the use of modern contraceptives 202122. In a representative sample of Nigerian women, it was found out that women with tertiary education were 2.10 times more likely to have ever used modern contraceptives than women with no formal education.…”

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Sociodemographic profiles and use-dynamics of Jadelle (levonorgestrel) implants in Jos, Nigeria

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Background:Contraceptive implants (including Jadelle) are highly effective, safe, and easy to use and have a long duration of action. They do not interfere with intercourse with immediate return to fertility after removal. However, disruption of the menstrual bleeding pattern is almost inevitable and coercive prescription may be a problem because insertion and removal of implants are provider dependent. The objective of this study was to determine the sociodemographic profiles of acceptors of Jadelle and the reasons for discontinuation in Jos, Nigeria.Materials and Methods:This was a 6-year retrospective chart review carried out at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.Results:About 1401 women accepted Jadelle with a mean (±standard deviation) of 33.4 ± 5.9 years. About 88% of the women were Christians and almost three-quarters (73.5%) had at least secondary school education. The means of parity and number of children still alive at the time of accepting Jadelle were 4.1 and 3.8, respectively. Half of the women (49.5%) were breastfeeding and over half (55.9%) had future fertility desires at the time of commencing Jadelle. About 82% had previously used other contraceptives (mostly short-acting methods such as injectables, pills, and condoms), with only 18% starting Jadelle as the first-ever contraceptive method. About 90% of the women had regular menstrual cycles. The major reason for discontinuation of Jadelle was desire for pregnancy although menstrual pattern disruption was the most common reason for removal in the first 6 months of use.Conclusion:The main reason for discontinuation of Jadelle was to have more children although menstrual pattern disruptions accounted for earlier discontinuation.

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“…25 As noted by Palamuleni in 2014 that the strength of one's religiosity or degree of one's adherence to the norms of a given religion may exert an influence on one's mode of life including reproductive health behaviors. 25,26 Higher proportion of women from the rural areas uses (82.6%) modern contraceptives than their urban counterparts (571%). No woman in the rural areas used tubal ligation, implants, diaphragm nor spermicide.…”

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Contraceptive Method Choice and Commodity Sources Among Women of Reproductive Age Currently Using Any Form of Contraception in Communities in Imo State, Nigeria

Chukwuma

Obiageli

Chioma³

et al. 2018

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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Introduction:The choice and use of a particular contraceptive method and their sources varies globally. The common modern contraceptive methods used were; condoms, injectables, pills and Intra Uterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD). Aim: The aims of this study was to determine the pattern of contraceptive method choice and commodity sources among women of reproductive age who are currently using any contraception in communities in Imo State, Nigeria. Methodology: This study was a community based cross-sectional study carried out among 1123 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) living in communities in Imo State, Nigeria. Eligible participant were selected using a multistage random sampling technique and data was collected using a pretested, semi structured and interviewed administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using computer software (EPI-INFO Version 3.3.2). Results: The mean age of the women was 32.0±8.0 years. Out of the 1123 women studied, only 305 (27.2%) were current contraceptive users. About two-third of the users (18.2%) were using any form of modern contraceptive method. The common contraceptive methods used were; condoms, periodic abstinence, injections and pills. Contraceptive choice varies with age, marital status, religion and resident of women. Overall most women sourced their contraceptives from the private sector. Most of the barrier methods and pills were sourced from the chemist while the injections, IUCD tubal ligation and implants were sourced from the hospitals. Conclusion: Use of modern contraceptive method was low and the choice of a particular contraceptive type and source of the commodity varies with socio-demographic characteristics of the women. There is need to make contraceptives available and family services accessible to women in a way that will be culturally acceptable to them.

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Demographic and Socio-economic Factors Affecting Contraceptive Use in Malawi

Cited by 81 publications

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Factors explaining the North–South differentials in contraceptive use in Nigeria: A nonlinear decomposition analysis

Factors explaining the North–South differentials in contraceptive use in Nigeria: A nonlinear decomposition analysis

Sociodemographic profiles and use-dynamics of Jadelle (levonorgestrel) implants in Jos, Nigeria

Contraceptive Method Choice and Commodity Sources Among Women of Reproductive Age Currently Using Any Form of Contraception in Communities in Imo State, Nigeria

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