Intention to Use Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods and Associated Factors in Health Institutions of Aksum Town, north Ethiopia

Abstract

Objective: In Ethiopia majority of married women practice predominantly short acting contraceptive methods. Therefore the aim of this study is to assess intention to use LAPMs and its determinants among short acting users in Health Institutions of Aksum Town, North Ethiopia. Results: Prevalence of intention to use LAPMs was 52.1% (95% CI: 47.4-57.0). Good knowledge on LAPMs [AOR=2.15; 95% CI (1.29,3.56)], positive attitude towards LAPMs [AOR=3.41; 95% CI (1.99,5.85)], 18-24 years of age [AOR=3.18; 95% CI (1.30,7.79)], being primary school in educational level [AOR=0.34; 95% CI (0.14,0.78)], decision on the number of children jointly with partner [AOR=2.05; 95% CI (1.01,4.18)], having more than two children [AOR=10.67; 95% CI (1.29,88.31)], and no [AOR=10.21; 95% CI (3.10,33.58)] and one [AOR=4.70; 95% CI (1.68,13.13)] extra number of children desired were factors significantly associated with having intention to use LAPMs compared to their counterparts. Intention to use LAPMs was low. Therefore, appropriate information, education and communication strategies must be designed to raise awareness and change negative attitude of the community on LAPMs. Key words: LAPMs, intention to use, factors, Axum, Ethiopia